The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. According to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, “on June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.” Juneteenth became federally recognized in June of 2021.

Happy Pride Month to all of our LGBTQIA+ patrons! Click "Read More" for recommendations of fiction, nonfiction, memoirs and documentaries showcasing queer voices. There is also information on BCPL celebrations and other local Pride events.

The June 2025 "In the Loop" newsletter is now available on our website! It details all of the fun and instructional events we have coming up for kids, teens and adults. Our programming for June includes exercise classes, gaming, various Pride Month themed events, and the big Summer Reading Kickoff Party!