June 19 is Juneteenth

 

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day and is observed annually on June 19. 

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Lincoln in 1863 freeing the slaves in the Confederate states, but it took two more years before the word reached Texas on June 19, 1865. The following year on the same date the first official celebrations for "Juneteenth" took place in Texas.  In 1980, Texas made it a state holiday and many other states began to also.  Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.

As a holiday, Juneteenth is often used by organizations in the U.S. and in other countries as a way "to honor the culture and achievements of African Americans."

Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Juneteenth". Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Jun. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth. Accessed 15 June 2023. 

June celebrates National Great Outdoors Month

             

         Is there a better pairing than reading and the outdoors?

Each of them on their own have many health benefits and are also very relaxing so joining them together makes things even better. Enjoy the month of June by spreading out a soft blanket under a little shade tree and reading the day away with some favorite books or magazines. Porches, hammock chairs, and park benches are all popular reading spots for many of us working in libraries here at Coastal. Where are some of your favorite places to read while enjoying the Great Outdoors?

JUNE 14th as NATIONAL FLAG DAY

Commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. 

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Flag Day is observed as an annual holiday to honor the flag and celebrate its history.

June is Rainbow Book Month. Let's share some Pride!

Rainbow Book Month™, celebrated the month of June, is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, pansexual, genderqueer, queer, intersex, agender, and asexual community. Rainbow Book Month™ is an initiative of the American Library Association, and is coordinated through its Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services and the Rainbow Round Table.

Here's some of our library displays celebrating this month: