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 […]
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 […]
Upcycle magazine pages into beautiful beads that can be used to create jewelry, keychains, & more! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
Craft an enrichment snuffle toy for a pet from simple materials. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. Enjoy a relaxing evening creating a canvas painting for yourself or someone special. Choose from several Valentine's Day images or design something that makes you happy! DIY Canvas Creations will be a self-guided program, although questions are welcome along the way. All supplies […]
Take an old book & make it into something new... a hedgehog! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
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 awareness, & phonology. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but […]
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. […]
Never crocheted before? This program is for you! Come learn how to hold a crochet hook, a basic chain stich, & the single crochet stitch. It’s everything you need to begin making your own crocheted yarn creations. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Registration is now closed. Please direct any questions to the Help Desk. One of the fun things about family photos is looking back on the hair & fashion of past eras. Along the way, we might also encounter some odd poses, some laser light backgrounds, or some high-tech double exposure portraits. Happy Camp is about […]
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 […]
These little handcrafted hearts aren't just cute, they feature a hidden pocket perfect for wishes, dreams, love notes, or whatever you might like to tuck inside. Crafty Friday is free & is for those ages 18+. All supplies are provided. Registration required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; […]
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)! […]
Use acrylic paint to personalize a wooden sign to hang on your doorknob at home! The only limit is your imagination. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Do you have your ducks in a row? Join Diane Peters of Housley Peters Law Office for an informational chat about estate planning. Learn what documents to prepare while making your final arrangements to ensure peace of mind for you & your family--such as durable powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, wills, trusts, & more. […]
Play a large group game of Uno with goofy rules that make the game never end. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
You don’t have to make a valentine (but you can) while we create tiny works of art meant to trade. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Registration is now closed. Please direct any questions to the Help Desk. Chemistry is the study of what things are made of and how they interact with each other. Together, we will explore the chemistry behind Elephant Toothpaste and what reactions are caused when you combine an acid and a base. Registration required. This program […]
The library building will be closed all day Friday, February 16 for staff training. We will reopen Saturday at 10 a.m.
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 […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake pin for yourself or someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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.
Learn to make an adorable rug-inspired coaster to keep your favorite mug cozy & warm on the table this winter. Using only the square knot, we'll make macramé feel easy in this beginner-friendly project. This craft is free & is for those ages 18+. All supplies are provided. Registration required. Our programs are free (& […]
YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this winter...with pizza dinner provided. Bring your own blankets to sit on & meet us at Heritage Commons Senior Enrichment Center (15885 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068) for dinner, mental health-focused stories, & take-home kits full of […]
It's time, party people! Enjoy making pancakes in your PJs after hours at the library! We'll also play some party games which will be pretty prodigious...(that means pretty great). Registration is required; grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer […]
“Campbell, who lives outside Kalamazoo, MI, is one of American fiction’s leading voices about rural life: the struggle to make a living, the beauty of the wild environment, the thorny & sometimes violent relationships between men & women, & the economic & industrial pressures that threaten everything…” (Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Join your local […]
Step away from your busy day into a moment of mindfulness where we doodle away our worries. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Learn to play the Ladder Game by building your own game board & playing it together. 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. In February, we close Happy Camp 2024 with a focus on slow cooking & sharing our favorite ways to take our time when it comes to food. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required on each date […]
Put in some time toward earning your "Driver's License" while you meet our machines. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
This program is cancelled due to low registration. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. If you're over 18 & love LEGOs, this night is for you! Leave the kids at home, & meet at the library for some fun challenges using the library's LEGO collection. You'll be surprised at what you build when […]
Don't pass over this opportunity for amazing & free stuff! Sign up each month for a Loot Box & you will receive one-of-a-kind items, yummy snacks, & an expertly selected library book to read to expand your world. Save all the awesome loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
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, except March 8, April 5, April 12, May 17, & May 31. […]
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 […]