(Voorhees Township, NJ) – 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.”
The event schedule is as follows:
Black History Month: Crafternoon | Ferry Avenue
Black History Month: Button Maker Day | Ferry Avenue
African Drum Circle with Play Patrol | Merchantville
History of the African American Spiritual | Voorhees
The Journey: Voyages in African American History | South County
CROWNED Headwrapping Workshop | Merchantville
A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop | Downtown Camden
Mlanjeni Magical Theater presents African Rhythms, American Beats | Voorhees
Music Play Patrol Presents: African Drum Circle | Ferry Avenue
Mlanjeni Magical Theater presents African Rhythms, American Beats | Haddon Township
Waist Beads Workshop | Haddon Township
The Hallelujah Flight | Ferry Avenue
Tween Snack n’ Chat: Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright | Haddon Township
Black History Match Game Scavenger Hunt | Ferry Avenue
African Rhythms, American Beats | Downtown Camden
Intro to Leathercrafting | Bellmawr
Journey on the Underground Railroad | Gloucester Township
- February 23 | 10: 30 a.m.
Mlanjeni Magical Theatre presents African Rhythms, American Beats | Gloucester Township
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip | Ferry Avenue
Adult Craft: Nailed It! Style Art Night | South County
A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop | Merchantville
A Community Built on a Foundation of Families | Voorhees
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.
