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Friday night is Black History Month cultural arts night at the Biane Library. From 7 to 9 p.m., there will be music, children's activities and a panel discussion by Lincoln scholars. You can also view the exhibit Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, which will be on display through Feb. 17.

Librarians will lead an accelerated reader workshop for parents at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Archibald Library. Parents can learn how to use the library catalog to find accelerated reader books for their children. The workshop is free but reservations are required.

Information: 909-477-2720 

Rancho Cucamonga Relay for Life will take place May 19 and 20 at Guasti Regional Park. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help plan the annual relay event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Anybody wishing to volunteer can join the next meeting on March 20 at Central Park. Team captains meet at 6:30 and committee members meet 7:30 p.m.

For more information about joining the relay, call Lamarr Daniels 909-972-5640, Michelle Millet 909-908-8594 or Jennifer Palmer 951-300-1210.  

Free USDA food will be given out to any Rancho Cucamonga or Ontario resident in need this Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Cucamonga Christian Fellowship, 1376 5th St.

Information: 909 945-5333

There will be a community blood drive on Jan. 28 at the Starbucks on 12273 Highland Ave. The drive takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors will get a coupon for a free pizza at the nearby Pizza Factory and a free Starbucks coffee; while supplies last. There will also be a free bone marrow screening for the Be The Match program. Those interested in receiving the screening kit online can visit bethematch.org and use promo code 92408.

Next weekend, Rancho Cucamonga High School will host a free electronic recycling event at the school parking lot, 11801 Lark Dr.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 and 29, you can unload clothes and electronic devices such as computers, printers, monitors, televisions, phones and others. A $15 fee will be charged for appliances. The event is hosted by the Cougar Booster Club and High Tech Recycling.

Information: 800-981-9019   

There is a traveling exhibition on Abraham Lincoln on view at the Biane Library through Feb. 17.

"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War" examines how the famous president used the Constitution to confront the crises of the Civil War. The exhibit -- which explores Lincoln's struggles with issues of secession, slavery and civil liberties -- features photographic reproductions of Lincoln's inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

A number of events are planned to coincide with the exhibit.

On Jan. 19, there will be a book discussion at 7 p.m. on "March" by Geraldine Brooks, a Lincoln Community Read selection. Don McCue of the Smiley Public Library in Redlands will lead a lecture called "Lincoln's Greatest Decision." Another discussion on "March" will take place 7 p.m. Feb. 2.

On Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. teens will view the exhibit and discuss the resolutions Lincoln made. Participants will make their own New Year resolutions.

Black History Month Cultural Arts Night takes place 7 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 10. Music, entertainment, children's activities and a panel discussion by Lincoln scholars are on the agenda.

On Feb. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m., Lincoln's birthday will be celebrated with family-friendly activities including log cabin crafts and scavenger hunt.

At 4 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Archibald Library and 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the Biane Library, there will be hands-on activities for children ages 6 to 11.

On Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. the discussion on "March" will take place at the senior center.

All events take place at the Cultural Center Biane Library unless otherwise noted.

Information: 909-477-2720