Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history. The Rochester Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with the following unique programs and online resources.
View the full list of Black History Month programs at RPL Libraries on our Events Calendar
RESOURCES
- In 2020, when challenging events gripped the nation and ushered in a new era of reckoning, a diverse team of librarians and staff collaborated to curate this collection of print and digital materials to serve as an educational resource for the community: Understanding Black Experiences.
- For more information, visit the Black Lives Matter: An Anti-Racism Resource Page, compiled by members of the Monroe County Library System’s Racial Equity & Justice Initiative Team.
LIBRARY RESOURCES RELATED TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
- Check Library availability for the book “I Have A Dream: Writings and Speeches that Changed the World” by Martin Luther King, Jr. here:
- Check availability throughout the Monroe County Library System for books and other resources related to MLK, Jr. here
Highlighted resources from the Reynolds media Center
DIGITAL COLLECTIONS
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Hoopla: Black History Month
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Overdrive/Libby: Black Voices and Black History
