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Dekalb County public libraries are hosting quite a few special activities for Black History Month. There are events suitable for families (all-ages) as well as events targeted at teens, adults, and seniors.
The Black History Month 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.
And if you’re not near a Dekalb County public library, we encourage you to do a quick online search to see what your nearest library branch is offering in February for Black History Month!
Browse our big list of things to do during Black History Month
Click thru the links for complete info about the events below.
Thursday, Feb. 1st
Black History Month Trivia Challenge (age 13 and up)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Giveaway: Black History Month Inspirational Bookmark (all ages)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (a different bookmark will be given away each week)
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Black History Month Movie Series: Judas and the Black Messiah
registration required
1 to 3 p.m.
Lithonia-Davidson Library
Saturday, Feb. 3rd
African Folktales (ages 5-12)
12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Scott Candler Library
Freedom Songs (Families and all ages)
3 to 3:45 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Monday, Feb. 5th
Black History Month Trivia Challenge (age 13 and up)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Giveaway: Black History Month Inspirational Bookmark (all ages)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (a different bookmark will be given away each week)
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Tuesday, Feb. 6th
Movies: Hidden Figures
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Wednesday, Feb. 7th
Take & Make Craft Kit (family / all ages)
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pick up a Dove of Peace craft kit to take home
Toco Hills – Avis G. Williams Library
Fun Art: Black History Month (families /all ages )
registration required)
6 to 7 p.m.
County Line – Ellenwood Library
Friday, Feb. 9th
Black History Month Movie: Black Panther
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Covington Library
Saturday, Feb. 10th
Black History A-Z Museum and Artifiacts (all ages)
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Black History Month Movie: Wakanda Forever
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Covington Library
Monday, Feb. 12th
Black History Month Trivia Challenge (age 13 and up)
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Giveaway: Black History Month Inspirational Bookmark (all ages)
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (a different bookmark will be given away each week)
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
“Say It Loud” Art Exhibit (adults)
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hairston Crossing Library
Tuesday, Feb. 13th
Black History Movie: Respect
4 to 6 p.m.
Covington Library
Talk: Underground Railroad Quilt Codes (adults)
7 to 8 p.m.
Northlake – Barbara Loar Library
Saturday, Feb. 17th
Family Art Day: Black History Month (all ages)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Northlake – Barbara Loar Library
Craft: African Print Pillow (ages 13 to 18)
registration required)
1 to 2 p.m.
Embry Hills Library
Craft: Tar Beach (ages 5 and up)
registration required)
2 to 3 p.m.
Salem Panola Library
Tuesday, Feb. 20th
Scavenger Hunt: Black History Month (age 5 – 12)
All day
Northlake – Barbara Loar Library
Black History Month Trivia Challenge (age 13 and up)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Giveaway: Black History Month Inspirational Bookmarks (all ages)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (a different bookmark will be given away each week)
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
“Say It Loud” Art Exhibit (adults)
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hairston Crossing Library
Movie: Family
4 to 6 p.m.
Covington Library
Book Discussion: The Color Purple (adults)
7 to 8 p.m.
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library
Wednesday, Feb. 21st
Take & Make Craft: Dove of Peace (all ages)
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Toco Hills – Avis G. Williams Library
Thursday, Feb. 22nd
Movie: Hustle & Flow (rated R)
Registration required)
1 to 3 p.m.
Light snacks provided
Lithonia-Davidson Library
Friday, Feb. 23rd
Movie: The Woman King (PG-13)
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Bring your own snacks!
Covington Library (Decatur)
Saturday, Feb. 24th
Movie: Soul (PG)
1 to 3 p.m.
Covington Library (Decatur)
Monday, Feb. 26th
Black History Month Trivia Challenge (age 13 and up)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Giveaway: Black History Month Inspirational Bookmarks (all ages)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (a different bookmark will be given away each week)
Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Library
Tuesday, Feb. 27th
Movie: 42 (PG-13)
4 to 6 p.m.
Bring your own snacks!
Covington Library (Decatur)
Wednesday, Feb. 28th
Movie: Summer of Soul (PG-13)
5 to 8 p.m.
Bring your own snacks!
Covington Library (Decatur)
Thursday Feb. 29th
A Place at the Table: Celebrating African American Cuisine (adults)
registration required)
12 to 1:30 p.m.
Northlake – Barbara Loar Library
Movie: Jungle Fever (R)
registration required
1 to 3 p.m.
Snacks are provided
Lithonia Davidson Library
