Black History Month Events Continue at Princeton Public Library

Princeton Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with programs that highlight the culture, struggles and accomplishments of African Americans in the United States. In addition, the library’s home page, princetonlibrary.org, features book lists relating to Black History Month for readers of all ages.

Throughout February, young readers are invited to learn about Black history-makers, cultural traditions and more by signing up for reading challenges at princetonlibrary.beanstack.org. Readers will keep track of their reading and activities and earn badges along the way.

The latest Story Walk, displayed in the windows of the library, features the book “Sing a Song: How ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Inspired Generations” by Kelly Starling Lyons. The book recounts the history of the song known as the Black National Anthem through the story of five generations of children in one family who draw strength and hope from the song.

The following programs are part of Black History Month at the library. Additional information and registration links can be found on the Virtual Events calendar at princetonlibrary.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., The Same Principle Lives in Us: People of African Descent in the American Revolution — From the outbreak of the Revolution, people of African descent asked and answered this question through their words and actions. In this talk, offered by the Museum of the American Revolution, hear the stories and explore the objects used at the museum to help imagine what the Revolution was like for Phillis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman, James Forten, Harry Washington and others.

Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:15 p.m., Black Voices Book Group — The group discusses "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents " by Isabel Wilkerson.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m., Hip Hop with a Doc: A Mental Health Boost Event — Dr. Tyree Winters, aka "The Hip Hop Doc," provides an enjoyable atmosphere for families to dance and exercise together via Zoom.

Friday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m., Meet Madam C.J. Walker — Museums in Motion presents a dynamic play exploring the life and accomplishments of the entrepreneur and philanthropist, Madam C. J. Walker, regarded as America’s first female self-made millionaire.

Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow — Based on the New-York Historical Society's 2018-19 exhibition, this virtual presentation explores Black Americans' struggle for equality under the law from 1865 through World War I.