Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19
The library will be closed for Juneteenth.
June 19, 2024
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)
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Abraham Lincoln Reenactment (Time TBA—To Be Announced)
Saturday, June 22
More information coming soon!
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 22
Learn all about Juneteenth and its connection to Berlin! Featuring food, live music, speakers and presentations, book displays, and more.
Wide-Awake Lantern Craft (Time TBA—To Be Announced)
Saturday, June 22
Join us in the Children's Department for a fun and creative Juneteenth lantern-making workshop!
Collaborative Storytelling
Saturday, June 22
Join us for an exciting collaboration between Connecticut-based Civil War reenactor Kevin Johnson and the performance ensemble Nzinga's Daughters.
Keynote Speaker John Mills
Saturday, June 22
Join John Mills for a discussion of his work with genealogical investigation.
His Truth is Marching On
Saturday, June 22
Join us for a screening of the documentary His Truth is Marching On, followed Q&A with writer and director Dan Morrison.
Celebration of Hip-Hop
Saturday, June 22
An educational music collaboration celebrating the journey of the genre.
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