{"id":58442,"global_id":"canadianauthors.org\/national?id=58442","global_id_lineage":["canadianauthors.org\/national?id=58442"],"author":"2940","status":"publish","date":"2026-02-06 14:56:07","date_utc":"2026-02-06 19:56:07","modified":"2026-02-06 14:57:25","modified_utc":"2026-02-06 19:57:25","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/event\/black-history-month-at-brampton-library\/2026-02-25\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/58442","title":"Black History Month at Brampton Library","description":"

Celebrate Black History Month at Brampton Library.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brampton Library is pleased to offer Black History Month<\/a><\/u>\u00a0programs and events throughout February. Celebrate the diverse voices and experiences of community members and honour the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Storytime Adventures with Talkin’ Tales<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Wednesday, February 04 at 6 \u2013 7 p.m. | Chinguacousy Branch Library<\/p>\n

    Kesha Christie, a storyteller who loves sharing fun African and Caribbean folktales, invites kids and families to join in the adventure as she presents her stories full of imagination, laughter, and lessons.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Brampton Tech Talks: From Barriers to Breakthroughs<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Thursday, February 5 at 7 \u2013 8 p.m. | Springdale Branch Library<\/p>\n

      Presented in partnership with the Brampton Innovation District and Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) by TMU, this session spotlights Black founders who are turning lived experience into powerful innovation.<\/p>\n

      Moderated by Marlene Spence, Founder of Hope Endoors and The CHANCE Centre, this conversation brings together speakers Andre Smith, Founder & CEO of Flip & Floss; and Abdel Ali, Founder & CEO of Kiwi Charge and Director at BLCK VC Canada.<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Enroute 2 Success Film Screening: Ninth Floor<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Saturday, February 21 at 2 \u2013 5 p.m. | Cyril Clark Branch Library<\/p>\n

        In partnership with Enroute 2 Success, Brampton Library is pleased to present an enlightening event celebrating Black History in Canada. Informed by clips from the documentary film Ninth Floor<\/em>, a panel will discuss the history of race relations in Canada; looking back to the 1969 student protests documented in the film with larger connections to the present day.<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Brampton Author Talk Series: Morgan Campbell<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Wednesday, February 25 at 7 \u2013 8:15 p.m. | Cyril Clark Branch Library<\/p>\n

          Meet author Morgan Campbell, hear a reading from his latest book My Fighting Family<\/em>, and enjoy a discussion about the inspirations behind his work. Registration required.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Black History: Keeping Record<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Saturday, February 28 at 2 \u2013 3:30 p.m. | PAMA<\/p>\n

            Enjoy a panel discussion featuring community members showcased in the PAMA exhibition the stories we share and the light we carry<\/em>, guided by multidisciplinary artist Debbie Ebanks. Registration required.<\/p>","excerpt":"","slug":"black-history-month-at-brampton-library-2026-02-25","image":{"url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library.jpg","id":"58444","extension":"jpg","width":546,"height":182,"sizes":{"medium":{"width":300,"height":100,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-300x100.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"width":200,"height":67,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-200x67.jpg"},"psacp-medium":{"width":500,"height":182,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-500x182.jpg"},"woocommerce_thumbnail":{"width":300,"height":182,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","uncropped":false,"url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-300x182.jpg"},"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":{"width":100,"height":100,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-100x100.jpg"},"shop_catalog":{"width":300,"height":182,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-300x182.jpg"},"shop_thumbnail":{"width":100,"height":100,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library-100x100.jpg"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2026-02-25 19:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"25","hour":"19","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2026-02-25 20:15:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"25","hour":"20","minutes":"15","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2026-02-26 00:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"26","hour":"00","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2026-02-26 01:15:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2026","month":"02","day":"26","hour":"01","minutes":"15","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"America\/Toronto","timezone_abbr":"","cost":"Free","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_position":"prefix","values":["0"]},"website":"https:\/\/bramlib.libnet.info\/events?r=thismonth","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[],"tags":[{"name":"Black History Month","slug":"black-history-month","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":473,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":5,"filter":"raw","id":473,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/tags\/473","collection":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/tags"}}],"venue":{"id":58439,"author":"2940","status":"publish","date":"2026-02-06 14:56:07","date_utc":"2026-02-06 19:56:07","modified":"2026-02-06 14:56:07","modified_utc":"2026-02-06 19:56:07","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/venue\/brampton-library\/","venue":"Brampton Library","slug":"brampton-library","json_ld":{"@type":"Place","name":"Brampton Library","description":"","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/venue\/brampton-library\/","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress"},"telephone":"","sameAs":""},"show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"global_id":"canadianauthors.org\/national?id=58439","global_id_lineage":["canadianauthors.org\/national?id=58439"]},"organizer":[],"json_ld":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Event","name":"Black History Month at Brampton Library","description":"<p>Celebrate Black History Month at Brampton Library. Brampton Library is pleased to offer Black History Month\u00a0programs and events throughout February. Celebrate the diverse voices and experiences of community members and honour the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians. Storytime Adventures with Talkin\\' Tales Wednesday, February 04 at 6 \u2013 7 p.m. | Chinguacousy Branch…<\/p>\\n","image":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brampton-Library.jpg","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/event\/black-history-month-at-brampton-library\/2026-02-25\/","startDate":"2026-02-25T19:00:00-05:00","endDate":"2026-02-25T20:15:00-05:00","location":{"@type":"Place","name":"Brampton Library","description":"","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/venue\/brampton-library\/","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress"},"telephone":"","sameAs":""},"offers":{"@type":"Offer","price":"0","url":"https:\/\/canadianauthors.org\/national\/event\/black-history-month-at-brampton-library\/2026-02-25\/"}}}