MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites Richland County to join its 30th annual Black History Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 6.
Although this year’s celebration will involve no in-person events at the Main Library as in the past, the virtual event schedule is full of free, celebratory entertainment and engaging opportunities for all ages.
The following is a schedule of the virtual Black History celebration events:
11 a.m.: Facebook Live Welcome by MRCPL Director Chris May followed by a live performance of the Black National Anthem performed by Mansfield vocalist, James Davis
11 a.m.: while supplies last- Free celebratory take-home meal prepared by Mansfield’s, The Food Lab, owned and operated by Walter Bonham. Meals will be available for pick up at the following three parking lot locations:
Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church-105 Reba Ave.
MRCPL public parking lot-Mulberry St.
Providence Baptist Church-112 W. 6th St.
Noon: Facebook Live performance by the Jewel Jewels Praise Dancers of Shiloh Baptist Church
2 p.m.: Facebook Live Story Time presented by members of the community
2 p.m.: Live discussion of Mental Health in the Current Culture presented by Carla James, CDCA. This will be a Zoom event, please register at mrcpl.org/calendar.
In addition to the above live events, MRCPL is offering Black History themed, take-home craft kits for adults, teens, and children of all ages (while supplies last). These kits can be picked up Saturday, February 6 at all 9 MRCPL branch locations from 10 AM – 2 PM. Kits will also be available at all three meal distribution locations.
The Library’s website will host several additional opportunities to celebrate Black History Month. These include:
Virtual photography slide show by OSU-Mansfield student artist, Braxton Daniel.
Video presentation from the Mansfield Senior High Step Dance team.
A special video introduction from the newly-elected Mansfield NAACP President, Leonard Dillon who will be sharing his vision for uniting the community.
Heritage stories and photographs of past and current Richland County residents as we celebrate African American history. To add your story or photo, visit the event website.
Downloadable list of African American owned/operated businesses in our community. For interest in being added to this list, please visit the event website or call Keli Dotson, MRCPL’s Adult Services Specialist at 419-521-3145
For more information on this 30th annual Black History celebration, visit the event webpage at www.mrcpl.org/bhc2021.
