This Thursday at 7 join us, Maryemma Graham and Tayari Jones in conversation about the Life of Margaret Walker. Fulton County Library System

This Saturday.

Department of Africana Studies invites you to our annual #Kwanzaa Celebration. This event will take place at AuburnAveResearch on Friday, December 1, 2023 at noon. This event is free and open to the public. Come out and join us. #GSUAfricana #Atlanta #BlackMecca

Celebrate the third principle of Kwanzaa with us: Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together.

Celebrate the fourth principle of Kwanzaa with us: Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. #kwanzaa #tradition #ujamaa #economy #cooperation #community

Celebrate the fifth principle of Kwanzaa with us; Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. #kwanzaa #tradition #nia #purpose #community #restore #blackexellence

Celebrate the sixth principle of Kwanzaa with us; Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. #kwanzaa #tradition #kuumba #creativity #community #blackexellence

Celebrate the seventh and final principle of Kwanzaa with us; Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Happy New Year! #kwanzaa #tradition #imani #faith #community

We have a January full of interesting programs. Mark your calendars! Check our website for more details.

We celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the books featured in this advisory, and many others are available in our reference collection.

This Saturday Charis Books/Circle ⁠ · Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism--Dr. Jenn M. Jackson (@jennmjackson) in conversation with Forrest Evans (@favoritelibrarian)⁠ Feb 3 2024 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Virtual

In the month of February, The Auburn Avenue Research Library celebrates the life and legacy of Reggae music legend Bob Marley. These and other items are available in our Reference Collection. For the full bibliography check out our website. #bobmarley #reggae #rasta #jamaica

Discover the captivating world of Children's and Young Adult Literature crafted by the talented Kwame Alexander. These and other works are available in our Reference collection. Visit our website for more information.

Discover and embrace the incredible journey of self-discovery with this handpicked collection of books, specially curated to honor and commemorate Black Artists at AARL.

Celebrate the remarkable achievements of black women in American history this Women’s History Month with a specially curated collection of titles. Join us in honoring and promoting the exploration, recognition, and festivities surrounding their invaluable contributions.

Just one more week until THE BLACK GIRL SURVIVES IN THIS ONE Atlanta-area book launch hosted by Charis Books/Circle & AuburnAveResearch. Join me on 4/5/24 at 7PM EST at this historic library as I join On HIATUS, Buy Black Girl Survives in this One + Karen Strong Author Updates to discuss THE BLACK GIRL SURVIVES IN THIS ONE.💜

Last night's conversation on "The Book of James" is now available on our YouTube Channel. youtu.be/VYwNrS5UEok?si…

Dark Agoras: Insurgent Black Social Life and the Politics of Place. J.T. Roane in virtual conversation with me about his fantastic book, hosted by Charis Books and AuburnAveResearch last year. youtu.be/4vAfan99Oh4?si…

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of poetry during National Poetry Month. Celebrate the transformative power of poetry with AARL's handpicked selection for April 2024. Join us on this poetic journey and discover the magic of language and imagination!