💕 February 2026 💕

February is Black History Month and the Free Library is proudly celebrating the culture, contributions, and heritage of the Black community. 

Join us for a variety of programs from music performances and craft workshops to movies and cooking demonstrations. Visit this page to learn more about all the ways the Free Library is celebrating!

February Author Events

• February 4: Matthew F. Delmont (Until the Last Gun Is Silent) in conversation with Richard Brookshire

• February 5: James Martin, SJ (Work in Progress) in conversation with Tamala Edwards

• February 11: Dorothy Roberts (The Mixed Marriage Project) in conversation with Marcia Chatelain

• February 19: Heather Ann Thompson (Fear and Fury) in conversation with Cherri Gregg

• February 25: Namwali Serpell (On Morrison)

Missed an Author Event? You can always watch the recording on our YouTube!

More to Explore in February

This Black History Month, join Widener Library for Craft & Create to celebrate and learn about Black artists. Each week will explore the work of a different artist and include creating your own art inspired by their unique style.

The first program will take place Monday, February 2 at 3:30 p.m. 

Join the Rare Book Department at Parkway Central on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:00 p.m. for an evening featuring examples of handmade valentines from the Pennsylvania German Fraktur Collection!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Eastwick Library! Activities include a Year of the Horse craft, a Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance performance, and snacks.

This celebration takes place on Saturday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. and is intended for children and families.

Great things are happening at the Free Library! Please consider making a gift today to advance literacy and inspire curiosity! ✨