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Emancipation Day (Juneteenth) Family Fun Take Home Kit: Pinwheels and Bunting

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All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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Registration for this event is no longer open.
Allowed Ages: 4 and up

Program Description

Event Description

June 19th (also known as Juneteenth) is Emancipation Day - a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the USA. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862. Celebrate the good news as a family by making your own Juneteenth decorations with this kit.
So that more families are able to enjoy this kit, please only register for one kit per household.
Multiple reservations will not be honored.

Disclaimer(s)

Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.

We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required).

It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.