
A.K. Smiley Public Library honors Black History Month!
Explore the Library’s holdings by and about African Americans and African American history and culture in a new blog post with recommendations of books, DVDs, music, and more.
Register for the Black History Month webinar series every Saturday at 11am in the month of February!
February 6 – “African American Literature” by Professor Charles Williams of Chaffey College
February 13 – “Lincoln’s Greatest Decision: Emancipation and the Use of Black Troops” with Smiley Library Director Don McCue
February 20 – “Black Voice News and the History of the Black Press” by Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds
February 27 – “Hidden in Plain Sight: African Americans in the Library’s Historic Collections” with Archivist Dr. Nathan Gonzales
Registration is free and easy! Sign up here and you’ll be registered for the entire series. These webinars will also stream on Facebook Live.
We hope you can join us in this celebration!