Dekalb County public libraries are hosting quite a few special activities for Black History Month. The events include movies, stories, giveaways, crafts, book discussions, trivia, and so much more.

The events are all FREE, although some require you to pre-register.

The Dekalb Libraries are hosting more Black History Month events than we can list here!
So, we are focusing on the FREE movie showings — see the list below!
To find another type of event, you can view the Black History Month events calendar on the Dekalb Library website.

Browse our big list of things to do during Black History Month

The movie schedule is just below!

Wesley Chapel – William C. Brown Library
2861 Wesley Chapel Rd.
Decatur, GA 30034
404-286-6980

Lithonia-Davidson Library
6821 Church St.
Lithonia, GA 30058
770-482-3820

County Line – Ellenwood Library
4331 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
404-241-1668

Black History Month movies at Dekalb Libraries

Click thru the links to get details on each movie screening.
Some of the movie events require you to register.
And some are encouraging you to bring your lunch or snacks!

Ruby Bridges (PG)

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
120 mins
County-Line Ellenwood Library
More info

Just Mercy (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
10 a.m. to noon
2 hours 17 mins
Wesley-Chapel Branch
More info

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (R)

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
100 minutes
Lithonia-Davidson Library
More info and REGISTER OR call 770-482-3820 to reserve a spot

Selma (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
128 minutes
Wesley-Chapel Branch
More info

12 Years a Slave (R)

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
10 a.m to noon
2 hours 14 mins
Wesley-Chapel Branch
More info

Ride Along (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
100 minutes
Lithonia-Davidson Branch
More info and REGISTER online or call 770-482-3820 to reserve a spot

The Color Purple (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
2 hours 34 mins
Wesley Chapel Branch
More info

The Butler (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
10 a.m. to noon
142 mins
Wesley Chapel Branch
More info

Ride Along II (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
102 mins
Lithonia-Davidson Branch
More info and REGISTER or call 770-482-3820 to reserve a spot

The Woman King (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
2 to 4 p.m.
135 mins
Wesley Chapel Branch
More info

Hidden Figures (PG)

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
10 a.m. to noon
127 mins
Wesley Chapel Branch
More info

Bob Marley: One Love (PG-13)

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
102 mins
Lithonia-Davidson Branch
More info and REGISTER or call 770-482-3820 to reserve a spot