Events:
19th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Presented by Cultural Expressions for CHANGE
Sunday, February 8, 2–4 p.m.
Hosted at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate.
BlackLit Durham - The History of Black Joy: BHM 2026 Showcase
Wednesday, February 18, 7–9 p.m.
Hosted at St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Friday, March 27, 6:30–8 p.m.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Youth Poetry Contest: "The Next 10: Our Village"
February 1–28, 2026
Young writers of Ajax are invited to submit a poem based on the Black History Month 2026 theme “The Next Ten: Our Village.” One winner will be chosen from each grade category.
Grade Categories:
• Grades 4–6
• Grades 7–8
• Grades 9–12
Winning entries will be recognized at the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination event on March 27, 2026. More information will be available soon.
Read & Learn
Explore books on Black History and books by Black authors across different reading levels:
- Kids & Families
- Teen / Young Adult
- Adults
- Black Voices Collection on OverDrive
- Download the YA Book List flyer
Watch Anytime
Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) Videos
Ajax Public Library’s Teen Advisory Council talked about their hopes for the future as part of Black History Month celebrations 2025.
Watch Past Year's video series! You can also see previous video series from 2021 to 2024 on our YouTube page at youtube.com/AjaxLibrary.