The 6th Annual CBLC Book Fest will offer a glimpse of the African American experience. We are bringing together poets, visual artists, storytellers, musicians, and book clubs to emphasize cultural literacy!
Featured speaker presentation by Galveston native Fay Williams, Esq. in a moderated conversation about the history of Juneteenth!
FREE 360 photobooth with DJ IN4RED and activities for kids in the Learning Curve!
For more details see CBLC Book Fest & Juneteenth Celebration.
Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Texans two years after the signing of the emancipation proclamation in 1863.
As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.