Join the Library for a celebration of African-American history and culture at a variety of free events during February and March.

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Click here for a list of books, movies and more on African-American history. **Adobe PDF**

 
Singing Stories, Making Melodies
Do you know why the bat flies at night or what a crying coyote sounds like? Find out and enjoy an entertaining morning of songs and stories with Michelle Martin, inaugural Augusta Baker Chair at the University of South Carolina.
10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 4, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.

Voices of our People for all ages
Celebrate Black History Month and African-American culture with songs, poems and speeches performed by people in our community.
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.
6:30 p.m., Monday, February 13, Southeast Regional Branch, 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., 776-0855
2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 18, North Main Branch, 5306 North Main St., 754-7734
6:30 p.m., Monday, February 20, Sandhills Branch, 1 Summit Parkway, 699-9230

Home: An Evening with Vennie Deas-Moore *
Enjoy an evening with folk life photographer Vennie Deas Moore as she shares photos and stories of Columbia and the Lowcountry, African-American heritage and Gullah culture.
7 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, Cooper Branch, 5317 North Trenholm Rd., 787-3462

Lunch and Listen featuring Saxophonist Dante Lewis , for all ages
Bring your lunch and listen to rhythms and sounds of local musicians. Coffee’s on us!
12:30 p.m., Thursday, February 16, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.

Recovering the Past for adults
Ginetta V. Hamilton, a Columbia educator and author of the book Black History: Someone Forgot to Teach the Children, will present her knowledge and experience about the struggles and contributions of blacks in South Carolina and throughout the country. Funding provided by The Humanities Councilsc.
7 p.m., Thursday, February 16, Northeast Regional Branch, 7490 Parklane Rd., 736-6575

NiA Presents Let It Shine, for all ages
Join The NiA Company and the Generations as they celebrate Black History through stories and songs.
10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 18, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.

iPick Movie Series: Glory
A dramatic account of the American Civil War's first all-black regiment, led by an idealistic, privileged northern white commander Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, fighting not only the enemy, but also convention and prejudice. Based on Shaw's Civil War letters.
3 p.m., Sunday, February 19, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329. 799-9084

Black History Month Storytime
Join us as we celebrate African-American authors and illustrators.
6:30 p.m., Monday, February 20, Cooper Branch, 5317 North Trenholm Rd., 787-3462.

Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit: Loving Your Body
Join us for the second event of the Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit Series and learn the benefits of a regular fitness routine.
7 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.

iPick Movie Series: Dreamgirls
Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers goes from just a group with talent to being a crossover hit on the pop charts in the early 60s. The friendship of the three girls from Chicago is put to the test when they are faced with the pressure of money, fame, and adulation.
3 p.m., Sunday, February 26, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.

Jazz Roundtable
Need a break from the book club! Join us for the inaugural RCPL Jazz roundtable meeting. Learn more about jazz styles, famous artists and their recordings and help us preserve and celebrate this American treasure. The roundtable will feature interactive lectures, discussions and even performances by local artists. Coffee’s on us!
7 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., 803-231-6329.

Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad
Join historian Ron Roth as he tells the story of the Underground Railroad, one of the most epic in American history.
7 p.m., Wednesday, February 29, Sandhills Branch, 1 Summit Parkway, 699-9230.

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