February 4
Black History Month Bingo. Learn about historical and contemporary African American figures, have fun, and win prizes. 4-5 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Branch Library, 14000 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, cpl.org
February 5-28
Black History Month QR Code Challenge. Use the QR codes on display to explore the lives of 25 notable African Americans with connections to Northeast Ohio. Noble Neighborhood Branch Library, 2800 Noble Road, Cleveland, 216-291-5665, heightslibrary.org
February 7
Paint like Almas Woodsey Thomas. Who was she? Find out as you’ll use her abstract paintings as inspiration for your own art. Grades 6 to 12. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Medina County District Library, 210 S. Broadway St., 330-725-0588, mcdl.info
Massillon Black History and the Underground Railroad. Presented by Mandy Altimus Stahl from Massillon Museum and Kayla Metzger from Spring Hill Historic Home. Zoom program. 6-7:30 p.m. Green Branch Library, akronlibrary.org
February 8-28
Who Am I? Black History Month Teen Challenge. Can you name these famous African Americans by their photos and short bios? Then stop in and visit the wall of fame and enter the contest. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial-Nottingham Branch Library, 17109 Lake Shore Blvd., Cleveland, cpl.org
February 11
Remembering the Struggle, Sacrifice and Service. Fold3 is now revealing a side of the African American story few have seen before. View more than a million rare photos and documents. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Morley Library, 184 Phelps St., Painesville, 440-352-3383, morleylibrary.org
February 18
Black History Storytime. Celebrate Black History Month with special guests and activities that showcase black children’s authors and illustrators. Grades Pre-K-3. 10-11 a.m. Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, divi.geaugalibrary.net
February 19
Black History Celebration at Hale Farm & Village. This day commemorates the histories and lives of black residents and figures who have impacted our community, specifically through the 19th century. Includes living history programs as well as presentations. Noon-4 p.m. 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, 330-666-3711, wrhs.org
Cleveland Pops: In Celebration of Black History Month. Celebrate the music of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, and Scott Joplin with vocalists Evelyn Wright and Michael Preacely. 8 p.m. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, clevelandorchestra.com
February 21
The Storytelling Magic of Jerry Pinkney. The library is celebrating the life of Jerry Pinkney, an African American illustrator who has illustrated more than 100 children’s books. There will be activities and a special reading of “The Lion and the Mouse.’’ Grades K to 6. 3:30 p.m. Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave., 440-255-8811, mentorpl.org
February 22
Black History Trivia: Virtual Family Event. Test your knowledge, learn something new, and have some fun as we celebrate Black History Month. 7-7:45 p.m. Rocky River Public Library, rrpl.org
February 23
A Day for a King. Celebrate Black History Month by hearing two books that have won the Coretta Scott King Award, decorate a crown, and make a colors-of-the-world wreath. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lorain Public Library, 351 W. Sixth St., 440-244-1192, lorainpubliclibrary.org
February 26
Ali’s Band. Join this special jazz performance in celebration of Black History Month. 2-3:30 p.m. Warrensville Hts. Branch Library, 4415 Northfield Road, cuyahogalibrary.org
