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MLK - A Day On…Not a Day Off!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is January 19th and fast approaching. MLK Day has been a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of every January since 1986. The holiday is considered a day of service - “A day on…not a day off!”
Whether you are looking for audio of Dr. King’s landmark speeches or a biography on about his life, 1431 has something to help you celebrate the holiday. Be sure to stop by the library to pick up your MLK items today!
Click on a title to check the catalog for availability or call us at 929-3450 for assistance.
Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream"
Compact Disc
A Call to Conscience: the Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A Knock at Midnight: Inspiration from the Greatest Sermons of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK: the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tapes
Playaway
The Greatest Speeches of All Time. vol. 1 & 2
Trivia from the RCPL online database
The MLK holiday was signed into law on November 3, 1983 by President Ronald Reagan.
Illinois was the first state to declare Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a state holiday in 1973?
New Hampshire was the last state to officially observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1999
Atlanta, Georgia was the first city to declare Martin Luther King Jr. Day a holiday in 1971.
You can browse through The African American Experience inside the library or from home. If accessing outside the library, you will need your library card number and pin (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number).
Visit mlkday.gov to register your service project or learn about volunteer opportunities!
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