Pathfinder Library in Baldwin celebrates Black History Month with display honoring African American contributions.
Photo courtesy of Pathfinder LibraryBALDWIN — The Pathfinder Community Library in Baldwin is hosting a celebration of Black History month with a showcase displaying books, DVDs and Artwork in honor of the African American contributions to the Lake County community.
“Lake County has historically been a place where African Americans felt safe to travel and to stay,” library director Bonnie Povilaitis said. “Idlewild and Yates Township have always been a vacation destination.”
Yates Township holds many festivals and programs for all to enjoy and is the home of the Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center, she said.
“Lake County is blessed with a rich cultural history,” Poviliatis said. “Pathfinder Community Library would like to invite everyone to visit our library as we celebrate Black History Month.”
Items on display are available to be checked out.
Library hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
For more information visit pathfinderlibrary.org or call 231-745-4010.
