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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

Free Admission for Illinois Residents

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Admission is free for Illinois residents on weekdays (Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays), November 27–December 22, 2023, as well as January 8–March 22, 2024. If you reserve your free tickets online in advance, your resident status will be verified using the zip code associated with the billing address provided. If you’re unable to reserve tickets in...

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

Tinker Tetris

Palatine Public Library - North Hoffman Branch 3600 Lexington Drive, Palatine, United States

Inspire creativity and grow your problem-solving skills with an egg carton Tetris puzzle! All Ages. Drop in.

Free

MLK Day Restoration

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

Put on some gloves and join us in removing invasive species. Tools, eye protection provided. Children 8 & up w/adult. Teens can earn service hours.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Free

Library BINGO

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

Come play BINGO on your day off! Drop-in between 3-4 p.m. to play this fun game for small prizes! For children ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Free

Honoring the Dream

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

Join us in Youth Services to honor the dream of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by exploring the theme of social justice. There will be stories and music in the Poet Tree corner, art in the Program Room, and a space to share your own dreams as well! You can participate in one or all...

Free

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