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In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. published his fourth and final book, Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community. During MLK Week 2025, DC Public Library invites you to join us to examine how these powerful words resonate today as we explore the parallels between the challenges of Dr. King’s era and the critical issues of our time. Engage in meaningful discussions, check out recommended reads about Dr. King and his legacy of nonviolence, learn about the broader Civil Rights movement, and dive into history of activism right here in the District with your DC Public Library Card.
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Selected Works by Dr. King
On Exhibit
The Negro Motorist Green Book
Join us for the opening weekend of The Negro Motorist Green Book on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Up from the People
Explore Up from the People: Protest and Change in D.C., the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library’s permanent exhibit. It is located outside The
Related Reads
Anniversary of the March on Washington
Celebrate the Anniversary of the March on Washington which took place on Aug. 28, 1963, at the March on Washington. Check out recommended titles, stream documentaries and research both local and national history related to this landmark moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
Our City, Our Stories
Connect with your community through Our City, Our Stories! This series brings together residents and experts to explore the issues that matter most to D.C.
