Every February, Yonkers Public Library celebrates the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. We are thrilled to invite you to join us in these celebrations with various programs. We have featured book club picks, movies, and events for everyone! Check out YPL’s full Black History Month events calendar by visiting www.ypl.org/bhm.
Black History Month Movies at the Riverfront Theatre
Sunday, February 6, 2:00-4:00 PM | Candyman (R)
Sunday, February 13, 1:00-4:30 PM | Double Feature Film: Tuskegee Airmen (PG-13) & The Water Man (PG-13)
Sunday, February 27, 2:00-4:00 PM | Judas and the Black Messiah (R)
Black History Month Movies at Grinton I. Will Library
Thursday, February 17, 2:00-4:00 PM | One Night in Miami (R)
Wednesday, February 23, 2:00-4:00 PM | Waves (R)
Monday, February 28, 2:00-4:00 PM | Marshall (PG-13)
African American Dance with Marion Archer
Saturday, February 19, 12:30 PM | Riverfront Library
Saturday, February 19, 3:00 PM | Grinton I Will Library
Wednesday, February 23, 3:00 PM | ZOOM
Marion Archer of ArtsWestchester will lead a performance and mini workshop in person. Learn about the history of African Dance, listen to drums and see an authentic African Dance routine, and join the dancer and drummer for a Q&A.
Black History Month Paint & Juice for Children
Tuesday, February 22, 2:00 PM | Riverfront Library
Learn a new skill and come celebrate with us this Black History Month! Ages 5-12. Registration required.
Redlining and its Lasting Impact on Black Communities
Saturday, February 26, 1:00 PM | ZOOM
Learn how the federal government used racial discrimination to create maps outlining Black communities, which in turn, were deemed risky investments by banks.
Jazz and Soul at the Riverfront Theatre
Saturday, February 26, 2:00 PM | Riverfront Library
Celebrate Black History Month with The Cody Childs Duo. This free concert honors artists such as Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson and many more.
Visit YPL.org for more information.
