Your library card is the Smartest Card in your wallet or on your keychain & for the months of September, October, & November, it just got smarter! September is National Library Card Month & this year some local businesses are helping us celebrate. Participating businesses are offering library patrons who show their Marshall District Library […]
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. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs […]
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 […]
Thousands of family farms in our state have already been recognized by the Historical Society of Michigan as Michigan Centennial Farms. Could your farmstead join them? Librarian Chelsea Heisler presents an informational program about the history of the centennial farm program & a look at the application process. Chelsea completed the process in 2017 to […]
Treat yourself with Loot Box! Each month you register, mystery gifts await inside, such as fidgets, stickers, notepads or crafts. Of course, there are snacks & a carefully curated book, too. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. October Loot participants must return their box in order […]
Compete with your team for the most points in this random-knowledge trivia game. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of September 30 open for registration on September 27. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Did you know that over 2.8 million people reported being scammed last year? Join the YourMDL Technology Department to learn how to spot & avoid common scams, including those that are using AI (Artificial Intelligence). We’ll cover practical tips for staying safe & steps to take if you ever get caught in a scammer’s web. […]
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 […]
Pssssttt...we aren’t using real diamonds, but your keys will sparkle like we did. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of September 30 open for registration on September 27. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Drop in & 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 […]
This 1 1/2 hour walking tour stops at many of the locations referenced in John Bellairs' books. John Bellairs was a Marshall resident & author of several youth fiction series, including The House With a Clock In Its Walls. The walk features costumed actors along the route as well as peeks into buildings often closed […]
This 1 1/2 hour walking tour stops at many of the locations referenced in John Bellairs' books. John Bellairs was a Marshall resident & author of several youth fiction series, including The House With a Clock In Its Walls. The walk features costumed actors along the route as well as peeks into buildings often closed […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
Weaving pony beads, craft a rainbow keychain to accessorize your school bag. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 7 open for registration on October 4. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
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 […]
You know the rules. Come play until you win. Everyone plays in one giant game of Uno. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 7 open for registration on October 4. Please contact the Help Desk with […]
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. […]
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 […]
Create patterns or pixel art using beads that will be ironed in order to fuse them together so you can take your creation to go! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 7 open for registration on […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Family Coalition invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this fall...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 […]
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! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
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 theater artist Anna Kamryn Marck for an evening presentation where she shares stories of female lighthouse keepers on the Great Lakes. Many childhood experiences at Michigan lighthouses led to her fascination with & discovery of several different incredible women who kept the lights on the Great Lakes. Registration required; Ages 18+ only. Our programs […]
Use yarn to create different shapes & textures that forms together into a picture. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 14 open for registration on October 11. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Match five numbers & shout, "Bingo!" Win books while having a blast with other book lovers. Prizes for all ages will be available. This program is recommended for ages 5+. Registration is required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please […]
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 […]
‘Tis the season for autumn decor. We’ll decorate our pumpkin with melty crayons. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 14 open for registration on October 11. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
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! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
Why make a mess carving a pumpkin when you can make a mess that includes COLOR? Use a glue gun & heat gun to decorate a one-of-a-kind fall home decor item using a foam pumpkin as your canvas. All supplies provided. Ages 18+ only; event is free. Registration is required. Our programs are free (& […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
In this unique role-playing table-top game, you are a cat working with your fellow felines to solve a mystery & save the day. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 21 open for registration on October 18. […]
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 […]
Mother-Daughter Murder Night, a novel by Nina Simon, is described as “a lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. Gilmore Girls, but with murder” (Goodreads). Available at Marshall District Library & through MeL in regular print, large print, & audiobook. This title is also available in ebook & e-audiobook through Hoopla & Libby. […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a special tiny keepsake pins for yourself or someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 21 open for registration on October 18. Please contact the […]
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club offers one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. This fall, Spice Club adds cookbooks to its winning recipe. Stop at the Help Desk to pick up your spice packet & borrow each month's title. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required on each date & limited to […]
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 […]
Upcycle these small metal tabs into a wearable bracelet for you or a friend. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 21 open for registration on October 18. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Bring your own sewing machine or use one of the library's to make a beginner level pillowcase. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This program is recommended for beginners, ages 8+. Those not yet in 6th grade should attend with an adult. (Brand new? Let us know you'd like an Introduction to […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Jump into the wizarding world of Harry Potter this spooky season! Represent your house & show off your wizarding prowess by crafting your own magic wand with muggle supplies. Registration is required. Our teen programs are for those entering grades 6-12 in the coming school year. Please verify the participant's age when registering. Our programs […]
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! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
Drop in & 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 […]
Create a pumpkin themed card using a needle, some thread, & some cardstock. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 28 open for registration on October 25. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
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 presenter Bobbie Mathis for an evening discussion about the history, symbolism, & preservation of cemeteries. Bobbie Mathis is the president of the Union City Society for Historic Preservation, as well as a teacher, cemetery preservationist, genealogist, historian, & artist, & has been restoring & repairing headstones in numerous cemeteries throughout Michigan & Ohio. Registration […]
Use clay & your imagination to create your one-of-a-kind fridge magnets. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 28 open for registration on October 25. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
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 […]
Create a tiny spooky world perfect for the season. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of October 28 open for registration on October 25. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
Bring your own sewing machine or use one of the library's to make a beginner level pillowcase. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This program is recommended for beginners, ages 8+. Those not yet in 6th grade should attend with an adult. (Brand new? Let us know you'd like an Introduction to […]