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Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-18 16:30:00 2026-06-18 18:30:00 America/New_York Juneteenth Celebration The Western Branch is excited to host a Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and promote diversity, inclusivity, and unity within the community. Western Branch - Western Branch, Western Meeting Room

Thursday, June 18
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 16:30:00 2026-06-18 18:30:00 America/New_York Juneteenth Celebration The Western Branch is excited to host a Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and promote diversity, inclusivity, and unity within the community. Western Branch - Western Branch, Western Meeting Room

Western Branch

Western Branch, Western Meeting Room

The Western Branch is excited to host a Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and promote diversity, inclusivity, and unity within the community.

Western Branch will host its annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring a variety of outdoor activities, guest speaker (Howard Edward), SJCPL Branch manager. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will offer trivia for all ages, and their Rhoers will perform. Indoor activities will include a variety of craft tables and games throughout the branch. We will offer food, snacks, and a gift bag to take home.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Signature Event |

Western Branch
t.lax@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4639
Branch manager
Tamika Lax
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