To celebrate Black History Month, Muncie Public Library has a variety of programs, activities, and displays throughout the month of February! For more details on events and activities, check out the online calendar at www.munciepubliclibrary.org.
Displays
- Book displays at Kennedy library and Maring-Hunt Library includes well-known and emerging Black authors. MPL received a grant from Indiana Humanities with funds from the Lilly Endowment to build its Racial Equity Collection.
- Here's a list of our virtual book displays:
See more virtual book displays here: www.munciepubliclibrary.org/bookdisplays.
- An exhibit titled "Governor Davis: The Blues Man of Muncie" is displayed at Carnegie Library and features artifacts, photographs, and documents that highlight Governor's life, music, and accomplishments.
- A digital poster exhibit titled "A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture" is displayed at Kennedy Library. "A Place for All People" is a commemorative poster exhibition celebrating the Smithsonian’s newest museum, which opened in 2016. Based on the inaugural exhibitions of the museum, the posters highlight key artifacts that tell the rich and diverse story of the African American experience. A Place for All People is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Museum.
Programs
For a full list of programs with days/times, visit the MPL online calendar here.
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Black History Month at MPL: Crafty Critters (Children of All Ages)
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Black History Month at MPL: That Thursday Thing (Grades 6-8)
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Black History Month at MPL: Race Relations in Muncie and Delaware County, Then and Now (Adults)
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Black History Month at MPL: Books, Books, Baby! (Birth-36 months)
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Black History Month at MPL: Black Superhero Showcase (Ages 6-12)
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Black History Month at MPL: Free Movie "Respect" (PG-13)(Adults)
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Black History Month at MPL: Free Movie: The Princess and the Frog (G) (Children of All Ages)
Activities
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Kids and teens can explore the many achievements and contributions in Black history with Take & Make craft kits, a scavenger hunt, and other activities in the Youth Services Department at Kennedy Library and Maring-Hunt Library.