ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (February 3, 2025) –OC Public Libraries is thrilled to honor Black History Month throughout the month of February. We are hosting an array of events and programs to commemorate this special time of year. We invite the community to join us in celebrating the rich cultural heritage, achievements, and contributions of African Americans through a series of engaging events, including author talks, craft activities, storytimes, special programs, and more!
Events during Black History Month 2025:
Author Event
WHO: | ReShonda Tate is the national bestselling author of more than 53 books, she writes both adult and teen fiction, as well as nonfiction. A highly sought-after motivational speaker, ReShonda is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature. Her books remain a staple on bestseller's lists and have been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, Jet, People, Essence, and Ebony magazines. Her new novel The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel presents a fascinating fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, one of Hollywood’s most prolific but woefully underappreciated stars – and the first Black person ever to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in the critically acclaimed film classic Gone With the Wind. |
WHEN: | Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. |
WHERE: | Norma Hertzog Community Center – 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 |
Storytimes, Crafts, and Film Screenings
‘The Apollo’ Film Screening
Saturday, February 1st at 2:00pm
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
30902 La Promesa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Storytime Michael McCarty African Folktale Show
Thursday, February 6th at 11:30am
Library of the Canyons
7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA 92676 92653
Black History Month Kente Cloth Inspired Craft
Tuesday, February 18th at 11:00am
Tustin Library
345 E. Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Black History Month Inspired Artwork
Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00am
San Juan Capistrano Library
31495 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
For more information about our Black History Month events visit Black History Month 2025 | OC Public Libraries
