MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration.
This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, giveaways, music, and a free meal.
This event will be held at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, games, history, giveaways, music, and a free meal.
The event will open at 9:15 AM in the 2nd floor lobby with singing “Lift Every Voice.”
Following the opening, Stan Jefferson, Supt. of Mansfield City Schools, will speak about the “Peace on My Block” initiative with Chris May, Library Director, officially endorsing the initiative.
A free meal made by local caterers The Food Tour will be served from noon to 1 p.m. while supplies last.
Several local community organizations, including NAACP Mansfield, North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), Job and Family Services, Richland Public Health, First Call 211, the Princess Endowment Fund, and Third Street Family Health Services, will be participating and offering activities and valuable information.
Jody Odom Jr. will once again entertain customers with his musical talents in the Community Room from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in various curated activities throughout the Library.
When guests arrive at the event, they will be offered an Activity Pass that, once completed, will serve as an entry to win one of four $30 gift cards.
For more information and a full list of Black History Celebration activities and programs, go to mrcpl.org.