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 […]
Following the success of our Little Free Plant Library in 2023, we welcome you to enjoy a community-wide puzzle swap throughout Happy Camp. You can take one home anytime you like. If you ever have one to add to the little free library, simply drop it by the Help Desk & we’ll put into the […]
In 2024, do you want to: Read more books? Finish your to-be-read list? Explore new genres? Read the books you have at home? Discover new authors, places, or subjects? Read books written by diverse authors? Learn a new skill or go deeper into an interest? This year, Marshall District Library is launching a DESIGN-IT-YOURSELF Reading […]
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 […]
This program has been cancelled. Please contact the Help Deck with any questions. Welcome to a special storytime that meets wherever you are. Join us online for storytime over Zoom, featuring all the wonderful stories, songs & fingerplays you will find in-person. Zoom Storytime works in tandem with Virtual Storytime Kits to develop vocabulary, print […]
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 […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. 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 their libraries at home. Everyone ages […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. 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! Registration required; space limited. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often […]
Are you curious about how to begin researching your family history? Have you started researching but are hitting brick walls? Or do you just need some dedicated research time with others to provide some motivation? Drop in to the library on Friday mornings in January & February. Librarian Chelsea Heisler will be ready to talk […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. Spend time with your Pokémon-loving peers. Each month, we'll have special events planned, from battling to card trading, video games to art projects--all in the name of our love for Pokémon. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger PokéFans […]
A half-hour introductory storytime for the whole family with a focus on those who are just learning to sit & engage with stories in a group setting. Playtime included! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend, including babies.
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 you have a superpower exercise gurus don’t mention? Join Personal Trainer & Gold Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist Troy Huggett for an informational chat that will introduce you to this 'secret' superpower as well as how to maximize it. Learn successful strategies to maintain your wellness goals for 2024 & beyond. Registration required. […]
Color your own snowflakes & shrink them into charms to add to a suncatcher. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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. […]
Take a break in the middle of the week. Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Pause to reflect, consider a fresh start, & take the opportunity to tap into the power of your mind! Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the present moment, allowing you a reminder to […]
There are so many ways to learn & grow. With a special combination of stretches, stories, & STEAM activities, we will build a base to encourage little learners as they prepare for school & beyond. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Discovery is right round 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! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]
Upcycle old newspapers by adding juicy watercolor paint & create an adorable garland to hang for the valentine season. There will likely be extra love around to create some actual valentines too. Crafty Friday is free & is for those ages 18+. All supplies are provided. Registration required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! […]
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. Our programs are free (& very popular)! […]
Join librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is “an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China” (Amazon). Available in regular print, large print, & audiobook through MeL. […]
Start with raw ingredients & create your own play-dough to take home. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Registration is now closed. For Zoom Meeting login information, please contact the Help Desk. Dreaming of summer & making garden plans? Join the Marshall Area Garden Club & local resident Ian Stewart for an informational & inspirational presentation. Ian's work at Landscape Forms allows him to blend his love for design, craftsmanship, & the outdoors […]
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 […]
Craft some cute little snowmen with snowflakes in their bellies. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Take a break in the middle of the week. Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Pause to reflect, consider a fresh start, & take the opportunity to tap into the power of your mind! Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the present moment, allowing you a reminder to […]
There are so many ways to learn & grow. With a special combination of stretches, stories, & STEAM activities, we will build a base to encourage little learners as they prepare for school & beyond. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
This program is now full. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions regarding registration. Long ago, in the 1990s, a treasure was hidden deep inside the library. Now, it is time for your skills of deduction to be put to the test as you solve clues with your team & find the lost artifacts. […]
Are you curious about how to begin researching your family history? Have you started researching but are hitting brick walls? Or do you just need some dedicated research time with others to provide some motivation? Drop in to the library on Friday mornings in January & February. Librarian Chelsea Heisler will be ready to talk […]
We all have opinions when we read a book & view a movie based on that book. Read Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella & then meet up with Heritage Commons' Read It & See It Book Club to watch Field of Dreams. A discussion will follow led by YourMDL library assistant & movie buff Josh […]
Discovery is right round 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! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create your art, then shrink it down into a tiny keepsake you can take home. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger crafters are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often […]
A half-hour introductory storytime for the whole family with a focus on those who are just learning to sit & engage with stories in a group setting. Playtime included! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend, including babies.
Flip some pancakes & finish with various toppings. P for pancake! It's a pancake party! Yay! 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 […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. Join Katy DeVine & staff for a tour of the DeVine Ventures facilities. Visit DeVine's Flowers & Botanicals, The Gathering, & more! Get to know the faces behind the company. Learn about the family behind the businesses, the different facets of the space, […]
This is your opportunity to be the writer & illustrator! Let your imagination run wild & create something to share with others. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. February Spice Club is open for registration. Explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. In January, we kick off Happy Camp 2024 & highlight wellness - what that means to you in […]
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, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Take a break in the middle of the week. Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Pause to reflect, consider a fresh start, & take the opportunity to tap into the power of your mind! Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the present moment, allowing you a reminder to […]
There are so many ways to learn & grow. With a special combination of stretches, stories, & STEAM activities, we will build a base to encourage little learners as they prepare for school & beyond. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Please Note: The location of January's Pizza & Stories will be INSIDE at the library. YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this winter...with pizza dinner provided. Meet at the library for dinner, snow-themed stories, & take-home kits full of fun about that month's theme! […]
Are you curious about how to begin researching your family history? Have you started researching but are hitting brick walls? Or do you just need some dedicated research time with others to provide some motivation? Drop in to the library on Friday mornings in January & February. Librarian Chelsea Heisler will be ready to talk […]
Discovery is right round 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! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. All ages of Taylor Swift fans are invited to this afterhours event, where we will "shake off" the day & the library will transform its "blank space" into a dance floor. The evening will feature a Swift costume contest--you choose your era--prizes, & […]
Be a Social Squishmallow this winter during Happy Camp. Across creatures & confections, these squishy friends bring us joy, & we are excited to celebrate with crafts, games, & more. Each gathering ends with a Squishmallow Raffle! This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger fans are welcome with adult supervision. Registration […]
Upcycle magazine pages into beautiful beads that can be used to create jewelry, keychains, & more! 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 […]
Join Dr. Abby Sirovica & the Grassroots Functional Medicine staff for a tour of the Grassroots Functional Medicine & Wellness Café! Fueling a healthy lifestyle & mental health includes more than a positive mindset. Explore various supplements, movements & exercise, chiropractic care, & nourishing foods that will empower your daily lifestyle & combat toxicity. Tour […]
Learn basic weaving terms & techniques, then put them to use by creating your own bookmark. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
From ChatGPT to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence is on the rise & in the news. If you've ever wondered what AI is or how it works, this program is for you! In this fun & easy-to-follow presentation, you'll learn the basics of AI: from its definition to its real-world applications. Learn how AI is already […]
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 […]
Put in some time toward earning your "Driver's License" while you meet our machines. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
Take a break in the middle of the week. Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Pause to reflect, consider a fresh start, & take the opportunity to tap into the power of your mind! Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the present moment, allowing you a reminder to […]
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 […]
Are you curious about how to begin researching your family history? Have you started researching but are hitting brick walls? Or do you just need some dedicated research time with others to provide some motivation? Drop in to the library on Friday mornings in January & February. Librarian Chelsea Heisler will be ready to talk […]
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 winter used books sale! Monies collected will be used to fund library programming. Cash, check, or credit card […]
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 winter used books sale! Monies collected will be used to fund library programming. Cash, check, or credit card […]
Registration is now closed. Please direct any questions to the Help Desk. Spend time with your Pokémon-loving peers. Each month, we'll have special events planned, from battling to card trading, video games to art projects--all in the name of our love for Pokémon. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger PokéFans […]