Button Dragonfly

Let's celebrate Juneteenth by creating a button dragonfly.

Join us at Elmwood Park Branch June 16th at 1:00 pm -2:00 pm to learn about the spiritual and historical connection between Juneteenth and dragonflies.

History began in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts with the commemoration of the Dragonfly House, located on 115 Seaview Avenue; an historical safe haven for Black travelers dating back to the late 1870s. The house is adorned with golden dragonfly accents representing freedom, resilience, and connection to ancestors.

Find out more while we create our dragonflies.

Ages 6 and up!