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Free Holidays MLK Day

Happy Birthday, Dr. King! at South Shore Branch

January 15 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Marcio Silva

Location

South Shore Branch, Chicago Public Library

2505 E. 73rd St.

Chicago, IL 60649

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Description

Ages 6-plus can come out to the South Shore Branch to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with crafts, stories and activities.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-5281

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/673dfe888fc0a328000d512e

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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