February is traditionally the month in which our country celebrates Black History Month and I think it is an important piece to current events and to our collective history.

To continue the theme of activism from January's newsletter I would like to include this quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

"The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people."

Activism takes many shapes and forms but at the heart of it is the ability to be heard.

This month we are also celebrating a project called "Love Notes". It is a project designed by a mother in our community to promote kindness and love. Love Notes Boxes will be placed in communities throughout the Roaring Fork Valley from February 12-20th, 2022.

Please stop by the library and participate in this project. It is anonymous if you would like it to be. Read more by clicking the button below.

It will be included in a valley wide collaboration between the public libraries, artists, schools, and the community.

Black History Month or African American Heritage Month pays tribute to all the generations of African Americans and Black Americans who struggled to receive full citizenship in the United States and continue to struggle with adversity, prejudice, and racism. In support of Black History Month, our collection librarians have curated book lists to highlight own voice stories, stories of love, and stories starring important Black Americans throughout history. Start with these recommended fiction and non-fiction books!