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Juneteenth Author Bash!

Black Authors Spotlight on Heritage
2025-06-22 13:00:00 2025-06-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Juneteenth Author Bash! 2nd Annual Juneteenth Author BASH including 50+ black authors, raffles & refreshments, books, music, live readings and art! Martin Luther King -

Sunday, June 22
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-22 13:00:00 2025-06-22 17:00:00 America/New_York Juneteenth Author Bash! 2nd Annual Juneteenth Author BASH including 50+ black authors, raffles & refreshments, books, music, live readings and art! Martin Luther King -

2nd Annual Juneteenth Author BASH including 50+ black authors, raffles & refreshments, books, music, live readings and art!

Juneteenth BASH - Black Author Spotlight On Heritage

Martin Luther King Branch
Sunday, June 22
1-5 PM

Immerse yourself in a world of books and community as we come together to honor Juneteenth and the power of storytelling.

Over 50 Black authors providing 50+ reasons not to miss this exciting event! From book signings to readings, there's something for every book lover to enjoy. Activities include face painting, health screenings, photo booth, children’s readings, food trucks, music and more!

Please mark your calendars and get ready to BASH with us!

Free parking at MLK Branch Library and East High School. 

Made possible by Collette Harrell Literary Events with support from Columbus Metropolitan Library, GCAC, Ohio Dept of Development Minority Business Assistance Center, Urban Aging Residents Coalition and Columbus Film Author & Photography Festival

AGE GROUP: | Communities |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Event | Authors at the Library | Author Visit |

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