Every year, to celebrate Black History Month, the Camden County Library System hosts workshops, artistic activities, discussions and more, for both youth and adults to learn about the rich culture and history of Black people in America.
“Black History Month provides us with the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the impact that Black Americans have had on our society, and their contributions to our communities,” Commissioner Jonathan Young said. “Throughout February, the Camden County Library System offers a wide range of educational, artistic, and social programs for all ages that highlights the Black community and its rich history. I encourage everyone to join us for a month full of learning and honoring Black History Month at the Camden County Library.”
- February 4 | 3:30 p.m.
African Drum Circle with Play Patrol | Merchantville
- February 5 | 1 p.m.
History of the African American Spiritual | Voorhees
- February 7 | 1 p.m.
The Journey: Voyages in African American History | South County
- February 7 | 2 p.m.
CROWNED Headwrapping Workshop | Merchantville
- February 7 | 2:30 p.m.
A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop | Downtown Camden
- February 7 | 10:30 a.m.
Mlanjeni Magical Theater presents African Rhythms, American Beats | Voorhees
- February 10 | 4 p.m.
Music Play Patrol Presents: African Drum Circle | Ferry Avenue
- February 11 | 3:30 p.m.
Mlanjeni Magical Theater presents African Rhythms, American Beats | Haddon Township
- February 12 | 6:30 p.m.
Waist Beads Workshop | Haddon Township
- February 17 | 4 p.m.
The Hallelujah Flight | Ferry Avenue
- February 19 | 3:30 p.m.
Tween Snack n’ Chat: Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright | Haddon Township
- February 20 | 3:15 p.m.
Black History Match Game Scavenger Hunt | Ferry Avenue
- February 20 | 3:30 p.m.
African Rhythms, American Beats | Downtown Camden
- February 21 | 2:30 p.m.
Intro to Leathercrafting | Bellmawr
- February 21 | 3 p.m.
Journey on the Underground Railroad | Gloucester Township
- February 23 | 10: 30 a.m.
Mlanjeni Magical Theatre presents African Rhythms, American Beats | Gloucester Township
- February 24 | 4 p.m.
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip | Ferry Avenue
- February 25 | 6 p.m.
Adult Craft: Nailed It! Style Art Night | South County
- February 25 | 6:30 p.m.
A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop | Merchantville
- February 28 | 2:30 p.m.
A Community Built on a Foundation of Families | Voorhees
- February 28 | 2:30 p.m.
Intro into Leathercrafting | Downtown Camden
To see the full list of events and to register, please visit www.camdencountylibrary.org.
Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Camden, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees Township. The Library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Library Commission. For more information about the Camden County Library System, visit us online at www.camdencountylibrary.org/ or by calling (856) 772-1636.