February 18, 2026
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11:30 am
Today: Author Visit with Robert Liu-Trujillo at West Valley Library.
In honor of Black History Month, author-illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo will read his picture book Fresh Juice and can share some of his artwork and process behind creating the book and answer questions.
Fresh Juice (also available in Spanish as Jugo Fresco) is a story about an African-American father and son, healthy food to build immunity against colds, and community.
This event will take place during our Family Storytime from 11:00-11:30am followed by Stay and Play with the library’s toys. Free. Please get tickets at the Greeter or Information Desk starting at 10:30am on the day of the event. Recommended for families with children ages 4-10. Space may be limited.
Audience: Adult, Kids (Ages 0-5), Kids, ages 5-10 Source
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Free
February 13, 2025
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11:30 am
Today: Black History Month Storytime at Joyce Ellington Library.
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about significant figures in Black History through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
This program is in celebration of Black History Month. Free, with limited capacity. Audience: Adult, Kids (Ages 0-5), Source
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Free
February 6, 2025
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12:00 pm
Today: Black History Month Storytime at Berryessa Library.
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Black History Month through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
This program is in celebration of Black History Month. Free, with limited capacity. Audience: Adult, Kids (Ages 0-5), Source
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Image credit/image courtesy of San Jose Public Library
Free
February 26, 2026
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11:00 am
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11:30 am
Today: Black History Month Storytime at Santa Teresa Library.
Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Black History Month through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.
Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 60 minutes prior to the start of Storytime.
This program is in celebration of Black History Month. Free, with limited capacity. Audience: Adult, Kids (Ages 0-5), Source
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Free
February 22, 2026
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12:30 pm
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7:00 pm
And the category is … JOY! Join us for the largest free, family-friendly event of its kind in California.
A parade and festival to celebrate the Black experience past, present and future. We invite you to come be present, be creative, be open and be free.
Admissions are free for all so bring your friends and family!
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of Black Joy Parade
Free
Free but donations are appreciated.
