Celebrate Black History Month with Richmond Public Library

Richmond, BC – Together with Mary Wilson, community advocate and winner of the 2022 Richmond Arts Award for Cultural Leadership, Richmond Public Library is offering a rich variety of Black History Month programs and activities for all ages, including:

Film screenings of Black-centred stories, including award-winning features and Canadian documentaries
A special edition of the Each One, Teach One book club to talk about local author Chelene Knight’s adult fiction novel Junie, set in 1930’s Hogan’s Alley
A community table hosted by Mary Wilson, where she will be welcoming questions and conversation from community members of all ages
Guest readers at children’s Storytimes throughout February
A Family Trivia Challenge to test your knowledge of important Black Canadians and historical events, with prize draws at the end of the month
A discussion led by Dr. Carmencita Lake about different circumstances that led people of African descent to Canada, and the challenges they faced upon arrival
This year, we are expanding to offer featured Black History Month programs at Ironwood library and we are pleased to welcome Canadian children’s author Erica London at an in-person author event

“This year’s theme is Black Resistance and Resilience,” said Mary Wilson. “Join us to learn about Black heroes, past and present, and their contributions to Canada. I invite the community to come together, participate in thought and be curious to learn more.”

Visit the library’s events calendar to browse a list of all Black History Month programs.

If you are looking for more reading options this month, be sure to explore these Black History Month book lists, thoughtfully selected by library staff: