Juneteenth at BPL

Juneteenth at BPL
--- Friday, June 19
--- 10am-1pm; Community Rooms 1-3
Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, and is celebrated on June 19.
Join us at Bloomington Public Library as we celebrate Juneteenth with a storytelling performance by local storyteller, Pamela Purnell, followed by crafts, games, community resources, and information to help us learn more about this important holiday!
The first 200 children to complete and turn in their Juneteenth passport will receive a free book and a treat made possible by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, Bobzbay Books, and Miss Kim's Konfections.
Additional onsite community partners include Normal Public Library, Ecology Action Center, 40 & Up Jump, McLean County Museum of History, Project XV Museum, Illinois Art Station, Home Sweet Home Ministries, Illinois Humanities Envisioning Justice BN Hub, and more.
Facepainting will also be provided by the Zoo Lady to 50 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Ms. Alysha at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
This event is made possible by the Sapphire Sky Wind Fund at Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. The IPCF is a grant-making public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in its four-county service area (McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan counties). IPCF brings together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits in the community.