By Darrel Wheeler, Contributing Writer
Friends of the Oak Park Library (volunteers) teamed up with the Oak Park library staff to have a Juneteenth free book giveaway last Saturday, June 15th .
“We wanted to provide the community with some children’s books related to the Junteenth experience. I found a Juneteenth cookbook and a book about Juneteenth by the same author and publisher,” Friends of the Oak Park Library, Claudia Thomson, shared.
“We thought it would be a different and a productive way for the kids to celebrate part of their Juneteenth experience,” continued Thomson.
Kids were allowed to hang out, read, get books, converse, and eat up some tasty Bowlegged BBQ.
“Bowlegged BBQ we’re so nice to us. They donated the food because they believe in education, libraries, and helping our children,” the President of the Friends of the Oak Park Library, Olita, shared.
“We have to keep promoting the culture and keep our children’s hopes alive with reading and education. Today has been a tremendous opportunity to share these awesome books with the children.”
The “quiet” rule was lifted for one hour last Saturday at Oak Park Library in celebration of Juneteenth.
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