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Schedule of Events

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Photobooth

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Mark Taper Lobby

Stop by and capture the moment with a selfie or group photo to commemorate the fun at June Jubilee—share those great memories!

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Scavenger Hunt

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Various locations throughout the entire Central Library!

Embark on a fun-filled Scavenger Hunt Adventure at June Jubilee! Grab your scavenger hunt card at any information table on 5th St. or Flower St., explore the iconic Central Library, and get your passport stamped at each location. Return your completed passport for a prize at the Auditorium lobby.

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Quilt Display - Afro American Quilters of Los Angeles

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor - Rotunda

African American quilts are an expressive art form that gives voice to both the past and the present. The Afro-American Quilters of Los Angeles (AAQLA) will display their distinctive quilts, demonstrating quilting's rich cultural heritage.

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Marcus Miller's Drums

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: Flower Street Entrance - Maguire Gardens

An interactive drum workshop which focuses on the importance of drums in our society, past and present. Participants are given the opportunity to express themselves on a percussive instrument. The goal is to get total group interaction and stimulate (non-verbal) communication so that we learn more about each other and our cultures through the experience of drumming.

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Mind, Body, and Soul Revival

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: 1st Floor - International Languages Dept.

Mind, Body, and Soul Revival- Explore ways to nurture your whole self and create a health and wellness plan that fits your unique needs. Learn to use exercise, stress management, sleep, and diet to improve and manage your mental and physical well-being and keep your spirit lifted.

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Sunshine Storyteller: Her Traveling Shoes

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: 2nd Floor - Children's Literature

Ina Buckner Barnette, the Sunshine Storyteller, will share true stories of courageous Black women who spoke up and traveled for love, adventure, fame, and fortune. Intended for ages 5-12.

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Home Buyer Workshop

Time: 11 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Singleton Adult Literacy Center (ERTC)

Don’t miss the opportunity to start making strides toward purchasing your very own home. Experts have gathered to educate attendees on upfront costs, budgeting, and the impact a credit score can have on a loan. There will be a Q&A portion of the workshop, and of course, you can ask your pressing questions. Remember, homeownership can be for everyone, and that includes you.

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Double Dutch

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Flower Street Entrance - Maguire Gardens

Founders Courtney Tell & Sharalle Horn created Melanated Jump Squad, a South Central Los Angeles-based Double Dutch squad, as an outlet for communities to channel their inner youth through fun and family, promoting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Learn to jump, turn the ropes, or refresh your Double Dutch skills.

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1-on-1 Genealogy Help With CAAGS

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Carson Center

Don’t miss the opportunity to start making strides toward purchasing your very own home. Experts have gathered to educate attendees on upfront costs, budgeting, and the impact a credit score can have on a loan. There will be a Q&A portion of the workshop, and of course, you can ask your pressing questions.  Remember, homeownership can be for everyone, and that includes you.

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Afrofuturist Ancestor Masks

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Lower Level 2 - Octavia Lab

Join LA Commons in creating Afrofuturist Masks to uplift the rich visionary heritage of Octavia E. Butler. Participants will draw from seeds, plants, traditional Adinkra symbols, and futuristic components to create unique masks and fans that bridge the past, present, and future.

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Per-Zine Workshop

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Lower Level 2 Atrium - Outside Landing, opposite of the Octavia Lab

Come explore the genre of perzine (short for personal zine), where creators use zines to share individual experiences, feelings, and thoughts. Similar to the literary genres of autobiography and memoir, but often crossed with the kind of reflection found in a diary or journal entry, perzines can include many forms of creative expression, such as collage, illustration, poetry, and more! This workshop will start with a brief exploration of examples of perzines from the Library's zine collection. Participants have the opportunity to donate their finished zine to Special Collections.

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Filling in the Blanks: Rolland J. Curtis

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Lower Level 4 Atrium - History & Geneology Dept

Come take a look at some of these images and see if you can help fill in the blanks. Rolland J. Curtis served as a Field Deputy for Council Members Tom Bradley and Billy Mills in the 1960s, which gave him unique access to photograph the Black communities of Los Angeles in the 1960s and the early 1970s. His prolific image archive of this time and place resides at the Los Angeles Public Library. Staff and volunteers have identified many people in Curtis' photographs, but many remain a mystery.

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CommUnity Archives Testimonials

Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Meeting Room A

CommUnity invites Angelenos to share personal stories, preserve family legacies, and record testimonials of life in Los Angeles. Through one-on-one storytelling sessions with a community archivist, participants will have the opportunity to share and preserve their stories while contributing to a growing community archive. What stories, memories, and experiences do you want to preserve for future generations?

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Art Workshop

Time: 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Flower Street Entrance - Maguire Gardens

Create your own hand‑held fan rooted in Black cultural tradition. Using collage, affirmations, and your own creativity, you'll design a fan that celebrates your inner child and honors the resilience of our ancestors. All materials provided. No art experience needed—just come play.

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Face Painting

Time: 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Flower Street Entrance - Maguire Gardens

Sparking Imagination Through Art! Join artist Marquita Jordan for this 3-hour-long face painting program. Marquita is an excellent artist and knows that every child loves to dress up and pretend play.

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Hip-Hop and R&B Bingo

Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Thorton Courtyard

Think you know your R&B and Hip Hop? Prove it! Join us for R&B/Hip Hop Bingo—a fun, music-filled game where your knowledge of classic and current hits could win you a special prize! Bring your friends, vibe to the beats, and test your music memory.

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Nickelodeon Artist Event & Craft Activity

Time: 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor - Picture Book Room, Children's Literature

Bring your imagination to Nickelodeon for a hands -on workshop where kids can customize tote bags with the help of professional studio artists. Young creators can get their favorite characters custom-sketched directly onto their bags.

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Art Era: Jewelry Making-Introduction to Wire Wrapping

Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Meeting Room B

Join artist JazzEra for a jewelry-making experience that delves into the art of wire wrapping. This hands-on program invites participants to play with materials such as wire, copper, gemstones, and wood, discovering how these natural elements can unlock new layers of creativity while reflecting their unique personalities and interests.

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Healthy Meals With Soul

Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - International Languages Dept.

Nutritious meals nourish and heal our bodies. Enjoy learning how to prepare healthy recipes to celebrate Juneteenth while exploring how different foods nourish and support the body and mind.

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Out of the Dust: Folktales and Life Stories With Ina Buckner-Barnette

Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: 3rd Floor - Reading Room

Join us in the Literature and Fiction Department to learn the story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth. Marvel at Ina Buckner-Barnette's family story of being among the pioneers who built the oldest living Black–owned town west of the Mississippi—Nicodemus, KS. Experience an uplifting telling of Nelson Mandela's favorite African folktale, The Enchanting Song of the Magical Bird, a story about the power of hope and innocence.

With rhythmic accompaniment by the audience, using egg shakers, an Afro-Latino instrument popularised in Samba and harkening back to the musical ways brought by enslaved Africans to the Americas, the stories are woven together in Ms. Buckner-Barnette's unique and lauded style.

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Take and Make Craft

Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor - Reference Desk, Art & Music Dept.

Ghanaian-Inspired Krobo Bead Jewelry Bracelet & Earrings.

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Got Rhythm!

Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Mark Taper Auditorium

Got Rhythm! is a captivating dance and music performance based on the indigenous American art form of rhythm tap dance. Channing Cook-Holmes is a tap dancer and drummer extraordinaire who presents rhythm tap in its purest form with live instrumentation. It is a contemporary look at the origins of tap dance and its masters, featuring drums, bass, and keyboards. Channing, along with the ensemble, interacts with and engages the audience in rhythm making, encouraging each person to discover the tap dancer or musician inside.

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Family Storytime

Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor - Picture Book Room, Children's Literature

Enjoy stories, songs, and much, much more! Intended for ages 3-8.

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Dr. Marne Campbell on Allensworth

Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Meeting Room B

Lecture by Dr. Marne Campbell on Allensworth, the first California town established and governed by African-Americans.

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Small Business Workshop and Craft With Monica Rue

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Level 1 Atrium - Business & Economics Dept

Join Monica Rue as she does a short presentation on her experiences as a craft small business owner. The presentation will be followed by a craft workshop.

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June Jubilee Bracelet Making

Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor - Teen'Scape

Celebrate Black excellence through creativity, self-expression, and community. Create a bracelet that's uniquely yours by mixing colorful beads, adding charms, and designing something that reflects your personality, experiences, and style. Leave with a wearable reminder of the stories, creativity, and community that make this celebration special.

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Yoga/Flow With Fana

Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Flower Street Entrance - Maguire Gardens

The class will be a beginner- and family-friendly 50-minute yoga flow, designed to uplift the spirit and strengthen the body through different yoga postures.

Please bring a yoga mat (a limited number will be provided). Feel free to practice the entire Vinyasa flow, or just join us to pause and breathe together!

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Dr. Marne Campbell on Allensworth

Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor - Meeting Room B

Lecture by Dr. Marne Campbell on Allensworth, the first California town established and governed by African-Americans.