Foley Library Celebrates Black History Month

Guy Busby • February 5, 2026

Foley Public LIbrary will celebrate Black History Month

The Foley Public Library will celebrate Black History Month with a series of special events Tuesday, Feb. 10.


The events throughout the day will allow participants to learn, reflect and celebrate as the library

honors Black History Month with special guests and powerful stories throughout the day.

Events include:


● 10:00 AM | Children’s Area

The day begins with Story Time featuring special guest FOX10 News’ Lenise Ligon as

she reads to our young patrons and celebrates Black history through storytelling. (No

registration required for this session.)


● 11:00 AM | Upstairs Meeting Room

Following story time, hear Lenise Ligon share her inspiring journey in journalism and

experiences in the media world. (Registration is required for this event.)


● 2:00 PM | Upstairs Meeting Room

Africatown will present stories that helped build a community, highlighting history,

resilience, and legacy. (Registration is required for this event.)


● 5:30 PM | Upstairs Meeting Room

The day concludes with Clara Esther, a living witness to history, who will share her

powerful memories of the day America lost Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Registration is

required for this event.)


Everyone is invited to be part of the special day of remembrance, education, and celebration.

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