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Juneteenth Event: Introduction to Black American Sign Language (BASL) with Tempest Cooper
Sat, June 14, 2025
2:00 P.M.
Children's Department
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Parkway Central Library
Join Tempest Cooper in an interactive, educational and culturally enriching experience. We will be reading children’s books in Black American Sign Language (BASL) and participating in a Juneteenth activity. Children and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn sign…
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Juneteenth Cookbook Popup
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Enjoy more delicious, fresh foods prepared by Chef Tonii with stories and poems all inspired by the people, the season, and the history. Watermelon & Red Birds is “A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations”. The first Juneteenth cookbook is meant to be…
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Make It Monday: Juneteenth Craft
Mon, June 16, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Andorra Library
Let's engage in various arts and crafts projects. Juneteenth is Thursday, June 19th! Celebrate by learning and crafting. We will make a Pan-African flag using construction paper. All supplies will be provided.
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"1865 Frequencies/Freedom is a Sound" Juneteenth Concert
Mon, June 16, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
The sonic duo, Jupiter Blue , will present a live performance program in celebration of Juneteenth "Jubilee" Day entitled: "1865 Frequencies/Freedom is a Sound", featuring special guest percussionist Tom Lowery. ABOUT JUPITER BLUE : From the engine room of Sun…
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Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Summer Reading Kickoff
Tue, June 17, 2025
1:00 P.M.
Cecil B. Moore Library
Join us to celebrate & commemorate the continued struggle for black liberation. Juneteenth flag-making, music, pretzels and water ice, our summer reading kickoff, giveaway prizes & more! We’ll explore the meaning of Juneteenth, its local significance, and the symbolism behind the…
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Juneteenth 365: Flag Making
Tue, June 17, 2025
4:00 P.M.
Widener Library
Curious about Juneteenth and its impact on African American history, especially in Philadelphia? Join us at 4pm for a powerful and creative program where we’ll explore the meaning of Juneteenth, its local significance, and the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and other flags of…
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Savour Your Roots: Celebrating Juneteenth
Tue, June 17, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center
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Parkway Central Library
This is a pre-Juneteenth celebration, join us for a gathering of hearts, stories, and flavor. Savor Your Roots is a one-evening immersive experience that brings people together to honor Black foodways and cultural legacy through a deeply sensory, celebratory lens. Led by Chef Shayla…
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Juneteenth Freedom Tales
Wed, June 18, 2025
11:30 A.M.
Overbrook Park Library
A Special Storytime honoring freedom and heritage with Ms. Sa-de.
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Juneteenth | Legacy In Ink Community Book Fair and Exhibition Opening
Sat, June 21, 2025
10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center
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Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
In partnership with Black Docents Collective and Literacy Nation, we welcome all to attend our daylong Juneteenth celebration with Workshops, Discussions, and Presentations on Saturday, June 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Authors, illustrators, editors, publishers and book enthusiasts will…
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Juneteenth Celebration
Sat, June 21, 2025
12:00 P.M.
Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library
Join us for a celebration of Juneteenth at the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library. Come help us remember and celebrate African American heritage and resilience. There will be face painting, storytelling, African drummers, refreshments and so much more! This is a fun-filled…
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Freedom Fest
Tue, June 24, 2025
3:00 P.M.
Tacony Library
Celebrate Juneteenth, the 4th of July, AND the end of the school year with us! We’ll have games, crafts, and more! From 3-6.
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Juneteenth Cookbook Popup
Mon, June 30, 2025
3:30 P.M.
Wynnefield Library
Enjoy more delicious, fresh foods prepared by Chef Tonii with stories and poems all inspired by the people, the season, and the history. Watermelon & Red Birds is “A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations”. The first Juneteenth cookbook is meant to be…