The Kankakee Public Library, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, will host a Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m, which will be held throughout the library. It is free and open to the public, as well as inclusive for all ages.
Each floor will have curated activities for the community. There will be a variety of musical performances and samples of various dishes by KayDz Eatz on the first floor, in addition to a performance by saxophonist James Render III, Kankakee High School Band Director.
The second floor will feature a reading by special guest speaker Dr. Janice Hooker Fortman, along with crafts for kids and teens. There will be a pop-up shop with local vendors on the third floor, as well as a performance by saxophonist Ellis Wright, of Joliet, from noon to 1 p.m.
Any questions should be directed to Shanelle Robinson at srobinson@lions-online.org.