Celebrating Black Excellence
Join us in honoring the richness of Black history through our events.
Local History
Wee Love Art: Black History Month
Join us for artsy fun as we learn about different artists and art styles that have made a major impact on creative thinking.
Storytimes: Black History Month
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about significant figures in Black History through stories, songs, and more.
Black History Month Events
Local History
Local History
Celebrating Black History Month in the Archives
Learn more about a San José family that made a remarkable impact on our local history.
Looking Back: The First Black Player in Japanese Baseball.
A Negro League Ballplayer Joins a Japanese Team in 1936.
Recommended Reads
Explore essential reads with diverse perspectives for Black History Month.
Picture Books
Picture Books About African Americans
My favorite picture books for Black History Month.
Graphic Novels
Black History Month: A Look at Graphic Novels
A list of Graphic Novels for Black History Month.
Collection Spotlight
Special Collections
Edmonia Lewis
The California Room features three marble sculptures created by Edmonia Lewis: Asleep, Awake and a bust of Abraham Lincoln.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection
We have a special collection of materials related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement.
Biographies
Read inspiring life stories of remarkable individuals.
Biographies
Staff Perspectives
Blogs
Celebrate Black History Month: "Miss New Orleans"
Part of a series of Black History Month Blogs.
YA Friday: Celebrate Black Voices
YA Nonfiction and Fiction Books Celebrating Black Voices.
Celebrate Black History Month: All Women Wear Crowns
Part of a series of Black History Month Blogs.
Celebrating Black Excellence in the Name of Resistance
First post for 2023's Black History Month focused on Resistance.
Celebrate Black History Month: "Miss New Orleans"
Part of a series of Black History Month Blogs.
YA Friday: Celebrate Black Voices
YA Nonfiction and Fiction Books Celebrating Black Voices.
Celebrate Black History Month: All Women Wear Crowns
Part of a series of Black History Month Blogs.
Celebrating Black Excellence in the Name of Resistance
First post for 2023's Black History Month focused on Resistance.
