THE FREE BLACK WOMEN’S LIBRARY-DETROIT

The Free Black Women’s Library-Detroit is a free, Black feminist collection and mobile pop-up library that centers the voices and stories of Black women and femme authors.

Inspired by the work of artist OlaRonke Akinmowo, who founded The Free Black Women's Library in Brooklyn, NY, we seek to provide representation, education, and liberation for Black femme voices through the consumption of literature and community trading.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ORIGINAL FREE BLACK WOMEN’S LIBRARY.

FROM DETROIT FOUNDER KATELYN DURST RIVAS: A Note of Transition & Celebration

 

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DONATE BOOKS

We appreciate new and gently used books to add to our collection. Purchase a title from our wishlist at Pages Bookshop and Source Booksellers to donate — or share books from your own library!

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