Library Gets Creative to Celebrate Juneteenth

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

The Anderson County Library celebrated Juneteenth a little early this year, with an event in the Electric City Makerspace on the second floor of the main branch in Anderson.

Dr. Raen Parker Washington led the event, which included art projects, history lessons and other celebrations. Washington, an artist, poet and writer, even created an original poem based on the words from those in attendance.

The event also featured a selection of books from the library celebrating Juneteenth and the African-American experience.