Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend by delving into his concept of the “Beloved Community,” a worldwide vision rooted in justice, inclusiveness, equal opportunity, and compassion for others.

Building a Beloved Community Mural
A Beloved Community is where “love grows beyond bounds.” Help build a collection of ideas and wishes for a beloved community. Write, draw, color, and collage onto a rainbow of sticky notes that will collect into a massive and evolving community mural.
Saturday – Monday, January 13 – 15 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

Mighty Community Art Installation
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for a beloved community, use boxes, paint markers and collage to design a neighborhood filled with the workers and resources it needs to thrive!
Saturday – Monday, January 13 – 15 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Makerspace

CMOM’s I Have a Dream Community Wreath
Inspired by “I Have a Dream”—a public speech delivered by civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. trace your hands and write your dream or hope for your community! As the week progresses, CMOM’s I Have a Dream Community Wreath will grow larger as kids add to the art.
Saturday – Monday, January 13 – 15 | 11am & 2pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Interactive Storytime: Martin Luther King Jr.: A Kid’s Book About Advancing Civil Rights With Nonviolence
Settle in for a meaningful read-aloud introducing kids to the Civil Rights movement and the life of an important historical figure - Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Saturday – Monday, January 13 – 15 | 4pm | All ages | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Honored in Portrait
Express your vision of peace and respect in a painting of an influential leader.
Saturday & Sunday, January 20 & 21 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm | All ages | 1st Floor

Community Helpers
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for a beloved community, collage, doodle and paste your favorite community job uniforms onto a mini version of you on a spinning cup to explore the many ways the people in our neighborhood help our community to thrive!
Saturday & Sunday, January 20 & 21 | 11 am & 2 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor

Pledge for the Future: Comic Book Creations
Find inspiration from the work of science fiction author Octavia Butler to create a comic book character that shares your vision and pledge for a better future.
Saturday & Sunday, January 27 & 28 | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm | All ages | 1st Floor

Healing Homes and Habitats
Explore the designs of architects like Paul Revere Williams, Norma Merrick Sklarek, and others as you draw, design, and build a solution to an issue important to you!
Saturday & Sunday, January 27 & 28 | 11 am & 2 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor