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Books & Storytelling Free Holidays MLK Day

Open Mic and Poetry Contest: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at Woodson Regional Branch

January 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Marcio Silva

Location

Woodson Regional Branch, Chicago Public Libary

9525 S. Halsted St.

Chicago, IL 60628

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Description

Ages 10-18 can take part in an open mic and poetry contest to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. through songs, poems, raps and speeches.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 5-7 p.m. Jan. 15, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-6929

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6736428b018bbb1c3dd7e192

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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