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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

January 20, 2020 - January 20, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Waukegan Public Library

128 N. County St.

Waukegan, IL 60085

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Description

Community members will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by donating their time to pack meals for those in need. Children will participate in our annual drop-in children’s service project, supporting Color a Smile. Families may stop by the Children’s Department during the day to create cards to send to those in need, including seniors and veterans.

Event Cost: Free

Event Times: 10 a.m.-noon, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and storytime at 2:30 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.waukeganpl.org/calendar

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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