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Juneteenth

Monday, June 19
The library will be closed for Juneteenth.

June 19, 2023

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Monday, June 19
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    All ages are welcome! Drop in for a fun and creative Juneteenth lantern making workshop!

    Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Fletcher

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    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!