2025 BPL Black History Month Spotlight: East Ensley Branch Library

 



The Birmingham Public Library PR Department is spotlighting Black History Month programs happening at our libraries across the city during February. 

For more information on East Ensley's programs, call (205) 787-1928 or email Branch Manager Kenyata Rodgers at Kenyata.rodgers@cobpl.org. 

Here is a listing of activities and programs happening throughout February at the East Ensley Branch:



Every day during library hours in February

Do You Know Your Black History? Quiz 

Do you know your Black History? Join East Ensley Branch throughout February for  quiz that will test your knowledge on extraordinary Black American figures and related events. Complete the quiz and, if you get a certain amount right, you will earn a goodie bag! Open to all ages.


10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5 and Wednesday, February 19

Heritage Alive Storytime with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute 

Children will engage in a stimulating story time with a Civil Rights Institute volunteer. 



10:00 a.m. on Fridays in February (7, 14, 21, 28)

Black History Month on Screen

In celebration of Black History Month, East Ensley Branch will present four films about notable Black figures and events every Friday in February at 10:00 a.m. The featured films will be Hidden Figures (February 7), Till (February 14), Mighty Times: The Children's March (February 21) , and Selma (February 28). All of those films are available for checkout on BPL's website and the BPL mobile app. 


Monday, February 10, 11:00 a.m.

Black History Month Bingo 

Join us for a fun morning of Black History Bingo at East Ensley Library! Test your knowledge of the who's who of Black American history. Play, win, and earn a prize!


Monday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.

Black History Craft

In honor of Black History Month, East Ensley Branch invites you to join us for a morning of crafting centered on Black American heritage.

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