Baker County libraries will be closed on Wed., June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
What is Juneteenth?
On June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, enslaved African Americans were informed of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. No one had told them before that Pres. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years prior--on Jan. 1, 1863, and Gen. Lee had surrendered two months prior. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as Juneteenth — a combination of June and 19 — for over 150 years. The day was recognized as a federal holiday and as an Oregon holiday in 2021. To learn more, visit the Smithsonian museum page. https://libraryaware.com/30GSR8
What is the flag in the image?
The Juneteenth flag is a symbol for the Juneteenth holiday in the U.S. The colors and symbols on the flag are representative of freedom and the end of slavery. The date on the flag represents that of General Order No. 3 issued in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Learn more at https://libraryaware.com/30GSR9
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Baker County Library District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all
members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the
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practices and requirements.
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The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues,
the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible
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