Last Saturday, the King County Library System (KCLS) invited patrons to celebrate Juneteenth with an event at the Federal Way Library Makerspace.
The engaging event drew a crowd of nearly 300 patrons, who enjoyed learning about Juneteenth and African American history through stories and hands-on activities, including the “American Traveling History Museum: The Unspoken Truths,” founded and curated by Delbert Richardson; The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing by Neveah Wright; KCLS Makerspace activities; and Community Partners Tabling with Federal Way Black Collective, Phenomenal She, Game of Life, PICA-WA, Blkbry Doulas, Eileen and Callie’s Place, and KCLS Race and Social Justice Advisory Committee.
KCLS’ Juneteenth celebrations continue throughout the month with an additional online event on Wednesday, June 21, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Patrons are…
