Reading Public Library: Library Closing: Juneteenth

Reading MA

14 June, 2021

11:15 AM

Description

Press release from the Reading Public Library: 2021-06-14 The Library and the book drop will be closed Saturday, June 19, in observance of the new state holiday, Juneteenth.  The book drop will reopen on Monday, June 21.Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas.  Our normal hours will resume on Monday, June 21. As always, be sure to have your library card and PIN handy to take advantage of our many online and digital services, such as: This press release was produced by the Reading Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.