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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library by participating in this National Day of Service! Help us contribute to Letters Against Isolation. Stop by and create a card. Letters Against Isolation's mission is to "connect volunteers with isolated seniors so that you can write them letters to brighten their days!" Letters will be reviewed...

Free

Heroes and Helpers Storytime

La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

Join us as we share stories about people who make a difference in our lives. This drop-in storytime is for ages 3-5. Space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.

Free

MLK Day of Service

Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, register by emailing Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Free

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This family-friendly day features musical performances, interactive activities, community organizations, and more! Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther...

Free

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration

Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum through art activities, storytelling, and reflection. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Visit our story lounge on Floor 2 to peruse children's books on the civil rights movement, race, and identity. Explore resources to help you have conversations with your children...

Interactive Movie

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Enjoy this immersive movie experience. It’s-a me, Mario! This is not your normal movie-going experience, it’s totally immersive. Interact with the movie by using props, eating snacks, and acting alongside your favorite pair of plumbers while we watch, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It’s a day off from school so bring the whole family. Call...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

In addition to celebrating and honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day is also a national day of service - a great time to give back to your community. We know how important the support of a community is in our day-to-day lives. For this day of service, we're partnering with the...

Free

Drop-in: MLK National Day of Service Project

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

For all ages. Join us as we complete a project for the National Day of Service. We are making fleece tie blankets for Camden's Comfort Project. Spend a few minutes or a few hours volunteering. Available while supplies last.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate...

Free

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