Celebrate Juneteenth with the Free Library’s Engaging Events
Juneteenth is celebrated as a significant milestone in American history, symbolizing freedom and unity. This year, the Free Library of Philadelphia invites the community to honor this day through a range of cultural events designed for all ages.
Participants can delve into Juneteenth’s rich history through storytelling sessions, craft activities, cooking classes, and live music performances. These events are crafted to educate, inspire reflection, and foster celebration. Here’s a closer look at what you can expect:
- Introduction to Black American Sign Language (BASL) with Tempest Cooper | Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. → Children’s Department at Parkway Central Library
- Make it Monday: Juneteenth Craft | Monday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m. → Andorra Library
- Juneteenth Cookbook Popup | Monday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m. → Wynnefield Library
- 1865 Frequencies/Freedom is a Sound Juneteenth Concert | Monday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. → Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
- Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Summer Reading Kickoff | Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. → Cecil B. Moore Library
- Juneteenth 365: Flag Making | Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 p.m. → Widener Library
- Savour Your Roots: Celebrating Juneteenth [SOLD OUT] | Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. → Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library
- Juneteenth Freedom Tales | Wednesday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. → Overbrook Park Library
- Juneteenth: Legacy in Ink Community Book Fair and Exhibition Opening | Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. → Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library
- Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m. → Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
- Freedom Fest | Tuesday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m. → Tacony Library
- Juneteenth Cookbook Popup | Monday, June 30 at 3:30 p.m. → Wynnefield Library
For more local Juneteenth events around Philadelphia, visit juneteenthphilly.org.
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