Black History Month 2025

Every February, we celebrate Black history, culture, and voices. It’s a time to honor the experiences and achievements of Black Canadians who have contributed significantly to shaping our country into the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation we are today.

Throughout the month, Oakville Public Library is offering programs and showcasing library services to help you explore and celebrate Black history.

Black History Month Programs

• Reading Wonders | Iroquois Ridge Branch | February 15, 10am - 11am
• STEAM Play | Glen Abbey Branch | February 15, 2pm - 3pm
• Author Talk with Lee Hawkins | Virtual Branch | February 18, 2pm - 3pm
• Tween Maker & Tech | Central Branch | February 20, 4pm - 5pm
• Family Storytime | Iroquois Ridge Branch | February 22, 10am - 10:30am
• Black Canadian Innovation, Looking to the Past to Face the Future | Glen Abbey Branch | February 22, 1pm - 2pm
• We Have Always Been Here: Oakville's Hidden Black History | Virtual Branch | February 26, 7pm - 8pm
• Bronte Book Club: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett | Taste of Colombia Café | February 27, 10am - 11am

Program details are subject to change. For the latest information, visit opl.ca/programs.

Browse Our Curated Reading Lists

• Black History Month - Adult Non-Fiction | Oakville Public Library | BiblioCommons
• Black History Month - Kids | Oakville Public Library | BiblioCommons
• Celebrating Black Voices - Adult Fiction | Oakville Public Library | BiblioCommons
• Celebrating Black Voices - Teen | Oakville Public Library | BiblioCommons
• Celebrating Black Voices - Kids | Oakville Public Library | BiblioCommons

Community Organizations and Resources

• African Caribbean Council of Halton
• Black Legal Action Centre
• Black Lives Matter (Canada)
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton
• Black Mentorship Inc, Professional Mentorship Program
• Black Youth Helpline, Stay-in-School Initiatives
• Burlington Caribbean Connection
• Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton
• Halton Black History Awareness Society
• Halton Black Voices
• Oakville Beaver Archives
• Oakville Historical Society    
• Oakville Museum Black History Exhibits
• Town of Oakville - Black History Month