What is Juneteenth?

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Crafts, Storytime

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Children
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Juneteenth is considered the country's longest-running African-American holiday, but it took 156 years for the importance of the June 19, 1865, to be officially recognized. Not until June of 2021 was Juneteenth declared a Federal Holiday by signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Join us for stories, crafts, and more as we learn about this national holiday.