On Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20), all library buildings will be closed. We’ve gathered together title suggestions, online resources, and more to help you celebrate the life and legacy of one of the best-known leaders of the civil rights movement.
Check out these titles
Contribute to a community 'Dream Hands' display
As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a collage of our community’s Dream Hands will be on display in the Main Library Idea Box.
To share a dream and be a part of this community window display:
- Get a blank paper Dream Hand at the Main Library Children’s Services desk, and at both Dole and Maze branches.
- Write out (or draw) your dream on the paper hand.
- Return the paper hand to a library staff member, and we will display it on the Main Library Idea Box windows.
Discover, research & learn from anywhere
Explore these digital resources with your Oak Park library card and PIN:
- Read biographies, watch movies, and more with these collections on Hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy.
- Discover more about his life in Biography Reference Source.
