{"id":5299,"date":"2022-06-15T14:20:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T14:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=5299"},"modified":"2022-06-15T14:20:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T14:20:21","slug":"juneteenth-celebration-at-toledo-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/15\/juneteenth-celebration-at-toledo-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Juneteenth Celebration at Toledo Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Toledo Library and NAACP of Toledo are celebrating Juneteenth with a daylong event at Main Library on Saturday, June 18. The series of programs will feature local black artists, speakers, workshops, and a job fair. To cap off the celebration there will be a gallery opening and rooftop party in the evening.<\/p>\n

For every Juneteenth program you attend, you will be eligible to enter a\u00a0 drawing for a gift basket filled with items from various Black-owned businesses in our community: 419-259-5200.<\/p>\n

Full Library Juneteenth Celebration Schedule:<\/p>\n

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Job Fair<\/p>\n

10 – 11:30 a.m. – The Golden Empire: Kings and Queens of Ancient Egypt & Kush and the Nubian Dynasties (Creativity Lab)<\/p>\n

10 – 11:30 a.m. – My Mind’s Eye, It’s All About Perspective (The Fredrick McDonald Community Room)<\/p>\n

10 – 11:30 a.m. – Black Art is the Future: An Archives Workshop (McMaster Auditorium)<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – My $2 Worth: How to Self-Publish Your Book (Program Room)<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Community Collage (The Fredrick McDonald Community Room)<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Marblehead Lighthouse Demonstration and Discussion (Creativity Lab)<\/p>\n

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Gallery opening and reception (Atrium and Gallery)<\/p>\n

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Panelist discussion in McMaster Auditorium with Dr. Reverend Willie Perryman (President, Toledo NAACP) and Jason Kucsma (Executive Director, TLCPL)<\/p>\n

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Juneteenth Celebration on Main Library’s Rooftop<\/p>\n

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OTHER JUNETEENTH EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

FDCA 2nd ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION \u2013 Saturday, June 18 \u2013 11am to 6 pm; Vendors, entertainment, activities; 1001 Indiana Avenue<\/p>\n

AALP JUNETEENTH CELEBRATE \u2013 Saturday, June 18 \u2013 4 PM TO DUSK; 19TH 1 PM TO DUSK \u2013 Black Arts Festival; Gospel Jazz Explosion \u2013 1326 Collingwood<\/p>\n

TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART \u2013 JUNETEENTH CONCERT\u00a0 – Sunday, June 19\u2013 Featuring Jane Eugene and Raheem Devaughan \u2013 419-255-8000 or tickets@toledomuseum.org<\/p>\n

SAMO ENTERTINMENT 5TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH DASHIKI DAY PARTY \u2013 Sunday, June 19 \u2013 VIBE LOUNGE \u2013 Vendor fair -2 pm and 6 pm in parking lot; DJ, open kitchen at 5 pm in lounge<\/p>\n

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