ATLANTIC CITY – The Atlantic City Free Public Library has announced a variety of programs for children throughout February in recognition of Black History Month. The main library is located a 1 N. Tennessee Ave. in Atlantic City. For event details call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3115.

Act Up For Literacy: The Poetry of Langston Hughes 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Langston Hughes was a poet, social activist and playwright whose work defined the creative triumphs of the Harlem Renaissance. Utilizing theater games, simple text analysis techniques and basic acting exercises, participants will read and gain greater understanding of his poetry by adapting his work into performance pieces. All supplies are provided. No background in performance is necessary. For ages 13-17.

Comic Drawing 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Marvel DC Comics illustrator Joe Del Beato will lead free workshops focusing on African-American characters who have been featured in comics, cartoons and graphic novels. All materials are supplied. For ages 9-17.  

Children’s Book Club 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 and 18. Participants will read “Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation” by Patrice Sherman and learn how to make an interactive poster about it with graphics, video, sound and text. Includes free copy of the book to take home. Best suited for ages 8-11. To register call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3050.

African Shields 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. This family craft time celebrates the beauty and tradition of African tribal designs. Participants will make colorful masks using simple materials. Artist Nancy Leary will explain how patterns can be identified and used creatively. Supplies are provided. For age 8 through adult.  

Black Sports Stories 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. Ralph E. Hunter Sr., founder of the African-American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, will discuss the impact of Major League Baseball player Jackie Robinson, along with local sports icons Art Dorrington and Gene Hudgins. He will bring in memorabilia, including spikes and a bat that Robinson used in a game, a Harlem Globetrotters game-used basketball and a Dallas Cowboys football jersey that his grandson, Pete Hunter, wore in an NFL game. For ages 8-12.