OPL Celebrates Black History Month

This is a release from the Ottawa Public Library:

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February is Black History Month, and Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invites the public to explore, learn, and celebrate the significant contributions of Black Canadians to history, culture, and society. This year, OPL has a lineup of events, workshops, and film screenings that offer opportunities for education, reflection, fun, and community connection.

Here’s what OPL has planned for Black History Month:

• February 1, 2 PM, at Nepean Centrepointe branch, Black History Month Film – John Ware Reclaimed

• February 1, 3:30 PM, at Emerald Plaza branch, Traditional Storytelling

• February 3, 10:30 AM, at Greely branch, Afro-Carribean Dance

• February 7, 1:30 PM, at North Gloucester branch, Afro-Carribean Dance

• February 7, 2 PM, at Cumberland branch, Sci-Fi Fridays film screening: Parallel

• February 7, 3:45 PM, at Hazeldean branch, Traditional Storytelling

• February 7, 7 PM, at La Nouvelle Scène: Afrofuturisme – Réimaginer les futurs de la diaspora africaine with Mélodie Joseph

• February 8, 2:30 PM, at Blackburn Hamlet branch, Traditional Storytelling with Jacqui Du Toit

• February 9, 2 PM, at Cumberland branch, Docu-dimanche: Ali Farka Touré: Ça coule de source

• February 9, 2 PM, at Nepean Centrepointe branch, Stories from the Black Diaspora

• February 12, 1:30 PM, at Metcalfe village branch, Afro-Carribean Dance

• February 14, 1:30 PM, at Beaverbrook branch, Afro-Carribean Dance

• February 21, 3:30 PM at Carlingwood branch: Character Development Workshop

• February 22, 2:30 PM at Centennial branch: Film Screening: Someone Like Me

• February 22, 3 PM at Greenboro branch: Black History Month Film Screening: John Ware Reclaimed

• February 25, 7 PM at Greenboro branch: Celebrate Black History Through Film and Music

These programs are designed to provide meaningful engagement with Black history and culture. From artistic performances and storytelling to thought-provoking discussions and film screenings, OPL ensures there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Ottawa Public Library encourages everyone to explore OPL’s booklist, featuring stories, histories, and voices that explore Black heritage and culture.

All events are free and open to the public, promoting inclusivity and accessibility. For details, visit biblioottawalibrary.ca.

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