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Heartbeat of Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration

In-Person Program
2023-06-13 14:00:00 2023-06-13 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Heartbeat of Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration As we approach Juneteenth, let's learn about the importance of music in African American culture and traditions. For ages 6 - 12 with their caregiver. Woodcrest Library -

Tuesday, June 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-13 14:00:00 2023-06-13 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Heartbeat of Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration As we approach Juneteenth, let's learn about the importance of music in African American culture and traditions. For ages 6 - 12 with their caregiver. Woodcrest Library -

As we approach Juneteenth, let's learn about the importance of music in African American culture and traditions. For ages 6 - 12 with their caregiver.

Explore different African cultures, the ways music was used by enslaved people to communicate and connect, and how it became their melody of freedom. Then make your very own Djembe drum to carry on the celebration of Juneteenth.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program | Juneteenth | Holiday | Art Activity |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
Hours
Mon, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 Closed
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About the branch

The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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