MLK 50 Giveaways

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50 years. 1972-2022. martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Celebrating 50 Years of Serving DC

Celebrate 50 years with the library

The DC Public Library is excited to celebrate 50 years of serving the D.C. area with a year-long campaign of giving! Each month a different gift will be made available at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Information Desk in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the library. You are invited to come in and join the celebration! Check out a book, utilize one of the library's amazing services, attend an engaging event and build your collection of limited edition library swag, while supplies last.

Announcing July's Gift!

black tall mug with MLK 50th anniversary logo

50th Anniversary Travel Cup

Show up to all of your backyard barbeques in style this July with a limited edition MLK 50 travel cup! This metal cup with lid is sure to keep your beverages cold on those hot summer days.  

Previous month's gifts include: 

  • Buttons, bookmarks & magnets (Sept./Oct./Nov.)
  • Hand sanitizer (Dec.) 
  • Scarf (Jan.)
  • Journal & ink pen (Feb.)
  • Totebag (Mar.)
  • Sportspack (Apr.)
  • Tee shirt (May)
  • Wireless earbuds (Jun.)
wireless earbuds in case with "50 years Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library" in gold on the case
black scarf with "50 years Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library" stitched in gold
Black drawstring bag with "50 years Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library" in gold
black notebook with "50 years Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library" embossed on the front
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Topic: Anniversaries
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