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Join Edison Branch for a weekly storytime and movie celebrating Black History Month. Feb. 1 is The Wiz (1978), Feb. 8 is The Princess and the Frog (2009), Feb. 15 is Space Jam (1996) and Feb. 22 is Soul (2020). Movie refreshments provided. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 3-5:30...
Ages 0-5 can enjoy hearing a story to learn about and celebrate Black History Month. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11-11:30 a.m. Feb. 3 and 17, 2025
Families can participate in a Black History Month Bingo to win fun prizes, while learning about famous African Americans. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025
Come out to Elmwood Branch to hear from master storyteller, Ivory D. Williams as he presents his stories with humor and whit to engage audiences. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 8, 2025
Families can celebrate Black History Month with a fun and educational craft at Campbell Branch. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-6 p.m. Feb. 5, 2025
Celebrate Black History & Black Futures at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Stacey Winconek -
Explore Black History at The Henry Ford through musical, dramatic and dance performances, through to With Liberty and Justice for All exhibit and more all month long.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1-28, 2025
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. by traveling back in time with the movie, Our Friend Martin at this celebration. Make a craft to take home, too. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 17, 2025
This 9th annual expo features book discussions, kids activities, meet-and-greets with Black authors and more. The first 100 adults receive a swag bag.
Event cost: Free/admission, fees apply for items on sale
Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Feb. 22, 2025
Families can join the Main Branch to create their own paper lanterns, a snake craft, and a photo scavenger hunt for the Lunar New Year. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-4 p.m. Feb. 1, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with authentic food, traditional crafts and activities, cultural performances and more. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (doors open at 10:45 a.m.) Feb. 2, 2025
Art Lights the Night: A New Year Lantern Festival at Leslie Science & Nature Center
Kari Zaffarano -
Families can take a walk through the enchanting lantern-lit forest at Leslie Science & Nature Center. Also, enjoy pizza, warm beverages, firepits with s’mores, face painting and more. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4:30-7 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025
Families can join Wilder Branch to create their own lanterns for the Lunar New Year. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025