Dr. King Read-in & Luncheon to be held Jan. 17

Published Dec. 9, 2025; updated Jan. 15, 2026

One of the Atlantic City Free Public Library's most popular programs - the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-in - will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Noyes Arts Garage (2200 Fairmount Ave.). The library will provide free parking for attendees at the Wave Garage.

Staff and community members, along with local officials, will read some of Dr. King’s speeches and talk about his impact in celebration of his life and legacy. The program will also include a free catered lunch and live music. (Registration for this program is now closed.). 

The library received grant funding for this event from the New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. The Commission received applications from across the state proposing a wide range of interesting and creative activities to commemorate the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King federal holiday.