January 9, 2009

Marking the 80th Birthday Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The event is a tribute marking the 80th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Thursday, Jan. 15
12:30 – 2 p.m.
“Happy Birthday Dr. King”
Cake ceremony kicked off by remarks from local officials, featuring songs and community members sharing their personal experience of the struggle for civil rights.
King Collection Area
3rd Floor

3:30 – 4 p.m.
Story Time in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as themes of peace, friendship and diversity through books and songs.
King Library, Children’s Room, Ground Floor

4 – 5 p.m.
Studio 150: Friendship Bracelets
Create a special bracelet to give to your friend or family member.
King Library, Children’s Room, Ground Floor


Saturday, Jan. 17
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Story Time – Themes of peace, friendship and diversity, featuring Jacqueline Woodson’s The Other Side.
King Library, Children’s Room, Ground Floor

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Resource Faire
A gathering of civil rights and social service agencies share information on available resources.
King Library, 4th St. Lobby, Ground. Floor

5:30 – 9 p.m.
“Evening Tribute to Dr. King”
Gospel music, poetry with drumming, youth song and dance, rendition of “I Have a Dream.” Reception follows.
Hal Todd Theater, Hugh Gillis Hall, S. 5th and E. San Fernando St.


Saturday, Feb. 14
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Story Time – Themes of peace, friendship and diversity, featuring Jacqueline Woodson’s The Other Side.
King Library, Children’s Room, Ground Floor

11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Re-enactment of civil rights march
Community participation invited to highlight the power of exercising the First Amendment right to free assembly to effect social change, nonviolently.
SJSU campus starting from King Library, 4th St. Lobby

1 – 2 p.m.
Re-enactment of civil rights courtroom scene, performed by Jaliya.
Hal Todd Theater, Hugh Gillis Hall, S. 5th and E. San Fernando St.

2:25 – 4:15 p.m.
Speaker Panel:
“Reinterpreting King’s Dream for the 21st Century”
A multicultural community panel discusses Dr. King’s legacy in the context of current events.
Hal Todd Theater, Hugh Gillis Hall, S. 5th and E. San Fernando St.

5:30 – 9 p.m.
“Evening Tribute to Dr. King”
Gospel music, poetry with drumming, youth song and dance, rendition of “I Have a Dream.” Reception follows.
Hal Todd Theater, Hugh Gillis Hall, S. 5th and E. San Fernando St.