Atlantic City Free Public Library to Host 11th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read-In and Luncheon Jan. 17
Community members, officials, and students will gather at Noyes Arts Garage to read Dr. King’s words, reflect on his legacy, and celebrate the 2026 MLK holiday.
ATLANTIC CITY – One of the Atlantic City Free Public Library's most popular programs — the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-in — will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at the Noyes Arts Garage located at 2200 Fairmount Ave.
Staff and community members, along with local officials, will read some of Dr. King’s speeches and talk about his impact in celebration of his life and legacy. The program will also include a free catered lunch and live music. Registration is required. The library will provide free parking for attendees at the Wave Garage.
The library received grant funding for this event from the New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for the 11th Annual Dr. King Jr. Read in and Luncheon. The commission received applications from across the state proposing a wide range of interesting and creative activities to commemorate the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King federal holiday.
To register, email rrodri@acfpl.org, call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3075, or visit the programs page at acfpl.org for an online signup form. Space is limited.
Editorial Note: Atlantic City Focus' Raymond Tyler will be one of the featured presenters.
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