Events
Juneteenth
Funding for Juneteenth programs is provided by Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, and the Midway Men’s Club.Â
Books & Resources
Celebrating and Reflecting on Juneteenth
As we celebrate the strides forward surrounding Juneteenth, this list inspires and encourages reflection and action on challenges ahead.
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African American slaves.
The Big Picture: Historical Context for Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the United States. This list explores history and individual stories.
Picture Books to Celebrate Blackness
Read these picture books with your little ones to celebrate Blackness!
Videos
Juneteenth 2021 Read Aloud: Tim "Freedom Over Me"
Tim reads stories from Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life, written and illustrated by Ashley Bryan.
Juneteenth 2020 Read-aloud: AJ
AJ shares "All Different Now" by Angela Johnson.
Juneteenth 2020 Read-aloud: Tiana
Tiana shares "Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream For Me" by Daniel Beaty.
Juneteenth 2020 Read-aloud: Timothy
Timothy shares "Juneteenth for Mazie" by Floyd Cooper, "The Undefeated" by Kwame Alexander, and "What If..." by Samantha Berger.
