Juneteenth: Library Closed – But Our Digital Doors Stay Wide Open!

All Fulton County Library System branches will be closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025. While we won’t be physically open, the digital library is available 24/7. Even from home, you can dive into history, culture, and stories that commemorate the spirit of Juneteenth.

Check out these Digital Resources: 

1. African American History Online & Infobase
   Dive into encyclopedia entries, historical images—including early Juneteenth celebrations—and curated timelines available via Infobase and African American History Online 
2. OverDrive / Libby eBooks & eAudiobooks
   Download compelling titles such as Heart of Atlanta (by Ronnie Green), which explores local civil rights history tied to landmark legislation 
3. Kanopy’s Documentaries & Film Collection
   Stream documentaries and films highlighting the significance of Juneteenth—perfect for teens and families looking to celebrate together 
4. Oxford African American Studies
   The Oxford African American Studies Center combines the authority of carefully edited reference works with sophisticated technology to create the most comprehensive collection of scholarship available online to focus on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture. 
5. America’s Newspapers by Newsbank
   Check out the Black Life in America collection to search explore topics from nearly 20,000 American and global newspapers from 1704 to the present, including over 400 African American newspapers
6. Proquest
   Search the Proquest Historical Newspapers database to find articles from African American Newspapers like the Atlanta Daily World, The Baltimore Afro-American, The Chicago Defender, and more.

Operating Schedule

• Thursday, June 19 – All branches will be closed for Juneteenth.

• Friday, June 20 – Regular hours resume.

Don't have a library card yet? Sign up online today .

You can use your library card to access digital materials and reserve titles from our Juneteenth kids book list.