Posted by: Libraries across the county, both regional and city branches will be celebrating with plenty of free events to honor and learn about Black culture, music, art, food, films, literature and scientific endeavors.
Planned activities include crafts, movies, stories, music and more. Some are specific to certain age groups, others are not. Some require preregistration, some don't. Here's a sample list of some programs at various public libraries throughout Palm Beach County for February, 2025.
Palm Beach Co. Library System
West Boca Branch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- What: Movie, the musical, “The Color Purple”
- Where: 18685 State Road-7, Boca Raton, FL 33498
Note: Popcorn provided.
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m.
- What: Movie: “Summer of Soul”
- Where: 5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Note: Popcorn provided.
Documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival … or, “When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised.” Rated PG-13. Includes concert performances by Stevie Wonder and other pop stars.
Gardens Branch
- Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- What: Movie, “I Am Ali”
- Where: 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The life of Muhammed Ali as told by family, friends, and boxing opponents, with many behind-the-scenes video and audio archival recordings. Rated PG.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- What: Movie double feature, “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
- Where: 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (at TeenSource, 2nd Floor)
For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Those who stick around afterward can receive a free book, Black Panther: Spellbound, while supplies last. Snacks will be available.
More programs and activities can be found on the city library's calendar.
Black Panther
Royal Palm Beach Branch
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- What: Movie, “Respect” the Aretha Franklin story
- Where: 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Rated PG-13. Popcorn provided.
Note: Registration opens on Feb. 5; limited seating.
Lantana Road Branch
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m.
- What: Morgan Joyce Hart in Concert
- Where: 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Corridor, FL 33462
Features songs by prolific black artists, including genres such as jazz, R&B, soul, rock, pop, along with spirituals and songs central to the Civil Rights movement in America.
Belle Glade Branch
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- What: Jazz Night with Yvette Norwood-Tiger
- Where: 725 NW 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Join jazz vocalist Yvette Norwood-Tiger, founder of the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival, and enjoy her vocal style that brings to life the essence of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Canyon Branch
- When: Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- What: Morgan Joyce Hart in Concert
- Where: 8915 Sen. Joseph Abruzzo Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Vocalist Morgan Joyce Hart’s musical journey features songs by prolific Black artists, including genres such as jazz, R&B, soul, rock, pop, along with spirituals and songs central to the Civil Rights movement in America.
Jupiter Branch
- When: Thursday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m.
- What: Morgan Joyce Hart in Concert
- Where: 705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Vocalist Morgan Joyce Hart’s musical journey features songs by prolific Black artists, including genres such as jazz, R&B, soul, rock, pop, along with spirituals and songs central to the Civil Rights movement in America.
Note: Registration opens Feb. 6
Gardens Branch
- When: Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m.
- What: Morgan Joyce Hart in Concert
- Where: 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Vocalist Morgan Joyce Hart’s musical journey features songs by prolific Black artists, including genres such as jazz, R&B, soul, rock, pop, along with spirituals and songs central to the Civil Rights movement in America.
Wellington Branch
- When: Monday, Feb. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- What: Jazz Night with Yvette Norwood-Tiger
- Where: 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, FL 33414
Join jazz vocalist Yvette Norwood-Tiger, founder of the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival, and enjoy her vocal style that brings to life the essence of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Note: Registration opens Feb. 10.
Yvette Norwood-Tiger
For a complete and searchable list of more Black History activities hosted by multiple branches of the Palm Beach County Library system, click here.
We suggest you click on the above links and contact the library directly to verify each event and confirm registration information if required. All events are subject to change without notice.
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