Katherine "Kitty" Luce
The Library is open for longer hours so you can study for finals!
Extended hours are Saturday, April 22 through Thursday, May 4. We're open most nights until midnight. Opening times vary.
Visit our hours page for the full details!
What does the Library do all day during the summer? One thing we do is add books to our collection; check out this online collection of new books added this summer!
June 19, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln presented the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, slaves in confederate states finally received word that they were free.
Freedom is a thread, and a fight, woven through this nation's history and current political climate. Continue to take action to celebrate and ensure true freedom for all through awareness of racial disparities, mobilization, and bold actions necessary to further the fight for social justice and equal opportunity. (Sianna Brito.) To learn more, visit the NAACP's Juneteenth page or NPR's article on How to celebrate Juneteenth in the age of commercialization.
Join the 33rd Annual Vallejo Juneteenth Festival & Parade on Saturday, June 17, 9 am to 5 pm!
Learn about Juneteenth activities and resources at the Solano County Library!
Check out this reading list from the National Museum of African American History & Culture or stop by the Cal Maritime Library for the following books.
Call Number: E-resource
Publication Date: 2018-2023
This government document provides an overview of of the history and legislation around this day.
Juneteenth (Revised) by 
Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration by
Envisioning Emancipation by
On Juneteenth by
September 15 - October 15 marks National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month in the United States, honoring a multitude of diverse cultures under the umbrella of the Hispanic or Latinx community.
To celebrate, the Library will highlight some of the movies and books in our collection that spotlight the experience of Latinx communities. Come check them out!
The Library of Congress-hosted website for National Hispanic Heritage Month has more information about the history of the dates:
"The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period."
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