Program Type:
In-Person ProgramProgram Description
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 story time and musical performance by Grammy-nominated, interactive children's entertainer and teaching artist, Nanny Nikki, 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, All Our Kids Network, Ecology Action Center, 40 & Up Jump, McLean County Museum of Hisotry, The Immigration Project, Brightpoint, Project XV Museum, and more.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Ms. Alysha at childrensstaff@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
This event is made possible by a general grant funded by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Illinois Prairie Community Foundation 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). We bring together the financial resources of individuals, families and businesses to support effective nonprofits in the community.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.
If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.