Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Schedule
Mon Jan 19 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Milwaukee Public Library (Martin Luther King Branch) | Milwaukee, WI
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The Martin Luther King Branch is open 9 am to 5 pm on Monday, January 19, 2026, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join us for entertainment and activities that highlight how our deep roots in community continue to hold us together today. More details can be found on the library’s website at mpl.org/MLKDay.All Day:
Makerspace Projects – Stop by the lab to work on a group weaving project and sticker wall.
Button Making – Create your own statement pieces.
Morning:
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Community Art Project with EGO the Artist – Discover your unique style while designing a canvas.
Milwaukee Teen's Mural of Hope
MPL Teen Advisory Board invites you to write your hopes and dreams for Milwaukee on paper that will be transformed into a mosaic banner.
We Connect - Chat with neighbors using conversation prompts.
10:30 am – 11:00 am
Story Time – Enjoy stories, songs, and play literacy for preschoolers.
Afternoon Performances:
12:00 pm -12:05 pm “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – Milwaukee Academy of Science Choir
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm Greetings
Joan Johnson, City Librarian, elected officials, and Dr. Joan Prince
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Milwaukee Academy of Science Choir and Drill Team
Experience the harmonious performances of the Milwaukee Academy of Science Choir and the dance moves of their Drill Team.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm How Do You Build Hope? What Inspires Change in the Community?
Panel Discussion with Dr. Robert Smith, Marquette University
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm Signature Dance Company
Young dancers demonstrate a new form of dance in which creative expression and spirituality explode in an exciting and uplifting style.
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Poet Laureate – Shelly Conley
Be inspired by spoken word presented by Milwaukee’s Poet Laureate.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Alpha Phi Alpha Trivia Contest
Learn facts about Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement while earning prizes.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Birthday Party
Enjoy music and treats in the Community Room while supplies last.
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Where is it happening?
Milwaukee Public Library (Martin Luther King Branch), 2903 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53212, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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