The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will host its annual Black History Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 9.

The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring music, displays, food, and crafts for kids. Food and entertainment are free and open to the public.

Main stage entertainment highlights include music by the popular Frank Boyd Jr. & his Gospel blues Band, performances by talented youth from area schools and churches, including the Mansfield Senior High School Black Culture Club Mi Phi Me Steppers.
 

Food highlights include a Sweet Potato Pie Contest and soul food in The Café presented by Ed Pickens' Cafe on Main set up in the Community Room of the Library.

For more information contact library Communications Coordinator Jean Ruark at 419-521-3101.