Resources and Displays
The Bryan + College Station Public Library System is excited to honor Black History Month with numerous resources, displays and programs at all of our locations!
Our featured Black History Month Collection has hundreds of books and other media for all ages.
We will be showcasing our collection through various displays at both Mounce and Ringer Libraries. Our displays will be throughout the libraries and will give readers of all ages an opportunity to learn about prominent black authors.
Mounce Library Display
From enslavement to achieving political office, this display highlights those in our community who have worked beyond measure to help shape Brazos County. The work, clothing styles, businesses and professions held can be seen and read about here in close detail. Display located on 2nd floor at Clara B. Mounce Public Library.
Programs
Hunt for Black History in the Brazos
Want to learn more about the history of African Americans in Brazos County? Participate in our Hunt for Black History in the Brazos series and enter your name to win a prize! All ages allowed and no registration required. Pick up your “History Guidebook” at the Carnegie History Center or Clara B. Mounce Public Library between Feb. 2 – 27.
For more information, go to our calendar description or email Carnegie History Center.
2026 Author Series
The 2026 Author Series presents ReShonda Tate, a national best-selling author of more than 50 books. ReShonda Tate is an NAACP Image Award recipient and an inductee into both the Texas Literary Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. Her work has been featured in USA Today, The Washington Post, People, Essence and Ebony. She is co-founder of Brown Girls Books and Brown Girls Entertainment, dedicated to amplifying diverse voices in publishing and film.
- Monday, Feb. 9 at 5:30 pm
- Clara B. Mounce Public Library
The event will include a presentation, Q&A and book signing. The first 50 people to register and attend the event in person will receive a free copy of the book “With Love from Harlem.”
Sunshine Book Club
Join us for a special discussion of “The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel” by ReShonda Tate, celebrating the life and legacy of Hattie McDaniel.
- Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.
- Clara B. Mounce Public Library
Twanda’s Theatre on Wheels
“Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears,” a West African folktale, will be performed featuring a mosquito, an iguana and a yam. Children will explore the story by observing, identifying, comparing and mimicking the movements of jungle animals. Through this interactive experience, they will learn the value of being honest and truthful.
- Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at Larry J. Ringer Library
- Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at Clara B. Mounce Public Library
Both shows are the same, free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before each performance, limited seating available.
