INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Central Library, there will be a Book Fest and Celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Texans two years after the signing of the emancipation proclamation in 1863. The Center for Black Literature & Culture will offer a glimpse of the African American experience through art, literature, and storytelling.
This year’s presentation is called Liberating Minds: African American Literature and Libraries. Inspired by the literary works of Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes and other authors and artists, we are bringing together the love of music and books each speaking and telling a story of amazing culture.
This year there will be a wonderful selection of local authors (author fair is from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.), the Musical sounds of Nu Destiny Christian Church Choir, exciting drop-in kids’ activities and more.
The featured speaker is librarian Mychal Threets who says “Library joy and book joy are what I’m all about. We all belong in our libraries!” At 2 p.m. Mychal will join us in a conversation moderated by Ashley C. Ford.
Tickets to the conversation are FREE, but sold out, but please note: Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for ticketholders. Ticketholders need to arrive by 1:50 p.m. We will have a waiting line for un-ticketed guests and will release empty seats at 1:50 p.m.