Black History Month 2018 Programs at HCPL Fairfield Library • Black History Bios Celebrate the amazing history of African-Americans during Black History Month with a selection of short biographical films, suitable for all ages. Wednesday, February 7, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Meeting Room, all ages Watch short biographical films of Ida B. Wells: Crusader for Human Rights (2009, NR, 20 min.) and Paul Robeson: 20th Century Renaissance Man, Entertainer and Activist (2009, NR, 30 min.). Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Meeting Room, all ages Watch short biographical films of Charles Drew: Revolutionized Medical Science (2009, NR, 29 min.) and Richmond's own Hometown Hero: Arthur Ashe, Jr. (2014, NR, 28 min.). Wednesday, February 28, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Watch short biographical films of Ralph Ellison: Invisible Man, Celebrated Writer (2009, NR 19 min.) and African American Writers: Frederick Douglass (2010, NR, 20 min.). Twin Hickory Library • Soul Of A Community: Richmond African American History Thursday, February 15, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Meeting Room, adults During this presentation by The Valentine Museum, we'll explore how African Americans in Richmond have defined the city and influenced the nation as we move from early settlement and the slave trade to the establishment of businesses and communities. Part of the Dr. Bob Singer Senior Series sponsored by the Friends of Twin Hickory Library. • Busy Hands @ TW Monday, February 12, 2018, and Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Children’s Program Room, Preschool (3-5yrs with adult) Join us for an African story, then we'll make African-style drums. Craft books and materials related to the theme will be available for checkout to help encourage your child’s natural curiosity. Designed for children ages 3-5 with an adult. Space is limited due to room capacity. We are unable to accommodate group visits for this program. Please call the library to arrange something special for your group. Tuckahoe Library • Trusty Servants: The Life & Work of Enslaved Manservants to the Presidents @ TU Thursday, February 15, 2018, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Meeting Room, adults, teens Emmanuel Dabney of the Petersburg National Battlefield will provide an interesting look at the challenges and issues faced by several of the slaves used as personal servants by Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Gayton Library • Graphic Novel Book Club @ GA reads March: Book 3 Saturday, February 17, 2018, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Meeting Room, Teens This month we'll discuss March: Book Three by John Lewis. This is the award-winning final volume of Lewis's story of the Civil Rights Movement. Come take a break from our text-heavy world. Graphic novels are a unique art form -- a combination of novels, picture books, film, and poetry. North Park Library • Teen Screen @ NP: Southside With You Saturday, February 17, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Meeting Room, Teens, Adults Watch a movie while learning to make a craft inspired by the theme. Southside With You (2016, PG13, 84min.) Docudrama about Barack Obama's first date with Michelle Robinson, his future wife, during the summer of 1989 in Chicago. Books about Barack and Michelle Obama will be available to check out to learn more about the first black President and First Lady. .