Join Children’s Librarian Ms. Jillian for a special storytime celebrating Black authors and illustrators during Black History Month. This event is for families with babies from birth to 18 months old. Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7703.

Join Dr. Africa Fine from Palm Beach State College as she discusses the film, I Am Not Your Negro. Narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson, I Am Not Your Negro envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, a radical narration about race in America that uses the writer’s original words. Alongside a flood of rich […]

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.  Let’s learn about the art and life of Jean-Michel Basquiat and create portraits. This beginner-friendly class will leave you feeling inspired by the artist’s work and will unleash your creativity! For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.

Calling all young artists and crafters! Join Children’s Librarian Ms. Camila for a relaxing hour of crafting and creativity. In honor of Black History Month, we will be making color squares inspired by the art of famous African American artist, Alma Thomas! For families with children ages 5-11. Space is limited, and in-person signup begins […]

Join Kianga Jinaki and her daughter as they teach the art of hair wrapping. Each participant will leave with their own hair wrap. Registration required. For more information or to register, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7701.

Join local artist Trina Slade-Burks as she teaches students about kente cloth patterns and guides them on making unique and beautiful collages. This class is designed for adults 18 and over. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. For more information or to register, click here or call (561) 868-7701.

This revelatory documentary focuses on the little-known history of the African American designers at Mattel who imagined and created the iconic Black Barbie doll. This event is part of the African American Film Festival. Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker Playhouse will receive one complimentary beverage with every ticket purchased (underage guests will be […]

Join Professor Africa Fine, from Palm Beach State College, as she discusses “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper” by Heather McGhee. The book is a New York Times bestseller and Longlisted for the National Book Award. It offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations […]

Kathleen Collins’s feature film, Losing Ground, focused on the tensions between freedom and fidelity, abstraction and representation in this American independent film. In her experimental short film, An Ecstatic Experience, Gary explores themes of beauty, resistance and freedom. This event is part of the African American Film Festival. Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker Playhouse will receive one […]

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Let’s enjoy snacks and join us for a movie marathon! We’ll be showing “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Stick around and receive a free book, “Black Panther: Spellbound.” For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.

In this charming literary adaptation, Bright Road, Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte play a caring teacher and a thoughtful school principal who mentor a troubled but gifted student. Stefanie Saintonge’s short film about friendship in the tumultuous tween years, Seventh Grade. This event is part of the African American Film Festival. Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker […]

The hurricane of 1928 changed South Florida forever. Approximately 3,000 people died, many of them poor African Americans. Come learn from Dorothy and Robert Hazard as they talk about their mission for the Storm of ‘28 Memorial Park Coalition, the history that led them to this memorial, and the progress they have made. Click Here […]

MOVED: A Celebration of Black History and Culture Through Dance is South Florida’s first day of dance in celebration of Black History Month. This Palm Beach County-based event, presented by Natural Movers in partnership with the Kravis Center is an inaugural single-day dance experience that invites attendees to MOVE, LEARN, and WITNESS the spaces that […]