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? […]
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 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 […]
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, Mario Wonder, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
All of June's Loot has been claimed! Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk or the email provided below with any questions. Adventure begins with YourMDL Teen Loot Box! Each month you register, you will find an assortment of supplies for your fantastical summer. Treat this box like a treasure chest; keep the […]
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 […]
Come & meet YourMDL's first Younger Authors Workshop participants, preview their published books, & collect their signatures as part of the library's summer reading launch event. Ten authors, grades 3-5, participated in a 7 week workshop where they explored the craft of creative writing. Celebrate their commitment & creativity at this author signing. A copy […]
It's the start of a summer full of adventure...& it begins with an event all about YOU! Embark on your summer reading journey by completing various tasks that will help determine the qualities you'll take with you on the journey. Get your summer reading quest (scavenger hunt) information, your reading log, & information about all […]
It's the start of a summer full of adventure...& it begins with an event all about YOU! Embark on your summer reading journey by completing various tasks that will help determine the qualities you'll take with you on the journey. Get your summer reading quest (scavenger hunt) information, your reading log, & information about all […]
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 event (& the waitlist!) are both full. Please visit our Summer Reading page for more events this summer. No dragons here, but fantastic beasts all the same! Friends from John Ball Zoo adventure to Marshall to share their favorite furry, scaly, & feathered creatures. Learn how amazing animals adapt to everyday situations with their […]
Answer the call of adventure in YourMDL's 4th annual city-wide scavenger hunt. Seek out mythical creatures of all shapes & sizes in all corners of the land & collect their cards for your Adventurer's Quest Log. Dragons & other beasts collected can then be used to play a special game. Find at least half & […]
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 […]
Register & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of Leona’s […]
"Garden fairies are passionate. They love nature & care for the trees, flowers, herbs, & vegetables in the garden. Fairies are helpers, fixers & problem solvers," according to BloomIQ.com. Craft a beaded fairy wand to attract these helpers to your container gardens or to add some bling to your yard's edge. All supplies provided. Ages […]
Be a part of our storytime community at the Capitol Hill School, where YourMDL staff will share favorite books, songs, & games designed for little learners to grow & prepare for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. The Capitol Hill School […]
Michigan summers are the best! Live your Michigander summer to the fullest with fun facts, secret tips, & crafts to get you started. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. Grades […]
Michigan summers are the best! Live your Michigander summer to the fullest with fun facts, secret tips, & crafts to get you started. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. Grades […]
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 […]
"To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass & the trees, to see the colors & the light--these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years. With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives […]
This program is FULL & registration is now closed. Please check out our other programs! Select one of the provided Squishmallow images to transfer onto canvas or bring your own Squishmallow friend to use as inspiration. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District […]
This program is FULL & registration is now closed. Please check out our other programs! Select one of the provided Squishmallow images to transfer onto canvas or bring your own Squishmallow friend to use as inspiration. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District […]
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Tap into your adventurous side this summer with spices that push your boundaries. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required on each date & limited to one kit per household. Registration includes the month's spice; attendance at […]
Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement at the Capitol Hill School. 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 […]
Bring your own Switch or play ours with your friends. Choose between Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party Superstars, or New Super Mario! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held […]
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 ours with your friends. Choose between Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party Superstars, or New Super Mario! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held […]
Are you creative? Do you love color? Does making others feel good make you happy? If you answered yes to any/all of those questions, meet us at the Professional Academy of Cosmetology for some hands-on fun. We'll learn how to foil color into hair, tips for creating nail art, & maybe even leave with some […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. We'll design our own imaginary friends then make them unimaginary by sculpting them to 'life' using air-dry clay & other crafty elements! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in […]
Registration is now closed. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions. We'll design our own imaginary friends then make them unimaginary by sculpting them to 'life' using air-dry clay & other crafty elements! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in […]
Be a part of our storytime community at the Capitol Hill School, where YourMDL staff will share favorite books, songs, & games designed for little learners to grow & prepare for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. The Capitol Hill School […]
Begin a new adventure in your own backyard as you learn the basics of birding. Gather supplies, learn about helpful technology, & go on a starter scavenger hunt. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will […]
Begin a new adventure in your own backyard as you learn the basics of birding. Gather supplies, learn about helpful technology, & go on a starter scavenger hunt. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will […]
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 […]
Enjoy an evening on the stroll along the Marshall Boardwalk, which is part of the 4800 mile National North Country Scenic Trail & runs through Trail Town Marshall. Participants will be joined by hiking enthusiast Debbie Murphy, who has traveled over 1,000 miles on the trail. Murphy will share stories & answer questions, while looking […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create your art, then shrink it down into a tiny keepsake you can take home. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create your art, then shrink it down into a tiny keepsake you can take home. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. […]
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 at the Capitol Hill School. 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 […]
Build a miniature Viking ship out of recycled materials & compete to see who can sail to victory! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. Grades 1-3 (with adult supervision) will […]
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 […]
Build a miniature Viking ship out of recycled materials & compete to see who can sail to victory! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. Grades 1-3 (with adult supervision) will […]
Curious about visiting another country or studying abroad? Want to make delicious sushi & Boba Tea while you learn about it? Meet us at the library for this hands-on culinary adventure & travelogue into Japan. Leave with recipes, inspiration, & perhaps plans for the future. Registration required; please inform staff regarding any food allergies. Registration […]
Round hounds unite! What’s inside a geode? How do they form? Most importantly, how do you split them open & what will you find inside? Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at […]
Round hounds unite! What’s inside a geode? How do they form? Most importantly, how do you split them open & what will you find inside? Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at […]
Register & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of Leona’s […]
Adventure begins with YourMDL Teen Loot Box! Each month you register, you will find an assortment of supplies for your fantastical summer. Treat this box like a treasure chest; keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. July Loot participants must return their box in order to register […]
Be a part of our storytime community at the Capitol Hill School, where YourMDL staff will share favorite books, songs, & games designed for little learners to grow & prepare for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. The Capitol Hill School […]
In this role-playing game, you are a cat on a mission to save the day before dinner. With your imagination, & help from your teammates, anything is pawsible. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will […]
In this role-playing game, you are a cat on a mission to save the day before dinner. With your imagination, & help from your teammates, anything is pawsible. Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will […]
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 Gabriela Radelescu, Marshall Sister City Board Member, for an informational evening learning about the 40 year history of the Marshall Sister City program, along with discussing the last visit to Shiga, Japan, which included an exciting adventure to a Ninja Village! Information regarding plans for upcoming programs that will celebrate the 40th anniversary will […]
You know the rules. Everyone plays in one giant game. Be the first to yell UNO! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. Grades 1-3 (with adult supervision) will be held […]
You know the rules. Everyone plays in one giant game. Be the first to yell UNO! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room. Grades 3-6 will be held at 1:00-1:45. Grades 1-3 (with adult supervision) will be held […]
Move your body & exercise your brain during a full half-hour of music & movement at the Capitol Hill School. 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 […]
This event (& its waitlist) is now full. Please see the event calendar for other library events. Become a Potion Master & create your very own magical creation. It's not a liquid...or a solid...it's SLIME! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library […]
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 event (& its waitlist) is now full. Please see the event calendar for other library events. Become a Potion Master & create your very own magical creation. It's not a liquid...or a solid...it's SLIME! Those entering Grades 1-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library […]
"It simply isn't an adventure worth telling if there aren't any dragons" - J.R.R. Tolkien. Using air-dry clay, sculpt a dragon's eye to ensure your summer isn't dragon-free. Long known as a symbol of protection & a balance of love, power, & wisdom, display your creation with pride. Registration required for this program; Meet at […]
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)! […]