Broward County libraries are internet hosting a series of events this week to commemorate Juneteenth, the day marking the tip of slavery in america.
Storytelling with Windell Campbell kicks off June 16 with partaking classes for households at a number of places:
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June 16, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Primary Library
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June 16, 2–3 p.m., North Lauderdale Saraniero Department
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June 17, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Riverland Department
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June 17, 4–5 p.m., Carver Ranches Department
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June 18, 2–3 p.m., Lauderdale Lakes Department Library
Additionally on June 17, two night occasions provide deeper reflection and creativity:
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Freedom Quilts: A Juneteenth Story in Material, 6–7 p.m., Lauderhill Towne Centre Library — Dr. Kim D. Harris leads members in designing mini mixed-media “freedom quilt” panels.
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African American Historical past Databases – Juneteenth, 6:30–7:30 p.m., on-line — A digital information to exploring free assets on Black historical past and tradition.
Households can collect on June 18 on the African American Analysis Library and Cultural Heart for a festive Juneteenth Celebration (1–3:30 p.m.), with music and cultural actions for all ages. Different kid-friendly occasions on the identical day embody:
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Artwork Expressionz – Smush Paint Juneteenth Craft, 2–3 p.m., Primary Library
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Paint, Sip, and Sing for Households, 4–5 p.m., Northwest Regional Library — that includes portray, music, and juice for a joyful afternoon.
The week concludes with Vacation spot Freedom on June 20, 6:30–9 p.m. on the African American Analysis Library and Cultural Heart. This 21+ occasion provides a robust night of storytelling, poetry, dwell music, and Southern meals that traces the African-American journey to freedom and sparks conversations about justice and the longer term.
All occasions are free and open to the general public until in any other case famous. Go to the Broward County Libraries web site for particulars and registration, the place required.
