Education

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Do you have an organization that would like a speaker to come provide information about Juneteenth? Fill out the form below and one of our organizers will contact you with further details. 

Our mission is to educate Iowans on the history of Juneteenth and to preserve Juneteenth for future generations to come. 

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Storytime with DMPL

We partner with the Des Moines Public Library to offer a story reading to different age groups and small classes for adults. All targeting the importance of education on the Juneteenth federal holiday. Come with your questions, we have the answers.

2025 Locations: 

• Central Library: 
  • Thursday, May 8 at 10:15am (Wiggles & Giggles (toddlers)
  • ​Saturday, June 14th at 1pm (Adult Presentation)
• East Side Library: 
  • Monday, May 12 at 10am (Toddler Storytime)
  • Tuesday, June 3rd at 6pm (Adult Presentation)
• Forest Avenue Library: 
  • Thursday, May 15 at 10:15am (Family Storytime (all ages)
  • Monday, June 9th 6pm (Adult Presentation)
• Franklin Avenue Library: 
  • Tuesday, April 29 at 4pm (Crafty Readers (ages 3-8 + adults)
  • Thursday, June 5th at 6:30pm (Adult Presentation)
• North Side Library: 
  • Thursday, April 28 at 10am (Preschool Storytime (ages 4-5 + adults)
  • Saturday, May 31st 2pm (Adult Presentation)
• Southside Library:
  • Monday, May 5 at 6pm (Family Storytime (all ages)
  • ​Wednesday, June 4 at 6pm (Adult Virtual Presentation)

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On-Site Seminars

Do you have an organization that would like a speaker to come provide information about Juneteenth?

We are offering an education seminar that will explain the history, culture, and more. The seminar is structured according to the age group.

Lunch & Learn

Schedule an engaging Lunch and Learn session to explore the significance of Juneteenth. In this informative session, we will delve into the history, cultural importance, and contemporary relevance of Juneteenth.