The Black Library Celebrates One Year of Showcasing Creative Fields to Sullivan County Community Press Releasse
The Black Library Partners with Haitian American Racecar Driver Andre Lafond and Cause Marketing Pioneer Ralph Hansen
Resident Artist Group Show 3
The Black Library is proudly exhibiting it’s third group of resident’s work on Friday Sep. 27th! Featuring our largest group of residents yet, including one photographer. They have been hard at work over the last three months, and can’t wait to show you what they have created. See you there!
Independence Day
Over the last two years, we have been truly honored to have been able to bring this project to you, our dedicated community! We cherish the relationship that we have with all of you, and wish for this beautiful connection that has grown through The Black Library to blossom further. We have gotten to know so many absolutely incredible individuals, and have worked with such fantastic organizations since 2022. This day is to celebrate all of these strong bonds, and to celebrate what we have accomplished throughout the duration of our grant period.
TBL Artists in Residence Group Show II
Join us for a very special night of artistic expression with our second artists in residence group show, featuring talented students from Monticello High School!
The Black Library from its inception had the goal of housing studio spaces for local artists to have space to work. Following the conclusion of our first residency period and showcase, we invited students from the local high school to take part in our second residency period, and they have been hard at work since.
We are honored to offer a safe, creative, and inclusive space for our young people to express themselves, and we are excited to share an altogether amazing night full of artistic expression, something we will always welcome, encourage, and celebrate at The Black Library.
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Movie Night - The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Join us a special screening of The Last Black Man in San Francisco, where a young man searches for home in the ever evolving city that seems to have left him behind. Talkback discussion to follow the film!
We’ll be hosting these free movie nights every other Friday.
Photo: Laila Bahman
Bingo Night Fundraiser
Join us for our latest fundraiser event, bingo night at The Black Library! Let your competitive side shine as you compete with fellow bingo enthusiasts for some fun prizes.
Proceeds for this event will go towards the continuation of The Black Library’s community programming, so come show your support for your local 501c3 hub. We’ll see you there!
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Seed Bombing Workshop
Join us and @_mxsm this Saturday, April 20 at 6pm as we come together to talk about the importance of biodiversity and how supporting the native plants of our area invites pollinator friends (🐝, 🦋, 🐦⬛ etc)
In doing so we will be making herb & wildflower seed bombs from native plant seeds 🌱
The hope is to expand our consciousnesses about the role our native plants play in our lives and local biome and how important it is to protect them. This workshop is free and all ages are welcome!
Movie Night - Judas and the Black Messiah
Join us for our first Friday movie night, starting with Judas and the Black Messiah! Immerse yourself in the story of William O'Neal as he infiltrates the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and join us for a talkback discussion following the film.
We’ll be hosting these free movie nights every other Friday.
Photo: Ringer Illustration
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Financial Literacy with Insight Cipher Accounting
Step into your future with confidence! Join us and @insight.cipher.accounting this Wednesday, April 10th at 6pm for the last free financial literacy workshop of the series: Investing In Your Retirement. Hosted by celebrated Bradlyn J. Matican at The Black Library, this workshop will help you discover the keys to unlocking a prosperous retirement through 401ks, IRAs, and more, all in the inviting atmosphere of your local 501c3 hub.
Don’t miss this chance to gain invaluable insights from Sullivan County’s award-winning accounting expert and take control of your retirement planning. Secure your spot for an evening of empowerment and forward-thinking, and tell a friend… Do future you a favor!
TBL Live III: YV-NV
Join us for the next LIVE musical performance at The Black Library! This intimate performance will be featuring local artist YV-NV (YANA). You wont want to miss it!
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Financial Literacy with Insight Cipher Accounting
Join us at the Black Library for the first installment of our three-part Adult Financial Literacy Workshop, where we'll empower you with the knowledge to navigate the essentials of Banking, Budgeting, and Borrowing. This engaging session is designed to provide adults with practical strategies and insights to achieve financial stability and growth. Whether you're looking to manage your finances more effectively, understand borrowing options, or create a budget that works for you, this workshop is the perfect starting point. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future in a supportive and informative environment.
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Financial Literacy with Insight Cipher Accounting
Join us at the Black Library for the first installment of our three-part Adult Financial Literacy Workshop, where we'll empower you with the knowledge to navigate the essentials of Banking, Budgeting, and Borrowing. This engaging session is designed to provide adults with practical strategies and insights to achieve financial stability and growth. Whether you're looking to manage your finances more effectively, understand borrowing options, or create a budget that works for you, this workshop is the perfect starting point. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your financial future in a supportive and informative environment.
Poets and Painters
Join us for an immersive and collaborative artistic experience where poets and painters come together to engage in a dynamic exchange of creativity. During this workshop, poets will share their written works with local painters, who will then respond to these poems by creating original paintings inspired by the themes, emotions, and imagery within the poetry. Following the creation of each painting, the poets will in turn respond to the artwork by crafting new poems that explore and interpret the visual elements and concepts depicted in the painting. This process of reading and responding will continue throughout the duration of the workshop, fostering a dialogue between the written word and visual expression.
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
TBL Inaugural Fashion Show Fundraiser!
The Black Library proudly presents its inaugural Fashion Show Fundraiser! Featuring exclusive designs crafted by talented local designers and showcased by local models, this event celebrates the creative genius of our community. With clothing designers who diligently craft in our space every day, this showcase is a testament to their dedication and innovation over the past five months. Come join us for an unforgettable evening, highlighting the brilliance of Sullivan County's design visionaries.
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
TBL Artist in residence group show Closing Reception
Join us for the final viewing of our artist in residence group show.
The Black Library from its inception had the goal of housing studio spaces for local artists to have space to work. In September we achieved that goal by giving four studio spaces to local artists, for a three month residency, ending with a group show. That show is now here. Our four artists; Malik Bridges, James Ivory, Jayln Thedford, and Cristal Ortiz, have been hard at work over the last three months and have so much to show you all. Altogether, it will be an amazing night full of artistic expression, something we will always welcome, encourage, and celebrate at The Black Library.
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
MiSN Aftershock Screening
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CSC) in 2021, the maternal mortality rate among Black women was nearly 70 deaths for every 100,000 live births. That is 2.6 times the rate for white women, regardless of income or education. Today, this number continues to rise.
Help MiSN and The Black Library raise awareness about this systemic issue by joining us for the screening of Aftershock - a documentary about the lives of two women in New York who tragically succumbed to complications after having Cesarean Sections in metropolitan hospitals.
Open Mic Night
Come perform and showcase your talents at our open mic night! No sign up required, just show up and ask to perform!
Now happening every second and fourth Thursday!
Paint and Sip Hosted by Malik Bridges
Join us for a FREE paint and sip hosted by local artist Malik bridges!