Otis Library

📖 We had a wonderful time at our Author Storytime with Stephanie Foster Brown!

Stephanie shared her Cabo Verdean heritage with attendees, read from her heartwarming book, My Heart Speaks Kriolu, and introduced children to the beauty of the Kriolu language and culture. After the story, our young readers got creative making their very own cavaquinho instrument craft!

🫶 Thank you to Stephanie for an engaging and meaningful program, and to all the families who joined us for an afternoon of stories, learning, and creativity.

📣 Please note that Otis Library will be closed next Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

🇺🇲 Federally recognized as a national holiday in the United States in 2021, Juneteenth is observed each year on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

📜 Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it could not be fully enforced in areas still under Confederate control. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with Union troops and announced that enslaved people in Texas were free. His order brought the enforcement of emancipation to more than 250,000 enslaved people in the state, a moment now commemorated as Juneteenth.

📚 Check out our display to learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth!

🎪 After-Hours Circus Show! 🎪

Celebrate the start of Summer Learning with an evening of laughter, excitement, and incredible circus artistry! Watch talented performers showcase dazzling juggling, hula hoop tricks, acrobatics, and other gravity-defying stunts in this fun-filled interactive show. No registration required.

📅 Sat: 6/20 l 2 PM - 3 PM
👥 All ages
🌟 Please note that regular library services will be unavailable during the performance.

🌎 June is Immigrant Heritage Month! To celebrate, our staff has picked a few favorite reads that highlight immigrant voices, experiences, and histories.

🤗 Which titles are you adding to your TBR?

📔 Our Young Adult Department is the perfect place to meet new friends, learn new skills, and sharpen the ones you already have. Our new(ish) YA Writing Group is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring writers to share ideas, receive feedback, and find inspiration in a creative new environment.

📅 Wed: 6/10 l 5 PM - 6:30 PM
👥 Ages 12-18