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 […]
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 […]
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. No registration required.
Reward the random knowledge taking up residence between your ears by answering trivia to earn treats. 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 […]
This program has been cancelled. Please look forward to future programs & partnerships with the Marshall Historical Society. Preserving, promoting, & protecting Marshall’s history are the goals of the Marshall Historical Society. Join MHS representatives Kimber Thompson & Alena Guenther for an overview of the group’s history & a sneak peak at the new things […]
Use markers & ribbon to make an easy DIY bookmark for your next great read. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is 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. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Please remember to […]
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 is 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 […]
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.
Do you make great baked goods? Have you ever considered starting a food-related business from home? Join Kellie Jordan, Food Safety Instructor with the MSU Extension Office, for part one of our springtime food preservation series. Learn how to safely prepare & sell allowable foods made in home kitchens to the public. This Michigan Cottage […]
Learn a simple rope weaving pattern & turn it into your very own keychain. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
You can jump in & join the 2024 DIY Reading Challenge anytime! 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? […]
Use various molds & tools to create some metal-embossed art. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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. No registration required.
This program has been cancelled. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. Be A Number kicked off as a simple t-shirt initiative: for every t-shirt sold, one was gifted to a child in need in Uganda. Over the years, founder (& Marshall-ite) Kevin Hershock, with the guidance & insights of friends, started Be A […]
We all have opinions when we read a book & view a movie based on that book. Read Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly & then meet up with Heritage Commons' Read It & See It Book Club to watch the film. A discussion will follow led by YourMDL library assistants & movie buffs Josh […]
Glue small diamond-like jewels onto a springtime floral keychain to keep for yourself or gift to a friend. Diamond painting engages our brain’s right hemisphere, which is linked to our imagination & intuition while also strengthening our fine motor skills. Crafty Friday is free & is for those ages 18+. All supplies are provided. Registration […]
Discovery is right around 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.
Sculpt a favorite character, item, or whatever your brain can imagine with polymer clay. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
“The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patiences, & red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust & solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, & her only connection […]
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 is required.
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. This spring, we will think green, with tips on how to make your kitchen & cooking habits more eco-friendly. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required on each date & limited to one kit per household. Registration […]
Upcycle an old CD with your personal style as you scratch away paint to reveal a beautiful rainbow design. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
Learn to handcraft your own paper-beaded charm to accent a metal bookmark of your choosing. Your stylish new bookmark will be a reliable companion along your reading journey this year. This program is free & for those ages 18+. All supplies are provided. Registration required.
YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Family Coalition invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this spring...with pizza dinner provided. Bring your own blankets to sit on & meet us at the library for dinner, reading-focused stories, & take-home kits full of fun about that month's theme! This program is intended for […]
Registration is now closed; this event is full. An after-hours special for teens only: enjoy your favorite video games with friends at the library! Bring back couch co-op for an evening & share the games that make you happy. You may bring your own console or play on one of ours. Whether you're Team Xbox, […]
Young readers are rocking their way to stardom! This self-paced, rewarding, Early Literacy program helps little learners & their caregivers to read 1,000 books before entering kindergarten. New Rockstars & those already enrolled in the program are welcome to jam along at this special program to celebrate their progress. Let's rock! This program is intended […]
The most important part of science is being curious! Put your scientific mind to the test through liquid density experiments & marshmallow engineering tasks. We will ask questions, try new things, & face challenges together. Registration required; grades 2-5 welcome. Younger participants are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult. Older siblings […]
Are you getting excited for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse? Join us at the library to do all things Eclipse! Start out by working in small groups to re-create the "Big Sun, Small Moon" experiment & figure out "How Big?...How Far?...How Hot?" We'll also use chalk art to help visualize what an eclipse looks like. […]
This program is now full & registration is closed. Are you getting excited for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse? Join us at the library to do all things Eclipse! Start out by working in small groups to re-create the "Big Sun, Small Moon" experiment & figure out "How Big?...How Far?...How Hot?" We'll also use chalk […]
Your first Quest from Camp Half-Blood is about to begin: Zeus' Lightning Bolt has gone missing! By solving puzzles, deciphering codes, & combining knowledge with fellow campers, can you retrieve the godly artifact before it's too late? Registration required; grades 2-5 welcome. Younger half-bloods are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by their satyr […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. Your first Quest from Camp Half-Blood is about to begin: Zeus' Lightning Bolt has gone missing! By solving puzzles, deciphering codes, & combining knowledge with fellow campers, can you retrieve the godly artifact before it's too late? Registration required; grades 2-5 welcome. Younger […]
Take a break in the middle of...break! Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Learn tips & tricks to help bring you back to yourself when your mind feels too busy to think. Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the present moment! Join Jessica McCrumb of Otterdance Yoga for […]
Take a break in the middle of...break! Step away from the world & check in with yourself. Learn tips & tricks to help bring you back to yourself when your mind feels too busy to think. Practicing mindfulness can help you reap the benefits of the present moment! Join Jessica McCrumb of Otterdance Yoga for […]
The most important part of science is being curious! Put your scientific mind to the test through liquid density experiments & marshmallow engineering tasks. We will ask questions, try new things, & face challenges together. Registration required; grades 2-5 welcome. Younger participants are welcome to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult. Older siblings […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unearth hidden poems from discarded book pages with colorful markers. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
Join University of Olivet Adjunct Professor of Astronomy Eric Sullivan for an informational session about the Solar Eclipse that will occur this year on Monday, April 8th. Here in Marshall, the eclipse will start at approximately 1:50 pm & will end about 4:30 pm. Although the eclipse will not reach totality in our area, it […]
Have you put April 8th's nearly total Solar Eclipse on your calendar? Make sure to protect your eyes with a pair of approved viewing glasses between approximately 1:50 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. that day! Register for our spring break youth program on March 25 or 26 or our informational adult program on April 1 to […]
Enjoy an hour of relaxing grown-up coloring with music in the background. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
While you can’t eat these cookies, you can decoupage & paint wood slices to create a whole new hanging decoration for your room. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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.