Main Library, Children's Learning Center, 800 Vine St., 513-369-6922

Celebrate the life of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luterh King Jr. from 2-4 p.m. at the Children's Learning Center in the Main Library. Children's Theatre of Cincinnati actor Deondra Kamau Means will perform "Martin Dream," a one-man show that explores the real person behind the historic figure. Afterward, children can make a "stained glass" window craft using inspirational words. 

Blue Ash Branch, 4911 Cooper Road, 513-369-6051 

Explore the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with stories, songs and crafts 1:30-2:30 p.m. This program is geared toward elementary schoolchildren and their caregivers. 

Deer Park Branch, 3970 E. Galbraith Road, 513-369-4450

Celebrate with stories, activities, crafts, and snacks starting from 2-4 p.m. Attendees must be between the ages of 5-12. Registration required. 

Hyde Park Branch, 2747 Erie Avenue, 513-369-4456

Celebrate peace with stories and a craft from 2-3 p.m.

North Central Branch, 11109 Hamilton Avenue, 513-368-6068

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with a story and balloon launch from 2-3 p.m.

Groesbeck Branch, 2994 W. Galbraith Road, 513-369-4454

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by watching a movie and enjoying snacks from 2-3:15 p.m.