Shawnee library, city, casinos, jazz band, veterans celebrate 250th Independence Day
Oklahoma Baptist University graduates Linnea Malmberg, left, and Abigail Ryan pose by a community tile artwork, which they coordinated since May, during the "Pop In to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Popcorn and Ice Cream" event at Shawnee Public Library on June 29. - Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
On Saturday, July 4, America celebrated its 250th Independence Day.
But, in Shawnee, the celebration lasted almost a week.
Shawnee Public Library threw a three-day party.
On Monday, June 29, Shawnee Branch Manager Mary Sims offered popcorn and ice cream sandwiches during “Pop In to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.” The Snow Shak truck came to the library on June 30, providing free red, white and b…
