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2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration @ Levi

12:00pm–4:00pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Levi Library

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Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Please join us at the Levi Branch Library for our second annual Juneteenth Celebration.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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The Meaning of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration

1:00pm–3:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Hollywood Library

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Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Come out and enjoy decorative expressions of what freedom is defined as by those who choose to participate. There will also be a performance of "Harriet Tubman: A One-Woman Show". This program is also sponsored by Creative Aging.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Juneteenth Story Time For Children

2:00pm–3:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Frayser Library

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times

Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for a read-along story time and activity to celebrate the annual Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Juneteenth String Art

3:30pm–4:30pm

Teens, Adults

Frayser Library

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Join us for a special teen string art program celebrating Juneteenth, where you can create your own unique artwork while learning about the significance of this important holiday.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Jazz on Juneteenth with Symmetry Jazz Band

4:00pm–5:30pm

Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby Stage

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library is excited to welcome back the Jazz Band Symmetry to commemorate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Shabach Live!: Celebrating African American History Together

6:00pm–7:00pm

Whitehaven Library

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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

What is “Shabach Live”? It’s an exhilarating game of Empowerment, Excitement, and Engagement similar to bingo. Join us for a fun filled Juneteenth event for the whole family. You can also win prizes! Let’s play!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.