Color your world this summer and join us for a day at the library filled with family, friends, and fun! Activities will include our Summer Reading Kickoff, a special Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Weslyn A. Bennett foundation, as well as conducting oral history interviews for the Oh, Inkster! 2026 Calendar project. You won’t want to miss it!
1. Summer Reading Kick-Off
SATURDAY
June 14, 12:00-3:00 pm
No library card? No problem!
Sign up for one during our kickoff event and earn your first Summer Reading prize! Whether you’re looking for chapter books, graphic novels, or audiobooks, get ahead of the school year this summer and come check out our collection!
2. Oh, Inkster! 2026 Calendar
SATURDAY
June 14, 12:00-3:00 pm
We’re creating a calendar highlighting the history of the library and we want to hear from you! Stop by our table during the Juneteenth parade and share a story with genealogist, JeanWinborn, who will conduct interviews for this oral history project. We want to hear your memories and experiences of the library - your story may be added to the calendar! (Follow-up interviews will be held on Saturday, July 12 during Mini Golf.) Let your voice be heard!
3. Juneteenth Celebration
SATURDAY
June 14 - 12:00-3:00 pm
Weslyn A. Bennett proudly presents their 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration. Enjoy the parade, floats, food, and music. Bring your family and make new friends!
Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster is part of the Library Network in the State of Michigan.