Juneteenth Mementos Sought For Display By Cartersville Library

CARTERSVILLE, GA — The Cartersville library is seeking personal mementos — photos, poetry art, even recipes — for a Juneteenth display planned for the last half of June.

“Our goal is to lift local Black voices of all ages,” said Meghan Stipe, adult services coordinator for the Bartow County Library System. “The library represents a community center for learning, a place for important conversations about the history of race in America, and, ideally, a space for racial healing.”

The central theme is: “What does Juneteenth, freedom, or community mean to you?” In addition to community submissions, the library will add historical and current photos, along with information on local history, people and places.

The library has been updating its collection of books by Black novelists, politicians and activists as well, and many of those titles also will be highlighted during the display.

"Last year I had drawings, a couple of poems, a rap, and photos of families and friends," Stipe told Patch. "They all turned out great. I'm hoping for a similar turnout this year."

The Cartersville library will be accepting photos, poetry, quotes or art at any branch from now until June 14, with the display starting on June 15 and running until June 30. For more information, email Stipe at the Cartersville Library.