Inspired by King's vision, Arlington Heights volunteers prepare meals for homeless shelter ahml MLKDay service event
To help honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Arlington Heights Memorial Library offered its patrons an opportunity Monday to give back to the community.
Two sessions were held in the afternoon, during which attendees ages 12 and up made lunches and dinners for about 30 people who receive shelter on Tuesday nights at the First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights. Neal Parker, the library's programs and exhibits specialist, said the library has held service projects in the past, but this was the first time using the Makerplace resource. Opened in 2021 at 112 N. Belmont Ave. -- formerly the village's first stand-alone library -- the Makerspace features a commercial kitchen as well as 3-D printers, laser cutters, computers, sewing equipment and more.
"We're inspired by Dr. King's vision of the 'Beloved Community' in which everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger and hate," he added."Programs like this one are a great example of the library's mission, vision and values in action."
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