By: Follow South Jersey Staff
VOORHEES, NJ – During 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 in a press release from Camden County. “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:
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 http://www.camdencountylibrary.org.
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