Foley Public Library Marks Black History Month With Full Day Of Events
Free public events invite Foley residents to reflect on Black history and its impact today.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Public Library is planning a full day of events to honor Black History Month and invite the community to learn and reflect together. The programs will feature special guests who will share stories about journalism, local history, and the civil rights movement. Library officials said the events are meant to help people of all ages understand the struggles and achievements that shaped Black history. The day will include story time for children, a media talk, a presentation on Africatown, and a personal account from a witness to a turning point in American history.
The celebration will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at Foley Public Library, with activities scheduled throughout the day. Events begin in the morning and continue into the evening, allowing more residents to attend. Some sessions will require registration, while others are open without sign-up.
The day starts at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Area with Story Time featuring FOX10 News anchor Lenise Ligon. She will read to young patrons and celebrate Black history through storytelling, giving children an early opportunity to connect with important figures and events. No registration is required for this session; families can drop in.
At 11 a.m., Ligon will move upstairs to the library’s meeting room to talk about her career. Attendees will hear her describe her journey in journalism and her experiences in the media industry. Organizers said her story is meant to inspire young people interested in media and to highlight the role of Black voices in news coverage. Registration is required for this event.
The focus will move to community history at 2 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room, where Africatown representatives share stories that helped build their community. The presentation will emphasize history, resilience, and legacy, demonstrating how a formerly enslaved group and their descendants built a strong, enduring community in Alabama. This session also requires registration.
The day will end at 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room with a presentation by Clara Esther, described as a living witness to history. She will share her powerful memories of the day America lost Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., offering a personal view of a national tragedy and its impact. Organizers said her appearance is intended to help attendees connect emotionally with the past and better understand the cost of the civil rights struggle. Registration is required for this evening event.
Library staff said everyone is invited to participate in this day of remembrance, education, and celebration. They hope residents will attend multiple events and use the experience to start conversations at home, in schools, and within the broader community. The goal, officials said, is to honor Black History Month by listening to real stories and acknowledging both pain and progress.
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