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Black History Month at APL 2026

Austin Public Library

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This February, we are hosting a variety of author events, crafting sessions, movie screenings, and more to honor the contributions of African Americans in the arts. Find an event near you.

Events in this collection

West African Drawing Workshop with Kemi Yemi-Ese
Sat, Feb 28, 12:00 PM
Free

West African Drawing Workshop with Kemi Yemi-Ese
Fri, Feb 6, 2:00 PM
Free
Controversy & Conversation – Fannie Lou Hamer’s America
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00 PM
Free
Artist Presentation and Discussion with Moyo Okediji
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00 PM
Free
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30 PM
Free
Kydd Jones Comedy Jam
Sun, Feb 23, 3:00 PM
Free
Eat the World - Black History Month Edition: Chicken and Dumplings
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00 PM
Free
Black History Month: Cooking, Culture, and Comedy at the Central Library
Sun, Feb 23, 1:00 PM
Free
Black History Month Celebration at Terrazas Branch - Open Saturday!
Sat, Feb 22, 1:30 PM
Free
Photo Preservation Workshop
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00 AM
Free
Love Notes to Frederick Douglass (Black History Month Edition)
Fri, Feb 14, 1:00 PM
Free
Books and Breweries: The Real Cool Killers
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00 PM
Free
Family Tree Photo Wreaths
Sat, Feb 8, 1:00 PM
Free
Exhibition Reception - Beauty and the Beads
Thu, Feb 6, 5:30 PM
Free
In-Person & Virtual Reading the Rainbow Book Club (South)
Wed, Feb 5, 7:00 PM
Free
Virtual Read Watch Talk Book & Movie Club: Erasure/American Fiction
Tue, Feb 4, 7:00 PM CST
Free
Black History Month: African Safari with Elizabeth Kahura
Sat, Feb 1, 2:00 PM
Free

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Organizer of Black History Month at APL 2026

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