Choose from several fall designs to create a special painting for yourself or someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
What are those white boxes? Teen Loot Boxes! Each month you sign up, you get a variety of unique crafts, useful trinkets, a delectable snack, plus an expertly selected library book to read in-between homework. Save all the awesome loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. November Loot participants […]
Let's read some stories, share some songs, & learn something new together 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 channel along with supplies to create a themed craft […]
It takes patience, but mastering the origami Pikachu is a true test on the road to becoming a Pokémon master. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Learn to create a small, half-moon-shaped macramé hanging perfect for use as a car charm or ornament gift. Registration required for this free program; ages 18+ only. All supplies provided. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us know! […]
Join us for a special after-hours storytime at the library with your stuffed animal friend, then leave them to enjoy a sleepover in the library with other stuffed friends. You can pick them up Saturday morning with a unique scrapbook showing off all their nocturnal adventures & share in their fun memories. This program is […]
MDL needs your help at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover event to make magical memories for our younger patrons. Help us welcome our stuffed animal guests to the library during the event, then we'll take photos of all the crazy things they do in the library after hours! Registration is required; grades 6-12 only. Our programs […]
Join us for a special after-hours storytime at the library with your stuffed animal friend, then leave them to enjoy a sleepover in the library with other stuffed friends. You can pick them up Saturday morning with a unique scrapbook showing off all their nocturnal adventures & share in their fun memories. This program is […]
Learn a couple of basic knots in this beginner friendly macramé project that doubles as a charm & essential oil diffuser. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Longtime resident & community advocate Paul Davis will share photos & video of the miniature Marshall he has created at his home. Featuring three working model trains & specialized components spanning decades, the display features numerous well-loved landmarks including many local businesses. Marshall District Library even has its own billboard! Come to hear how this […]
We're sorry for any inconvenience, but this program has been cancelled. Join YourMDL as we partner with Heritage Commons & learn how to paint a beautiful barn quilt design on wood using acrylic paints. Barn quilts are painted squares mounted on barns that often follow traditional geometric quilting patterns & are sometimes used to indicate […]
Did you know the outdoor train at Cornwell's Turkeyville in Marshall is entirely fueled by volunteers? The Mid-Michigan Railroad Club was established in 1985, & over 50 members are dedicated to the operation of a 1/8th Scale 7 1/2" gauge railroad today, as well as offering FREE train rides for everyone on scheduled Run Days. […]
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.
This program has been cancelled. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the Help Desk. Create something new out of something familiar! Both independently & in teams, we will challenge ourselves to create engineering marvels out of some unique secret building materials. Registration required. This program is intended for grades 2-5. Younger students […]
Get a jump start on the rush & spend an hour creating holiday gift tags. Gift Tags are perfect on carefully wrapped packages, but can also transform a simple gift bag. Make as many as you can in an hour while visiting with old &/or new friends over a cup of freshly brewed tea, if […]
Design. Construct. Create. Build based on an offered challenge or do your own thing with library-provided LEGOs. Other building & architecture materials may be available as well. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration is now closed. Our programs are free (& very popular)! […]
Join librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. This Tender Land is the unforgettable story of four orphans who travel the Mississippi River on a life-changing odyssey during the Great Depression (Amazon). Available in regular print, large print, & audio through MeL. […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. We're getting into cozy season, so let's indulge in comfort food this November. Bring recipes & stories to share that revolve around what comfort food means to you. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required on each […]
This program has been cancelled; a replacement activity will be provided in its place. 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. Grades 6-12 are […]
Registration for this program is now closed; look for future Pizza & Stories on our winter event calendar. It’s time to Give Thanks! YourMDL, in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative, invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this fall...with pizza dinner provided. Bring your own blankets to sit on & meet us […]
Are you looking for a sign to treat yourself? Well, look no further than Teen Loot Boxes! Each month you sign up, you get a bunch of fun stuff (including snacks), & an expertly selected library book to read when you come in from the cold. Save all the awesome loot inside & return the […]
Let's read some stories, share some songs, & learn something new together 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 channel along with supplies to create a themed craft […]
This event has been cancelled. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions regarding registrations. Mobsters from the biggest families start to arrive in Atlantic City for a conference to create The Commission: the first ever governing body to oversee all mob organizations in the United States. Tensions quickly start to build; anything could happen […]