MLK Day at the library
The library is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join us at our Latonia location for a day of service. You can also check out books and videos about the civil rights movement at all locations.
Resources & Events
Civil Rights Movement
Let's look at some lesser known - but just as influential - people of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
A Day of Service
Jan 19th | 11:00am - 5:00pm
On this MLK Day, EVERYONE is invited to engage the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and seek out opportunities for service and…
Civil Rights & MLK
Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights pioneers, includes books for adults and children.
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Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum
Located at the former Lorraine Motel, where civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
5 Surprising Facts
5 Things to Know: Surprising Facts About MLK Jr.
Find out 5 surprising facts about Martin Luther King Jr. from the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
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The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day was the result of a 15-year campaign advocating for a national holiday.
Learn about Regional History
Find images and articles about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in our area.
Discover History
Black Newspaper Collection - Historical
Includes the Louisville Defender 1951-2010, Chicago Defender and Pittsburgh Courier.
geNKY – Northern Kentucky Genealogy Database
Local church, cemetery, yearbooks and other records. Complied and digitized by the Library.
Kentucky Post 1895-1959, 1962
Explore the full-text Kentucky Post to find historical information about the area.
Northern Kentucky Newspaper Index 1900s
Indexed Northern Kentucky Newspapers from 1900 to present.