Celebrating Freedom with special guests, performers and activities
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County Library (BCL) commemorates Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration honoring the official end of slavery in the United States. Enjoy special guest speakers, performances, discussions, storytelling, crafting and the legendary Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival.
The 24th Annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival, a BCL signature event held at Northwest Branch/Apollo Park, celebrates Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on June 14th with a day of live music, food, culture, history and family fun.
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) will host Destination Freedom, a ticketed ($50 per person), adult-only social event from 6:30 to 9 p.m., on June 20th in celebration of Juneteenth with lively music, southern food, dancing and storytelling.
Other noteworthy Juneteenth programs include:
- Blues School Encore with Clay Goldstein – Summertime Blues!
Harmonica VIP Clay Goldstein hosts
June 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch
- Radiant Juneteenth Painting Party – The Colors of Freedom
Crafting for ages 6 and up
June 11, from 6 to 7 p.m., Carver Ranches Branch
- Celebrating Juneteenth – Honoring Its Meaning and Your Stories
June 12, 2:30 – 3:30PM, Margate Catharine Young Branch
- Juneteenth Celebration with Dr. Phyllis Baker
Dr. Baker takes us on a journey back to 1865.
June 14, 3 – 4PM, Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch
- Storytelling with Windell Campbell – Celebrate Juneteenth
June 16, 10:30 – 11:30AM, Main Library
June 16, 2 – 3PM, North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch
June 17, 11AM – Noon, Riverland Branch
June 17, 4 – 5PM, Carver Ranches Branch
June 18, 2 – 3PM, Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library
- Freedom Quilts: A Juneteenth Story in Fabric – Create Freedom Quilt-inspired Art
Dr. Kim D. Harris guides the creation of a mini “freedom quilt” in mixed media.
June 17, 6 -7PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
- African American History Databases (Online)
A guide to free history databases on Black history/culture for Juneteenth
June 17, 6:30 – 7:30PM
- Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate with music, culture and community, all ages/families
June 18, 1-3:30PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center
- Art Expressionz – Smush Paint Juneteenth Craft
Crafting for young beginner
June 18, 2 – 3PM, Main Library
- Celebrate Juneteenth – with Paint, Sip and Sing for Families
June 18, 4 – 5PM, Northwest Regional Library
For a full list of events, visit the library’s Juneteenth webpage. All programs are open to the public, with registration requested.
