Celebrate Black History Month!

February is Black History Month, with the 2025 theme of African Americans and Labor. Join us this month in learning key stories of Black people's often invisible labor and their time, energy, and talent that has changed the course of history. We are excited to celebrate Black stories and elevate Black voices by pointing Cromaine patrons to Library materials and resources centered around Black history and culture. 

Read about Black experiences and learn about amazing changemakers in history by perusing the Cromaine shelves! Here are some books curated by our Adult Services department that focus on Black History and the theme of African Americans and Labor:  

Book cover for Hidden Figures

Here are some books curated by our Youth Services department to celebrate Black History Month, focused on the central theme of African Americans and Labor: 

Book cover for A Black Woman Did That

Below are books centered on Black joy and Black stories! 

Book cover for Black Boy Joy

Looking for more learning material this month? Stream a documentary or film on Kanopy! Enjoy titles such as Selma, Moonlight, The Black Candle, and more with this amazing free resource. Use your Cromaine Library card to access a curated list of videos celebrating Black History Month on Kanopy Video Streaming here

Kanopy Video Streaming Black History Month archive photo.

We are excited to celebrate Black History Month with our community this year. There is always something new to learn about Black history and culture, and always something to celebrate in Black joy! However you are looking to engage with Black History Month this year, your Cromaine Library staff are always happy to help you find what you're looking for. Please stop by our reference desks if there is something in particular that we can help you find! 

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