Multiple US Libraries Host Juneteenth Events Celebrating Heritage

Multiple public institutions across the United States are hosting events to celebrate Juneteenth, emphasizing freedom, heritage, and community. In Lawrence, Indiana, the Arts for Lawrence Juneteenth Jubilee on June 21 features live music, food trucks, local vendors, children's activities, and an exhibit on Greenlawn Cemetery, which honors early Black residents. The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., is holding a Juneteenth Family Day that includes quilting activities, talks by a local artist and author Jewell Parker Rhodes, and insights from the Abraham Lincoln Papers, with free admission by ticket. The Queens Public Library offers a series of virtual and in-person activities such as art discussions, Afrofuturism workshops, music, dancing, and creative flag-making to engage all ages in Juneteenth traditions. Additionally, the Birmingham Public Library is running over 200 free Summer Reading programs through June and July, complementing Juneteenth celebrations with educational opportunities. These events highlight cultural education, artistic expression, and community engagement centered on the significance of Juneteenth.