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Celebrate Juneteenth

Community Mural Project

2025-06-16 10:00:00 2025-06-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate Juneteenth La Plata Branch -

Monday, June 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-16 10:00:00 2025-06-16 11:00:00 America/New_York Celebrate Juneteenth Join us in honoring Juneteenth with a powerful display of art, history, and community! La Plata Branch -

Join us in honoring Juneteenth with a powerful display of art, history, and community!

We're coming together once again for the second annual Juneteenth Mural Creation, where you'll have the chance to express your creativity and celebrate the beauty, resilience, and contributions of the African American community.

How to Participate:

  • Help create a one-of-a-kind mural celebrating Juneteenth and its significance.
  • Show off your artistic talent—add your unique touch using the provided art supplies.
  • All ages are welcome to contribute to this collaborative masterpiece!

The mural will be available for the public to decorate all week long, so stop by anytime to add your piece of creativity. But if you join us at 10 AM on Monday, June 16th, you'll receive a special Juneteenth surprise!

No registration required—all supplies provided!

Let’s come together as a community to honor history, celebrate freedom, and create something meaningful!

If you have questions, please contact the La Plata Branch at 301-934-9001 or email laplataref@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Engagement | Arts & Crafts |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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