​Join us in the library to celebrate the THREE years of The Reading Room. Drop by and pick up a free copy of our new zine.

Join us in the library for INDEPENDENT STUDY, a monthly meetup for reading and research. ​Bring your book, laptop, or favorite note-taking tool for a quiet-ish evening of focus in The Reading Room. Drop in for as long as you'd like.

Join us in the library to celebrate the birthday of Toni Morrison with a close read of her debut novel and literary classic, The Bluest Eye (1970). ​CLOSE READ is a literacy-focused program dedicated to strengthening reading comprehension, annotation and analysis skills. It's not a book club, as pre-reading is encouraged but not required. The program is designed to meet readers of all levels where they are. ​Attendees are asked to bring a note-taking tool and their personal copy of the book. Digital and (limited) printed copies of the text will be provided.

​Join us in the library for a short experimental documentary screening of "IFEYINWA" and a group conversation led by Jay Okoroafo, artist and founder of homebodi ARCHIVE, an ongoing memory project rooted in archival practice—activating family archives through moving image, sound, and gathering to tell stories of home, belonging, and becoming within Houston’s African diaspora. ​Grounded by Tina Campt's text "Images Matter," the post-screening discussion will dissect the importance of family archives to Black folks across the African Diaspora.

​We're kicking off Black History Month with "Holding Our Stories," a special edition of SHOW & TELL in collaboration with We The Diaspora, an organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black cultural memory across the diaspora through storytelling. ​Attendees are invited to bring a photograph or an object connected to an ancestor, a chosen family member, or a loved one whose story they want to honor.

It's rodeo time! We're celebrating Black Heritage with music to move to plus more, all thanks to Hennessy! RSVP for complimentary entry! Early arrival strongly suggested! 10p DJ Candlestick 11p DJ Elevated 12:30a Tay Powers

Wednesday is for Jazz! Every Wednesday this year, SANMAN transforms into a jazz haven, featuring live performances by local musicians & artists starting at 7pm. Savor Coffee and Beignets at Kept Secret, indulge in Velvet Sessions at Bald Kitty, and experience Live from the Shelter at Buried Seeds. Join the jazz revolution and we'll see you there!

Please join us at Kept Secret on Thursdays from 6–8 PM for a curated vinyl night experience, presented by The Black Digital Archive. Enjoy an evening of connection and reverence for our beloved artists who have remained timeless across generations, spanning a variety of genres such as soul, funk, jazz, and R&B.

join us for Let’s Get Over It, a guided conversation designed for release and honest dialogue. Each week we explore a different topic centered around shared experiences we often overlook or move past too quickly. Hosted by @_carpendail_ , with a special guest host joining each session. This week’s conversation focuses on maternal wounds, with guest host @amariecemone.