

Members of the Nefertari African Dance Company preformed a routine during the 2016 MLK Jr. Day celebration at MLK Library. (Photo by Morgan Hughes)
Here is the lineup for the day:
Free Blood Pressure Screenings and Flu Shots from 9:00 am-12:00 pm (city employees are reminded that healthy rewards points can be earned)
Martin Luther King Day Timeline 9:00am -12:00pm
Visitors will be encouraged to share their personal experiences with those events and how they’ve been impacted and participate in a trivia quiz
Collage-Making for Teens with Artist Jasmine Barmore 9:00am – 12:00pm
Dream Books with Rochelle Melander 10:30am – 12:00pm
Participants can capture their dreams in tiny how-to books they create
Mayor Tom Barrett will give welcome at 12:00 pm
Afro-Brazilian Percussion Performance by Lancaster Elementary 12:15 – 12:30pm
Tribute to Dr. King by Alpha Phi Alpha 12:30 – 12:45pm
Kevin Hayden Band Performs 1:00 – 1:45pm
Ex Fabula Fellows 2:00pm- 2:45pm
Listen to true, personal stories told by community members
Signature Dance Company Performs 3:00 – 3:30pm
Peace Cookies for all ages 3:30-4:30 pm
End the day on a sweet note with cookie decorating. Complimentary water will be available courtesy of Roundy’s and complimentary coffee will be provided by Stone Creek Coffee.
Visit www.mpl.org/MLKday or our Facebook page for more information.
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