Former President Barack Obama announced Saturday that the dedication ceremony for his presidential library will take place in June, marking a significant milestone in the lengthy construction project.

In a video message, Obama expressed gratitude to residents of Chicago's south side, where the library is being built, for their continued support throughout the construction process. The former president specifically thanked the community for raising former First Lady Michelle Obama and for welcoming the family over the years.

The Obama Presidential Library has been under development for several years, with construction taking place in the south side Chicago neighborhood where Obama began his community organizing career. The facility represents the culmination of post-presidency planning that began during Obama's final years in office.

The June dedication ceremony will officially mark the completion of the library project, though specific details about the date and format of the ceremony were not provided in Obama's announcement. The library is expected to serve as both a repository for Obama administration records and a community resource for the surrounding neighborhood.