Juneteenth
Monday, June 19
The library will be closed for Juneteenth.
June 19, 2023
The library will be closed for Juneteenth.
Want to learn more about Juneteenth? Here are some resources!
- Juneteenth.com
- The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth (Smithsonian)
- What Is Juneteenth? (PBS)
- Juneteenth (Wikipedia)
Holidays that fall on a weekend may be celebrated on the following Monday or preceding Friday.
Town Hall approves holidays one year at a time, with the fiscal year starting in July and ending in June. Holidays we expect to be approved in the next fiscal year are marked with an asterisk (*).
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17
Learn all about Juneteenth and its connection to Berlin! Featuring food, live music, speakers and presentations, book displays, and more.
Wide-Awake Lantern Craft
Saturday, June 17
All ages are welcome! Drop in for a fun and creative Juneteenth lantern making workshop!
Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Fletcher
Saturday, June 17
Learn about the lives and experiences of African Americans in Connecticut, from their earliest arrival to present day.
Berlin Civil War Heroes Documentary
Saturday, June 17
Discover the story of eleven brave African-American men from Berlin who enlisted in Connecticut's 29th and 30th Colored Troop Regiment during the Civil War.
Amistad & Beyond: Black History at the Connecticut Historical Society
Saturday, June 17
Take a tour of historical artifacts representing the Black experience in Connecticut!
Underground Railroad
Saturday, June 17
Join musical group Nzinga's Daughters to learn about the Underground Railroad—and Berlin's unique connection!