December 28, 2010
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Public Library
This January, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will honor the life and the dream of America’s greatest
champion of racial justice, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Locations throughout Hamilton County will celebrate MLK Day with
art, music, stories, songs, and more!
The Main Library’s Children’s Learning Center (800 Vine Street)
invites children of all ages to Lift Up Your Voice: A Celebration of
Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17, from 1:00–4:00
p.m. Hear “Martin’s Dream” and sing freedom songs with Deondra
(Kamau) Means from ArtReach, a division of the Children’s Theatre
of Cincinnati. Then, build a Community Canvas with Happen, Inc.
Enjoy crafts and other activities, too! Sponsored by the Friends of the
Public Library.
Deondra (Kamau) Means of Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
perform as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for local school
children in the Children’s Learning Center on January 17.
For a complete list of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day programs at your local
Library, visit us online at
www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/programs.
Learn more about Dr. King with Biography Resource Center.
This online database in the Library’s
collection offers biographical information
about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other
heroes in the arts, sciences, business,
politics, sports, government, and history. In
addition to biographical sketches, you’ll also
find audio and video clips as well as photos.
Children and adults will work
together to create a
Community Canvas with
Happen, Inc. They will build a
famous work of art from an
ordinary chain link fence and
strips of paper, and the
completed masterpiece will
be on display for 30 days in
the Children’s Learning
Center.
Use your Library Card and PIN (usually the
last four digits of your phone number) to
access the Biography Resource Center at
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/bic1?userGroupName=cinc37305.
See Page 2 for more Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations at
your Public Library.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations at Your Public Library.
Monday, January 17
Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Rd., 369-4440
Martin Luther King Day: Enjoy stories by Jan Peak to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday 17, 3:00 p.m., Ages 5-12.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Corryville Branch Library, 2802 Vine St., 369-6034
Martin Luther King Day Celebration: Enjoy a variety of MLK activities. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., All ages. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Public Library.
Green Township Branch Library, 6525 Bridgetown Rd., 369-6095
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Bring Dr. King's legacy to life with stories, crafts, and activities. Families are
encouraged to attend together. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.
Groesbeck Branch Library, 2994 W. Galbraith Rd., 369-4454
MLK Movie Day: Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday with a movie! Watch "Our Friend Martin," featuring the
voices of Whoopi Goldberg and James Earl Jones, and enjoy free food and drinks. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., Ages 5-12.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library & the Kersten Fund.
Harrison Branch Library, 10398 New Haven Rd., 369-4442
School's Out - Give Peace a Chance: Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by decorating a peace sign while we learn
about Dr. King's message. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., Ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Ave., 369-4456
I Have a Dream: Stories & a craft for Martin Luther King Day. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., Ages 5-12.
Main Library, 800 Vine St., 369-6900
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Celebrate Dr. King's Legacy! See his life and legacy brought to life by Deondra Means from The
Children's Theatre of Cincinnati. Also enjoy crafts & more activities to remember this great leader. Monday 17, 1:00 p.m.,
Children's Learning Center, All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Main Library, 800 Vine St., 369-6900
Words for a King: Write a six word story about the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on your life and add it to our display
celebrating his life and legacy. Monday 17, TeenSpot, Ages 12-18.
Mt. Healthy Branch Library, 7608 Hamilton Ave., 369-4469
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration: Martin Luther King, Jr. stories and crafts. Monday 17, 3:00 p.m., Ages 5-12.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
◄North Central Branch Library, 11109 Hamilton Ave., 369-6068
Dream with Martin: 8th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration & Balloon
Launch. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., Ages 12 & under Sponsored by the Kersten Fund
Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 Enyart Rd., 369-6001
Celebrate Dr. King's Birthday! Do you have a dream? Learn about his involvement in the
Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March of Washington. Illustrate your own dream, and
enjoy birthday cake. Monday 17, 2:00 p.m., Ages 6-12.
Walnut Hills Branch Library, 2533 Kemper Ln., 369-6053
MLK and Me Today: Martin Luther King, a national holiday, civil rights, 3-day weekend:
What does that all mean to you? Come express yourself and make a souvenir. Monday 17,
2:00 p.m., Ages 6-12.
Celebration and Balloon Launch at
the North Central Branch Library
Tuesday 18
Bond Hill Branch Library, 1740 Langdon Farm Rd., 369-4445
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. with activities and crafts. Tuesday 18, 5:00 p.m., Ages
6-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library.
Wednesday 19
West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., 369-6026
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday. Wednesday 19, 3:00 p.m., All ages. Sponsored by the Kersten Fund.