June 19th – Juneteenth Watch Party

Invite family and friends to watch the FREADOM Rally and Town Hall (below and on the Washington, DC Public Library Youtube page) that took place in Washington, DC on May 31, 2025. Celebrate the freedom to read and learn, as we lift our voices in action to support Dr. Carla Hayden and our country's librarians, and defend our access to all books, learning, and expression. Featuring speakers Jason Reynolds, Amanda Jackson, Med Medina, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Traci D. Hall, Lisa Varga and others.

June 21st – Author Read-In

A virtual read aloud event, sponsored by the Black Caucus of the American Librarain Association (BCALA) from 12-2:00 pm EST featuring acclaimed authors (Amina Luqman-Dawson, Jerry Craft, Kelly Starling Lyons, Derrick Barnes, and more) reading from their favorite beloved and banned books. Register Here!

Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump

Watch the CBS News interview with Dr. Carla Hayden