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Celebrate America 250 & Colorado 150
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
History of Juneteenth
Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin. Credit: Austin History Center.
Juneteenth--Ralph Ellison
Ralph Ellison — An American Journey film
Ralph Ellison: An American Journey explores the many ways one of our most important writers and thinkers grappled with the question: "What does it mean to be an American?"
Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
Opal Lee
"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee discusses her work to solidify the holiday.
Image Credit: Vice President Kamala Harris stands by as Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth", makes remarks at a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith).
Locations & Branches
Rifle and Central Services
Hours of Operation
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Sunday:
Closed
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Monday:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday:
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Thursday:
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Friday:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Saturday:
Closed
Notes:
Other hours by appointment.