Welcome to YourMDL Loot Box! Each month you register, you will receive a collection of goodies, all cozied up in a classy white box, with snacks & comfy vibes. Plus, each box includes a carefully curated book for ultimate chill. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
Working as a team, provide clues to uncover the code. Just don’t tip off the spy! Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 2 open for registration on November 29. Please contact the Help Desk with any […]
Due to the Marshall Christmas Parade, there will be no tech time tonight. If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times […]
Choose from several winter designs to create a special painting. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 2 open for registration on November 29. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday […]
Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & get ready for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. […]
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Learn to fold these small decorative stars to add a touch of color to any room, or as a gift for someone else. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 2 open for registration on November 29. […]
‘Tis the season…it’s time for the highly anticipated return of Santa & Singing. Join the library staff for a social evening full of holiday cheer featuring a guest performance by the Briton Singers from Albion College. Marshall District Library’s “house band,” The Long Overdues, will return to close the evening with our traditional carol sing-a-long. […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Drop in & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of […]
Discovery is right around the corner as children learn while they play. Through guided activities, sensory bins, freestyle crafts, & group stories, your little explorer will delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, & math! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
Make a personalized card for the holidays by creating your own art to display on the front. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 9 open for registration on December 6. Please contact the Help Desk with […]
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Did you know that the Pere Marquette 1225 Locomotive is one of the largest steam locomotives ever to operate in Michigan? It is rightly referred to as “The Spartan Locomotive,” because it was on the Michigan State University campus for 26 years where it was restored by MSU students—from a scrap heap to full operation. […]
Create a magical holiday scene with paint on a canvas & see how to make your picture pop using table salt. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 9 open for registration on December 6. Please contact […]
At Books on Tap, we read titles that you likely will not run into at your neighbor's book club. No celebrity lists, no high-profile awards, but plenty of thrills, twists, & theatrics. December's title is: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King. If you've read King before, this novella is unlike his usual […]
Marshall District Library board meetings are open to the public & are held at 7pm. The public is welcome to attend. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please contact the library director at least five business days prior.
Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & get ready for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. […]
Create patterns or pixel art using beads that will be ironed in order to fuse them together so you can take your creation to go! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 9 open for registration on […]
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Family Coalition invites you to spend a magical night at the North Pole & visit with Mrs. Claus...hot cocoa provided. Bring your blankets to sit on & meet us at the library to camp at Santa's Workshop for holiday-themed stories & take-home kits full of fun! This program […]
This session of Crafty Holidays has been cancelled. Please see the Friday (12/13) & Saturday (12/14) events to register for another session. Let's add some class to our holiday packages this year by creating hand-embroidered gift tags. All supplies provided. Ages 18+ only; event is free. This program is offered on three different dates; register […]
Discovery is right around the corner as children learn while they play. Through guided activities, sensory bins, freestyle crafts, & group stories, your little explorer will delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, & math! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
Let's add some class to our holiday packages this year by creating hand-embroidered gift tags. All supplies provided. Ages 18+ only; event is free. This program is offered on three different dates; register for the date & time that works best for you. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting […]
Let's add some class to our holiday packages this year by creating hand-embroidered gift tags. All supplies provided. Ages 18+ only; event is free. This program is offered on three different dates; register for the date & time that works best for you. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
Batter, flip, repeat. Simple as that. Nom. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 16 open for registration on December 13. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Join the Monday night book club for an in-person chat about The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. This novel “beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature...an inspiring & intimate story of her (Elisabeth Tova Bailey) encounter with a Neohelix alborlabris--a common woodland snail. While an illness keeps her bedridden, […]
Choose a game with your friends or play together as a large group. Either way, there's lots to choose from! Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of December 16 open for registration on December 13. Please contact the […]
All Spice packets have been claimed for this month. Please register if you plan on attending the meeting. Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club offers one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Embrace cozy vibes at Spice Club this winter, with themed cookbooks & warming recipes. Stop at the Help Desk to pick […]
Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & get ready for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. […]
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Bring your own Switch or play one of ours with your friends in one of four iconic Nintendo games including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Wonder, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Discovery is right around the corner as children learn while they play. Through guided activities, sensory bins, freestyle crafts, & group stories, your little explorer will delve into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art, & math! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
An after-hours special for teens only: 'Tis the season to party at the library with friends! Get into the holiday spirit with crafts, games, & gift wrapping. Dinner not provided, but you can count on magical amounts of sugary treats, of course! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! […]
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Marshall District Library board meetings are open to the public & are held at 7pm. The public is welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is reviewing mechanical and design bids for the upcoming MDL History Center project. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please contact the library director at least five business days […]
Drop in & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of […]
Participate in puzzle-making while munching on pizza! This program celebrates friendly competition as teams try to be the first to finish their puzzle. Everyone ages 5+ is invited to join! Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us know! […]
If you need help learning to use your device or are having a technology issue, stop in with your questions. Up to 30 minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign in at the Help Desk. Appointments for other times (& for virtual sessions) are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2700 or emailing […]
Welcome to YourMDL Loot Box! Each month you register, you will receive a collection of goodies, all cozied up in a classy white box, with snacks & comfy vibes. Plus, each box includes a carefully curated book for ultimate chill. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
Enjoy a community-wide puzzle swap throughout the winter months of January & February. You can take one home anytime you like. If you have one to add to the little free library, simply drop it by the Help Desk & we’ll put into the rotation of puzzle fun. Thanks, in advance, for sharing.
Take the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge in celebration of Smokey’s 80th birthday. Read 5 books during Happy Camp & get a Marshall District Library flashlight. Throughout the Reading Challenge, special activity sheets will be available each week as well as monthly scavenger hunts within the library. The USDA Forest Service is collaborating with public library […]
Drop in & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of […]
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