Ages 2-6 The Virtual Storytime kit is full of supplies for your preschooler to use while following along with stories, songs, & fingerplays...as well as craft projects perfect for building fine-motor skills. Storytime focuses on incorporating the 5 early literacy practices: talk, sing, read, write, & play! Also included in your kit will be a […]
Do you have a sewing machine at home but have never really used it? Would you like to get it out of its case & learn the basics of how to use it? Schedule a 1:1 appointment with Head of Programming Shauna Swantek for a beginner's session. Don't have a sewing machine? Attend the Meet […]
Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. Bring your own Switch or play one of ours with your friends in one of four iconic Nintendo games including: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. This program is […]
Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. Bring your own Switch or play one of ours with your friends in one of four iconic Nintendo games including: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. This program is […]
You've collected them all, now learn to play with them all. The Pokémon Trading Cards are more than beautiful & desirable collectibles, they allow you to battle opponents, evolve partners, & claim victory. Learn the rules with a basic starter set & how to build a strong deck. Leave with a custom battle mat, & […]
You've collected them all, now learn to play with them all. The Pokémon Trading Cards are more than beautiful & desirable collectibles, they allow you to battle opponents, evolve partners, & claim victory. Learn the rules with a basic starter set & how to build a strong deck. Leave with a custom battle mat, & […]
Registration for this program is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. Come meet a new plushie friend, then show them off!. You will have the chance to pick out a new stuffed animal friend, play some games to get to know them, & walk them down the runway to […]
Registration for this program is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. Come meet a new plushie friend, then show them off!. You will have the chance to pick out a new stuffed animal friend, play some games to get to know them, & walk them down the runway to […]
Design. Construct. Create. Build based on an offered challenge or do your thing with library-provided LEGOs. Other building & architecture materials will be available as well. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. An evening weeknight & afternoon weekend session […]
Registration for this program is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space […]
The library is adding sewing machines to our Library of Things in April! Thanks to a grant administered by the Library of Michigan, the library now owns three sewing machines. Register for this beginner session to get acquainted with the machines & complete a basic sewing project. Ages 18+ only. Registration required.
Spring into the world of YourMDL's Teen Loot box! Is that phrase overused? Regardless of eyerolls or actually springing, mark your calendar for the next Loot Box. Each month you sign up, you get a variety of items to keep, crafty things to explore at home or on the go, & a thoughtfully selected library […]
Ages 2-6 The Virtual Storytime kit is full of supplies for your preschooler to use while following along with stories, songs, & fingerplays...as well as craft projects perfect for building fine-motor skills. Storytime focuses on incorporating the 5 early literacy practices: talk, sing, read, write, & play! Also included in your kit will be a […]
Design. Construct. Create. Build based on an offered challenge or do your thing with library-provided LEGOs. Other building & architecture materials will be available as well. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. An evening weeknight & afternoon weekend session […]
Brew up a spellbinding potion & carry a bit of magic with you in a tiny bottle necklace. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Experience methods of creating poetry using words, phrases, or lines that come from somewhere else. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club continues, offering one spice each month this spring to experiment with in your kitchen. At the monthly gathering, we'll discuss that month's spice as well as recipe hits & misses. (Meetings are April 4, May 2, & May30; come to one or come to all.) Bring your flavor passport, an […]
We've got a variety of random things for you to paint so come pick one out & paint it! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
This event has been cancelled. April is national poetry month, so let's celebrate in a creative space where we'll create our own poems. Whether you're looking to write your very first poem or have a notebook full of them already, this event is for you. Information will be shared about the Mack & Capman poetry […]
Roll the dice to try to get 10 of the same number. Do it enough times & you could triumph as the Tenzi Tourney Champion! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
The Interurban electric railway system transported countless people across the southeast corner of Michigan in the early 1900s. Relive & remember this groundbreaking lifestyle & how the enterprise industrialized the area with guest speaker Tom Nolte. A member of the Grass Lake community since 1986, Nolte will share his experiences with the Lost Railway Museum, […]
Choose from several spring designs to create a special painting for yourself or someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
The library is adding sewing machines to our Library of Things in April! Thanks to a grant administered by the Library of Michigan, the library now owns three sewing machines. Register for this beginner session to get acquainted with the machines & complete a basic sewing project. Ages 18+ only. Registration required.
Come meet the library's sewing machines, learn how they work, & practice "driving" them. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Using colored pencils or gel pens, color a springtime greeting card while chatting in a calm environment. All supplies provided; program is free. Ages 18+ only; Registration required. Please note: Watch your email for a response, noting confirmation or waitlist status, within 24-48 hours. If you do not have regular email access, you may contact […]
Bring your favorite Big person, Little person, or your whole family along for a special cooking experience at YourMDL! This round, we will explore recipes from history & learn about the era they come from. This program is recommended for youth in grades 2+ & their favorite adult(s); younger children may attend as part of […]
Colored batter & creativity combine as we griddle up some tasty pancake art - it's art you can eat! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Join librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This interstellar adventure from Weir is "a tale of discovery, speculation, & survival to rival The Martian" (Amazon). This title is available in regular print, large print, & audiobook through MeLCat. Whether you attend regularly […]
Use tissue paper & glue to create your own artistic masterpiece. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
This grid craft is all grown up. Make your design on a grid base & melt it into something cool. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
A mysterious ticket to the masquerade ball at Ravenwood Castle arrives in your mailbox in an unmarked envelope. It's clear somebody wants you there, but you don't know why. This is where your story begins. Join us for an evening of mystery, masquerading, & murder! This is an interactive murder mystery dinner. The character you […]
This program has been cancelled due to low registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk. Do you have a new dog or would you like to learn more about how to choose the breed that is best for you? How about learning everyday care practices, as well as the […]
This is your chance to yell "BINGO" in the library. Winners are awarded books & other prizes. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Learn the basics of stitching Xs to create grid art with thread & needle. Free kit provided. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Registration for this event is now closed; watch our website for more adult crafts to come! In this intermediate macramé project, you will learn 4 different knots that will help you create a beautiful daisy-inspired keychain. You'll have the option to customize the color of your flowers & to add a name with alphabet beads […]
Design. Construct. Create. Build based on an offered challenge or do your thing with library-provided LEGOs. Other building & architecture materials will be available as well. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. Please note: Watch your email for a […]
Ages 2-6 The Virtual Storytime kit is full of supplies for your preschooler to use while following along with stories, songs, & fingerplays...as well as craft projects perfect for building fine-motor skills. Storytime focuses on incorporating the 5 early literacy practices: talk, sing, read, write, & play! Also included in your kit will be a […]
Spring into the world of YourMDL's Teen Loot box! Is that phrase overused? Regardless of eyerolls or actually springing, mark your calendar for the next Loot Box. Each month you sign up, you get a variety of items to keep, crafty things to explore at home or on the go, & a thoughtfully selected library […]
You know the rules. Comes play until you win. Everyone plays in one giant game of Uno. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Show how well you know Marshall District Library by embarking on a library-wide hunt! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
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 make a stylish, customizable spiral keychain using some cotton chord & one knot! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Oh snap! We're headed back to the 90s with these retro crafts that are absolutely "da bomb". We'll be making sand art & lava jars (not real lava) to evoke the essence of this beloved bygone era. Booyah! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Please note: Watch your email for a response, noting confirmation or […]
Remember the excitement of visiting the book fair when you were in school? Our used books sale is like that but without cute cat posters. A wide variety of books & media will be available at our spring used books sale! Monies collected will be used to fund library programming. Cash, check, or credit card […]