Celebrate Black History Month at the Adrian Public Library posted 2/9/09
AC professor Dr. Richard Koch to lead discussion on Martin Luther King, Jr.

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian Public Library, in cooperation with Adrian College, is pleased to present MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: LEADER OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is usually thought of as the leader and foremost hero of the 50's and 60's Civil Rights Movement. He is the only figure from the movement to have a national holiday established in his memory. How did he get connected to the movement? How did he become its leader? What was his special contribution? And, how can we make use of his thought and courage to continue to make a difference today? These will be the topics covered and the conversation people are invited into during this presentation.

Dr. Richard Koch, professor of English at Adrian College, will be leading the presentation. Koch has taught courses on the Underground Railroad, Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Movement, and African American Literature. He has published articles on Martin Luther King and Malcolm X in the National Association of African American Studies 2007 and 2008 monograph series as well as presented at conferences on these topics. Join us for his discussion on this timely topic.

The Adrian Public Library is located at 143 E. Maumee Street in downtown Adrian. Due to ongoing renovation of our south entrance all visitors must enter the library through the north entrance off of the Toledo Street parking lot. For information on library programs and services please visit the library’s web site at www.adrian.lib.mi.us or call 265-2265. Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.