Members of the Nefertari African Dance Company preformed a routine during the 2016 MLK Jr. Day celebration at MLK Library. (Photo by Morgan Hughes)

On Monday, January 16, Milwaukee Public Library’s King Branch (310 W. Locust Street) will be open and hold a day of special programs to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. The programs are free and open to the public. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through a day of arts, crafts, live music and storytelling. All other Milwaukee Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 16.

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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MPL hosts day-long event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 10, 2017

<h1>MPL hosts day-long event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />January 10, 2017</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized"><a href="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/24469369065_604f6e78f4_k.jpg"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/24469369065_604f6e78f4_k.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39330" height="460" width="690" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Members of the Nefertari African Dance Company preformed a routine during the 2016 MLK Jr. Day celebration at MLK Library. (Photo by Morgan Hughes)</figcaption></figure>
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<p class="p1">On Monday, January 16, Milwaukee Public Library’s King Branch (310 W. Locust Street) will be open and hold a day of special programs to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. The programs are <b>free</b> and <b>open to the public</b>. Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through a day of arts, crafts, live music and storytelling. All other Milwaukee Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 16.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Here is the lineup for the day:</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Free Blood Pressure Screenings and Flu Shots from 9:00 am-12:00 pm </b>(city employees are reminded that healthy rewards points can be earned)</span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Martin Luther King Day Timeline 9:00am -12:00pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><i>Visitors will be encouraged to share their personal experiences with those events and how they’ve been impacted and participate in a trivia quiz</i></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Collage-Making for Teens with Artist Jasmine Barmore 9:00am – 12:00pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Dream Books with Rochelle Melander 10:30am – 12:00pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><i>Participants can capture their dreams in tiny how-to books they create</i></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s2"><b>Mayor Tom Barrett will give welcome at 12:00 pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Afro-Brazilian Percussion Performance by Lancaster Elementary 12:15 – 12:30pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Tribute to Dr. King by Alpha Phi Alpha 12:30 – 12:45pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Kevin Hayden Band Performs 1:00 – 1:45pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Ex Fabula Fellows 2:00pm- 2:45pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><i>Listen to true, personal stories told by community members</i></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Signature Dance Company Performs 3:00 – 3:30pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Peace Cookies for all ages 3:30-4:30 pm</b></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1"><i>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.</i></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Visit <a href="http://www.mpl.org/MLKday"><span class="s3">www.mpl.org/MLKday</span></a> or our Facebook page for more information.</span></p>
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