Garden State Times

The Camden County Library System is set to commemorate Black History Month with a series of events designed for both youth and adults. The program aims to educate participants about the culture and history of Black Americans through workshops, artistic activities, and discussions.

"Black History Month is a wonderful celebration of the contributions that Black Americans have made to our communities," said Commissioner Jonathan Young. "The library’s programming offers a mix of educational, artistic and social activities that center around 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 lineup includes:

- The Passion and Pride of the Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum on February 1 in Merchantville.

- A Waist Beads Workshop with Latasha Waters from the Queen’s Storehouse on February 1 at Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez Downtown Branch.

- Mlanjeni Magical Theater Story Telling Programs scheduled for various dates across South County, Haddon Township, and Voorhees.

- African Drum Circle sessions with Music Play Patrol occurring throughout Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Ferry Avenue, and Merchantville.

- Leathercraft Workshops for Adults led by designer Terina Nicole Hill in Haddon Township and Voorhees.

- A Layered Legacy: Black History Collage Workshop for Adults available in Gloucester Township, South County, Voorhees, and Bellmawr.

Other notable events include "Black Genealogy Using Ancestry and Familysearch," "Driving While Black: The Green Book Locations of Lawnside and Berlin," an immersive experience titled "New Jersey Underground Railroad Immersive Experience" with Master Educator Muneerah Higgs, an author talk by Alfred J. Dansbury Sr., among others.

For those interested in attending these events or seeking more information about them, details can be found on the library's website at www.camdencountylibrary.org.

Founded in 1921, the Camden County Library System serves various locations including Camden, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township, and Voorhees Township. It operates under the governance of the Camden County Board of Commissioners along with support from the Camden County Library Commission.