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Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 21, 2013

What's Open, Closed in Burlington on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

A look at what is open and closed in Burlington and the state today.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and that means a few locations, especially government offices, are closed. Here is a look of what is open and closed in Burlington and at the Massachusetts State level today. History of today: Nearly 15 years after Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968, then-President Ronald Reagan signed into law the King Holiday Law. But the history of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday dates back to the first January after his death. Atlanta, the home of the King Memorial Center, held an observance of the civil rights icon’s birthday. After several attempts to turn the birthday into a national holiday, dating back to 1968, the law was finally passed in 1983 and the first national observance was held in …

Vanessa Jimenez

10:35 am on Monday, January 21, 2013

I really apreshiate what martin luther king jr. did for us everyone should be greatful of him without him   more ›

Saturday, January 12, 2013

The Book Corner: Library Job Opening, Book Club and Holiday Closing

The Burlington Public Library has a wide variety of upcoming programs and events.

The Burlington Public Library has a bunch of upcoming events and accounts of past events residents can check out. The following is a press release listing what has happened, is currently happening and what is coming soon. Library Hours The Library will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Job Opening The library is seeking an energetic multi-tasker to work evenings and every other Saturday at the busy Circulation Desk in this 15 hour per week Library Aide position.  Strong computer skills and experience working with the public is necessary.  Previous library experience is helpful.  or more information visit the library or our website at burlingtonpubliclibrary.org Terrorism and the 1993 World Trade …

Monday, January 16, 2012

What’s Open & Closed on MLK Day

A look at what is open and closed in Burlington and the state today.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and that means a few locations, especially government offices, are closed. Here is a look of what is open and closed in Burlington and at the Massachusetts State level today. History of today: Nearly 15 years after Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968, then-President Ronald Reagan signed into law the King Holiday Law. But the history of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday dates back to the first January after his death. Atlanta, the home of the King Memorial Center, held an observance of the civil rights icon’s birthday. After several attempts to turn the birthday into a national holiday, dating back to 1968, the law was finally passed in 1983 and the first national observance was held in …

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