Libraries are now known to be pillars of information and history within our communities, but what was the experience of Black Americans in the years post-slavery?

For the second session of this special program, "Now and Then: Black American Librarianship," join us for a webinar about the Louisville Free Public Library – Western Branch (previously known as the Western Colored Branch), which is known as the first public library in the United States to be created for Black people and staffed by Black librarians. This webinar will be led by Natalie Woods, Library Manager of the Louisville Free Public Library - Parkland Branch.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time: 6 p.m. ET

Location: Zoom

If you have questions, please contact Graduate Student Assistant, Camille Moore at gi7920@wayne.edu.