Now through Thursday, Jan.16- Hygiene Kit Drive. Assist the Kansas City Public Library’s AmeriCorp members in collecting toiletry items. These items will be assembled into kits on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service for distribution to those in need. Travel-sized shampoo, body wash, lotion and more may be dropped off at all library branch locations, including North-East branch at 6000 Wilson Rd. during regular library hours. For a complete list of accepted items or to make a monetary donation visit https://kclibrary.org/news/2024-12/2025-hygiene-kit-donation-drive-kicks-library-annual-mlk-day-service.

Friday, Jan. 17- PH Movie Night at Whim Space, 415 Prospect Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie will begin at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is the family-friendly film, Despicable Me 4. Free; concessions will be available. Visit PHKC.org for more information.

Sunday, Jan. 19- Library Movie Day at the North-East Branch Library, 2 p.m., 6000 Wilson Rd. Stop by the library for a free movie with popcorn and refreshments. Movie title to be announced. Call 816-701-3400 for more information.

Monday, Jan. 20- Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Government offices, banks, schools and the Kansas City Public Library will be closed in observance of this holiday. City trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day. The Northeast News will be OPEN.

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