Black History Month events with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in 2023

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has several events plan to celebrate and explore Black History Month, February, 2023.

The events are geared toward different age groups and include film, stories, history talks and more. Follow the links to make sure that there haven’t been any changes in plans.

Learn more about Black History Month in Charlotte!

All of these are free events. Most require pre-registration. Also, scroll down for a list of more Black History Month events in the Charlotte area, as they’re announced.

Nerd Night for Adults: Black Superheroes Trivia
Thursday, February 2nd, 2023
5:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Mountain Island Library
4420 Hoyt Galvin Way, Charlotte, NC 28214
Adults

Nerd Night is a new club hosted by the staff at Mountain Island Library. Each month, the group will meet to enjoy an activity centered around a different “nerdy” interest, ranging from board games to movies to trivia and more!

This month, the group will be celebrating Black History Month by competing in trivia about the History of Black Superheroes. Come test your knowledge against your fellow nerds!

Conscious Buttons and Black History Movie
Saturday, February 4th, 2023
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West Boulevard Library
2157 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
Ages 12-18

Come to West Blvd and commemorate Black History Month by designing a button using an already-made template or design your own and watch a Black history movie while designing your button!

Matthews Heritage Museum Presents: Woven Treasures
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
Matthews Library
230 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC 28105
Teens and adults

Join Barbara Taylor, director of the Matthews Heritage Museum, as she introduces the museum’s latest exhibition, Woven Treasures. This exhibit features the work of Mecklenburg County basket maker Leon Berry, who learned his craft from his grandfather, a former enslaved person.

Books Start Art: Alma Thomas
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
2 to 3 p.m.
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Ages 5-11

In celebration of Black History Month, learn about the celebrated African-American artist and teacher Alma Woodsey Thomas, then create your own masterpiece in her style!

South Boulevard Teen Art Club: Exploring the art of Romare Bearden
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
6 to 7 p.m.
South Boulevard Library
4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Ages 9-18

Gather your art supplies and join us online to learn and develop new art skills. At every meeting, you will learn various elements of art and principles of design.

In this session, explore the art of Romare Bearden and take inspiration from his art piece “The Block” to create our own abstract montage art.

Third Annual Celebration of the National African American Read-In
Saturday, February 18th, 2023
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sugar Creek Charter Elementary
4101 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
All ages

Author Meet & Greet, spoken word performances, youth performances, traditional storytelling, panel for parents and educators, free food from food truck (while supplies last), raffle giveaways, more.

Books with Color: Children’s Workshop (Part of the African American Read-In Celebration)
Saturday, February 18th, 2023
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sugar Creek Charter Elementary
4101 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Ages 3-5

Every child should experience books where they see themselves in them. Books will be read aloud, and as Toni Morrison said, If there’s a book you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.

Family Storytime: Africa
Monday, February 20th, 2023
10:30 to 11 a.m.
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Ages 0-5

In honor of Black History Month, come for a special multicultural family storytime celebrating diversity for ages 0-5! Today leaders will read books from and about Africa, and will provide a special African-themed make and take craft afterward.

Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Pineville Rookie Science: Celebrate Black History Month
Monday, February 20th, 2023
3 to 3:45 p.m.
Pineville Library
505 Main Street, Pineville, NC 28134
Ages 5-12

Discover the world of science through books, hands-on educational activities, and experiments.

Let’s Celebrate Black History Month!

Explore African American inventors throughout history. Share fascinating stories of these amazing scientists through books and games. Plus, grab your lab coat and put your inventor caps on and solve a STEAM Challenge!

Family Storytime: Celebrate Christian Robinson
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Ages 0-5

Enjoy books by illustrator, author, animator, and designer Christian Robinson.

Black History Trivia for Teens
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
4 to 5 p.m.
Online
Ages 12-18

This event is held online via Zoom. Come join the Teen staff of the West Blvd Library and find out. You must register with your email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you by email approximately one day before the program.

Black Owned Business Showcase
Sunday, February 26th, 2023
2 to 4 p.m.
SouthPark Regional Library
7015 Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Teens and adults

Come and Be Inspired! Meet successful African American entrepreneurs from the Charlotte community from various industries for a motivational and enlightening afternoon of information and networking.