Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and putting the "unity" in community. The Free Library is proud to honor this important day with a series of vibrant cultural events for all ages.

From storytelling and crafting events to cooking classes and live music, the library offers something for everyone to engage with the rich history and enduring significance of Juneteenth. Whether you’re looking to learn, reflect, or celebrate, join the Free Library of Philadelphia as it brings the community together to commemorate this landmark moment in American history!

• Introduction to Black American Sign Language (BASL) with Tempest Cooper | Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 p.m. → Children's Department at Parkway Central Library
• Make it Monday: Juneteenth Craft | Monday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m. → Andorra Library
• Juneteenth Cookbook Popup | Monday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m. → Wynnefield Library
• 1865 Frequencies/Freedom is a Sound Juneteenth Concert | Monday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. → Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
• Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Summer Reading Kickoff | Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. → Cecil B. Moore Library
• Juneteenth 365: Flag Making | Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 p.m. → Widener Library
• Savour Your Roots: Celebrating Juneteenth [SOLD OUT] | Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. → Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library
• Juneteenth Freedom Tales | Wednesday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m. → Overbrook Park Library
• Juneteenth: Legacy in Ink Community Book Fair and Exhibition Opening | Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. → Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library
• Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 at 12:00 p.m. → Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
• Freedom Fest | Tuesday, June 24 at 3:00 p.m. → Tacony Library
• Juneteenth Cookbook Popup | Monday, June 30 at 3:30 p.m. → Wynnefield Library

For more local Juneteenth events around Philadelphia, visit juneteenthphilly.org.