Celebrate Marshall this summer with our Comm-UNITY Wide Scavenger Hunt! All around town, businesses are waiting for you to visit & learn about them. Gather facts about our town by collecting cards & completing secret puzzles. Pick up a Collector’s Album at the library. This unique scavenger hunt begins June 6 & ends July 6.
*Registration for this event is now closed; the event is full.* Bring your mad scientist energy & build your own robot from random bits & pieces. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is […]
*Registration is now closed; this event is full.* Bring your mad scientist energy & build your own robot from random bits & pieces. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration […]
Registration is now closed; this program is full. Did you know that Marshall's United States Postal Service Museum is the second largest Postal Service museum in the United States, second in size only to the National Postal Museum? Join former Postmaster, Michael Schragg, on a tour through the largest collection of U.S. Postal memorabilia outside […]
*Registration for this event is now closed; the event is full.* Paint a rock with a kind message for yourself or to leave somewhere in town as a gift to a stranger. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming […]
*Registration for this event is now closed; the event is full.* Paint a rock with a kind message for yourself or to leave somewhere in town as a gift to a stranger. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District […]
This program is full; registration is now closed. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Help Desk. Abracadabra, alakazam, we're headed to the American Museum of Magic as fast as we can! Come along for a behind-the-scenes look at “the Smithsonian of American magic” with board member Marsha Lambert as your […]
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.
*Registration opens Monday, June 19* Whether you are expert-level or have beginner's mind when it comes to creating with watercolor paint, this afternoon is for everyone. We'll learn some basics & use our knowledge both on our own & to create something together. Meet at Eastend Studio & Gallery, 143 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI, […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 19* Play a large group game of Uno with special rules that make the game never end. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 19* Play a large group game of Uno with special rules that make the game never end. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration is required […]
This event is full, & registration is now closed. Join us for a tour of the Brooks Field Airport facilities as we learn first-hand from manager Craig Griswold about the history, daily operations, & special events of our local airfield. Please meet in the parking lot outside the Brooks Field terminal (1243 S Kalamazoo Ave, […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 19* We'll use a very common object to create a large art project together...& display it in the library for the rest of the summer! Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 19* We'll use a very common object to create a large art project together...& display it in the library for the rest of the summer! Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the […]
Share & explore community on your own time with Virtual Storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Kits will include a special link to YourMDL's YouTube station along with supplies to create a themed craft at home. Won't you […]
This summer, join the ever-growing community of YourMDL's Teen Loot box! Each month you sign up, you get a variety of fun items to keep, craft, & eat, plus an expertly selected library book to read in the sun. Save all the awesome loot inside & return the library book & box when you are […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Today, you truly get to play with your food. Using pancake batter, we will draw pictures, play games, & flip up some fun. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Today, you truly get to play with your food. Using pancake batter, we will draw pictures, play games, & flip up some fun. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Smashbooks are part photo album, part journal, part scrapbook, & part art capsule. Come together at the library to transform an ordinary composition book into a one-of-a-kind portable memory keeper. If you already have a smashbook, bring it! If you already have supplies you love, bring them. If not, no […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Use tissue paper & glue to create your own artistic masterpiece. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration for […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Use tissue paper & glue to create your own artistic masterpiece. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Choose your colors & add beads to create a fun bracelet to celebrate your friendship with someone special. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each […]
*Registration opens Monday, June 26* Choose your colors & add beads to create a fun bracelet to celebrate your friendship with someone special. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration […]
*Registration for this event is now closed.* No magic required to make these simple yet mesmerizing mini potion bottles. Carry them around as a necklace or keychain. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration […]
*Registration for this event is now closed.* No magic required to make these simple yet mesmerizing mini potion bottles. Carry them around as a necklace or keychain. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room […]
Group 1: 6 pm is now FULL. Please see our 7 pm event to register. Bring your family, friends, & neighbors to meet some new friends at our SRP Foam Party. Registration is required by July 5. This event is for all ages & is so popular we'll jump into the foam in two groups! […]
Group 2: 7 pm This event and the waitlist are currently full; registration is closed. Please check your email for communications regarding this (and all other) library events! Bring your family, friends, & neighbors to meet some new friends at our SRP Foam Party. Registration is required by July 5. This event is for all […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 3* Roll the dice to try to get 10 of the same number, & shout TENZI when you do! We’ll change the rules as we go to make it a FRENZI! Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library […]
*This event has been cancelled; please check out our other summer events.* Roll the dice to try to get 10 of the same number, & shout TENZI when you do! We’ll change the rules as we go to make it a FRENZI! Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome […]
All together now, let's explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Celebrate community this summer through food, wherein every ingredient has a role to make the whole something amazing. At the monthly gathering, we'll discuss that month's spice as well as recipe hits & […]
Registration is now closed. This program is full. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. Meet at True North for a sweet treat & some team-building fun. We'll create a bit of collaborative art & brainstorm some future teen programs. Don't miss this annual teen summer gathering. Wear comfortable clothes & plan […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 3* Start with the raw ingredients & create your own playdough to take home. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 3* Start with the raw ingredients & create your own playdough to take home. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration is required for each program […]
Join us at the Brooks Memorial Fountain for a special storytime with YourMDL's staff picks, silly songs, & group games. Bring a blanket, a camper chair--even an entire picnic setup--& soak up the community spirit. Brooks Memorial Fountain is located at 323 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI, 49068. All ages are welcome to attend. Inclement […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 3* Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 3* Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* Bake, create, & take home a variety of fidget toys to have on hand for any moment of boredom, anxiety, or stress. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* Bake, create, & take home a variety of fidget toys to have on hand for any moment of boredom, anxiety, or stress. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room […]
Join librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about The Candy House by Jennifer Egan. This New York Times bestseller imagines a fictional near-future where memories can be downloaded (or "externalized"), which allows for easy access & sharing. This title is available in regular print, large print, & audiobook through […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* Let's upcycle together & create some nature-inspired artwork. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration for each program opens […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* Let's upcycle together & create some nature-inspired artwork. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration […]
Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you for the enthusiastic response to our summer programs! Build up your bookshelf while enjoying an evening out with family & friends! This is your chance to yell "BINGO!" inside the main space of the library. Winners will be awarded books to keep & add to home […]
Due to low registration, this program has been cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. It's our last teen summer program & we're going on a hike! Meet us at the Brooks Nature Area pavilion (Stuart Lake Rd, Marshall, MI, 49068) where we will mix up our own trail snacks before […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* 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. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* 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. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are […]
Curious about the process of planning & executing a large scale mural? Meet the artist at Grand Street Park & learn more about our town's iconic mural created by Marshall's own Kimber Thompson. We're sure to learn a great deal about the history of Marshall as well as the art. Please plan to bring a […]
Transform a house-shaped photo frame into a work of art using various art & craft supplies. Just as none of our homes are the same, neither will be our creations. Perfect for you or to give as a gift, this program is free & all supplies are provided. Ages 18+; registration required. Our programs are […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* Choose from several summer designs or dream up your own design to create a painting for yourself or someone special. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required […]
*Registration opens Monday, July 10* Choose from several summer designs or dream up your own design to create a painting for yourself or someone special. Those entering Grades 1-3 in the fall, plus an accompanying adult, are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 2-2:45 […]
This program is now full; registration has been closed. If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk. All the water in the world is connected, including the water in our homes! Marguerite Davenport P.E, Director of Public Services and Aaron Ambler, Water Superintendent for the City of Marshall will take us on a […]
Registration is now closed. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Help Desk. Get ready for our first ever, in-person Goosechase! Using the app Goosechase, you'll complete missions by finding unique items around town, taking selfies, & going on adventures to Marshall landmarks to earn points for your team. Begin at […]
You've seen live theatre productions there...now go behind the scenes & on the stage! Join other community members for a tour of BOTH the Great Escape Stage Company & the Franke Center for the Arts, where you'll find out all of the ins & outs of some of your favorite places to experience art around […]