Juneteenth
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Put on your artistic hats and amaze your friends and family as you create a colorful quilt patch to celebrate and honor the Juneteenth holiday.  For ages 5 and up.

Wed, Jun 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South El Monte Library
Join us in making special buttons with messages of freedom, justice, and positive changes we want for our communities! For ages 12 – 18. 

Wed, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Stevenson Ranch Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For Adults.

Mon, Jun 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Program
Join us for a special story time celebrating Juneteenth with stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs! Learn all about Juneteenth & why it is celebrated.
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Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Celebrate Juneteenth. Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Los Angeles Library
As we approach Juneteenth, let's focus on how young people can be impactful in shaping the world. We will learn about some teenage activists and then create an activist coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willowbrook Library - Meeting Room
Join us to learn about Juneteenth and then decorate wooden bracelets and make a gratitude journal in honor of Juneteenth!  Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Graham Library
Celebrate African American and Black history this Juneteenth!  Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create your coaster in support of a cause you care about. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Have you ever wondered why do we eat red foods on Juneteenth? Come learn about the tradition linked to the historical significance of the holiday, the cultural symbolism of the color & some great recipes to add to your Juneteenth celebration menu.
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Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
East Rancho Dominguez Library - Meeting Room
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 - 36 months and their caregivers.

Wed, Jun 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
A C Bilbrew Library - Activity Room
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. Arts and craft extension activity celebrating Juneteenth included. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Castaic Library - Meeting Room
Teens, celebrate Juneteenth with us! Learn about the impact of teens in the civil rights movement, then create a coaster in support of a cause you care about. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Graham Library
Join us for a special Family Storytime and learn more about the history of Juneteenth while enjoying books and special activities including making your own freedom bracelets and constellation box.  For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
El Monte Library - Meeting Room
Beadwork is a tangible, hands-on way for people to connect with heritage, pass down knowledge, and build community. Beadwork is the continuation of African traditions. Join us to craft your own beadwork bracelet. For teens, ages 13 – 18.

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Compton Library
Join us in recognition of Juneteenth by learning about the holiday and about stories of African American figures. Then, make a collage about what freedom means to you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hawthorne Library
Learn about the origins of Juneteenth, a celebration of the liberation of the last enslaved people after the US Civil War. We will read a story about freedom from slavery and make collages that express our freedoms. For ages 5 - 12 with a caregiver.