Annual Black History Celebration
Date: 02/07/2026
Time: 11:00 am-03:00 pm
Location: Main Library, 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902
Organizer: Mansfield Richland County Public Library
Cost: Free
Contact and more info:
jney@mrcpl.org
https://www.mrcpl.org/visit/black-history-celebration/
About the event:
Sat. Feb. 7, 2026
15th Annual Black History Celebration at the Main Library
43 W Third St., Mansfield Ohio 44902
Free, family-friendly event for all ages! Free lunch, entertainment, community engagement, and more!
Event Schedule (2nd Floor):
11 AM Chris May, Welcome
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”, Mansfield Senior High Choir
11:15 AM Aurelio Diaz, Music
12:30-1 PM G’s Friends, Jazz
1-1:15 PM Jesus Jewels, Dance
1:30-2 PM VaunDoom, Hip Hop
2-2:20 PM Conne, Music
2:30-3:30 PM “Roots” 50: Reimagining the Legacies of Lineage (Sherman Room)
Event Schedule
(Community Room):
11:30 AM-12:30 PM FREE Lunch,
Glynis Haney
1-1:45 PM Trivia Time
(Prizes too!)
Complete an Activity Pass! Collect stamps by visiting Community Partners and participating in activities for a chance to win one of TWO Grand Prizes – $50 Walmart Gift Card!
Community Partners (2nd Floor):
Family-friendly activities included
Alzheimer’s Association
AmeriCorp I Connect Seniors
Black Student Union of OSU-M
First Call 211
Mansfield Road Runners
NAACP
NECIC
Richland County Children Services
Third Street Family Health Services
Fun Activities (2nd Floor):
11 AM-3 PM
• Hair Braiding, Mansfield Senior Cosmetology (Teen Zone)
• Poetry Slam (Teen Zone)
• Shrinky Dinks (Children’s Dept.)
• 3D Printing Demo (Ref. Area)
• Andrika Bead Jewelry, Adult Program in a Bag (Pickup in Ref. Area)
• Library of Things Activities
1-3 PM
• Aria Face Painting