Moorestown Library To Host Series Of Black History Events

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown Library is celebrating Black History Month with a series of virtual programs. The Library’s events calendar at www.moorestownlibrary.org offers more details and registration information. Registration is free and available to all.

Wednesday, February 17, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Meet the Moorestown Council – Councilmember Quinton Law
(Moorestown’s first African American Council member)
Council member Quinton Law will speak briefly about his goals for the year, followed by a Q&A session. Please register.

Saturday, February 27, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
How to Talk to your Children about Racism – Naja Macon
Wondering when, what, and how much to say to your children about racism? This presentation will lay out tips and tools for conversations with children from birth to high school. It will also include recommended resources followed by a short Q&A. Please register.

The library also has hundreds of virtual and print resources celebrating the lives of African Americans. Library displays and online collections include “Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: A selection of freely available primary sources” from the library’s website.

Visit the library’s website www.moorestownlibrary.org and click on Apply for a Library Card Online to register for a library card, and a library card number will be emailed to you.

For help renewing or registering or for more information, call 856-914-3031 or email reference@moorestownlibrary.org.