The Westside Gazette

Broward County Library Celebrates Juneteenth

 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:

Harmonica VIP Clay Goldstein hosts

June 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch

Crafting for ages 6 and up

June 11, from 6 to  7 p.m., Carver Ranches Branch

June 12, 2:30 – 3:30PM, Margate Catharine Young Branch

Dr. Baker takes us on a journey back to 1865.

June 14, 3 – 4PM, Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch

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

Dr. Kim D. Harris guides the creation of a mini “freedom quilt” in mixed media.

June 17, 6 -7PM, Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

A guide to free history databases on Black history/culture for Juneteenth

June 17, 6:30 – 7:30PM

Celebrate with music, culture and community, all ages/families

June 18, 1-3:30PM, African American Research Library and Cultural Center

Crafting for young beginner

June 18, 2 – 3PM, Main Library

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.

 

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