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Juneteenth Celebration

In-Person Program
2023-06-17 15:00:00 2023-06-17 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth Celebration Join us as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people with a special reading of A Flag for Juneteenth. Afterwards, decorate your own Juneteenth ribbon flag wand to celebrate Juneteenth. For ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. Bell Gardens Library -

Saturday, June 17
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-17 15:00:00 2023-06-17 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth Celebration Join us as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people with a special reading of A Flag for Juneteenth. Afterwards, decorate your own Juneteenth ribbon flag wand to celebrate Juneteenth. For ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver. Bell Gardens Library -

Join us as we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people with a special reading of A Flag for Juneteenth. Afterwards, decorate your own Juneteenth ribbon flag wand to celebrate Juneteenth. For ages 6 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | History, Society, & Culture |

TAGS: | Juneteenth |

Bell Gardens Library
Phone: 562.927.1309
Hours
Mon, Apr 22 Closed
Tue, Apr 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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

Bell Gardens Library first opened in August, 1938 at 5656 Live Oak St. As the City of Bell Gardens grew and expanded, so did the library.

On September 22, 1958 the library moved to 7515 Eastern Ave. (a store front location).

The library moved to its current location, 7110 S. Garfield Avenue, on May 7th, 1970. On July 21, 2007 the library had a Grand Re-Opening ceremony to celebrate a 6-month major refurbishment project.

Upcoming events

Youth Chess Club - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library for casual play and check out some books that will help you keep learning about the game! Staff will be available to give basic instructions on how to play. Chess sets will be provided. 
Book Club For Adults - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for book club as we discuss Never Lie by Freida McFadden. Copies of this title are available at the Information Desk. For ages 18 and up.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program
Sat, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 24 months and caregivers.
Celebrating Dia de Los Niños - In-Person Program
Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we celebrate Día de Los Niños with books and an activity. For children ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, May 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program
Sat, May 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 24 months and caregivers.
DIY Gyotaku Tote Bag - In-Person Program
Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn all about the Japanese art form of Gyotaku fish printing, which dates back to the mid-1800s. Then make your very own Gyotaku-inspired stamps to decorate a tote bag to take home.  For children ages 6 -12 with a parent of caregiver
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