Black History Month

Did you miss the Black History Family Festival? Well you can still catch up on your reading for Black History Month, check out our reading lists for all ages.

Children of Fire: A History of African Americans By Holt, Thomas C.  Check Our Catalog In this groundbreaking new book, renowned historian Holt tells the story of how generations of African Americans fashioned a culture and identity amid the turmoil of four centuries of American history. …More

The Inventive Spirit of African Americans: Patented Ingenuity By Sluby, Patricia Carter Check Our Catalog The most comprehensive work on African American inventors to date, this book provides information on patent holders in all fields from colonial to modern times. …More

African American Firsts in Science & Technology By Webster, Raymond B. Check Our Catalog Presents capsule accounts of notable first achievements by African Americans, arranged in the categories "Agriculture and Everyday Life, " "Dentistry and Nursing, " "Life Science, " "Math and Engineering, " "Medicine, " "Physical Science, " and "Transportation." …More