Each February, the Camden County Library System organizes a series of workshops, artistic activities, and discussions for both youth and adults in honor of Black History Month. These programs are designed to educate participants about the culture and history of Black Americans.
“Black History Month provides us with the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the impact that Black Americans have had on our society, and their contributions to our communities,” Commissioner Jonathan Young said. “Throughout February, the Camden County Library System offers a wide range of educational, artistic, and social programs for all ages that highlights the Black community and its rich history. I encourage everyone to join us for a month full of learning and honoring Black History Month at the Camden County Library.”
Events this year include craft sessions, drum circles, theater performances, workshops on African American history, scavenger hunts, book discussions, leathercrafting introductions, and collage art projects. Programs will be held at various library branches throughout Camden County during February.
The full schedule is available on the library’s website at www.camdencountylibrary.org. Registration details can also be found online.
The Camden County Library System was established in 1921 to serve recreational, informational, and educational needs. It operates locations in several municipalities including Camden, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township, and Voorhees Township. The library is overseen by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Library Commission.
Camden County provides a range of services such as public safety initiatives, health support programs, parks maintenance—including libraries—and infrastructure improvements across its 37 municipalities. These efforts aim to enhance community well-being and foster economic growth through partnerships with local organizations according to information from its official website. The county supports over 500,000 residents in southern New Jersey.
For more information about the library system or upcoming events related to Black History Month programming or other services provided by Camden County government agencies visit www.camdencountylibrary.org or call (856) 772-1636.
