Join Librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about The Princess Bride, a classic tale of adventure & true love by William Goldman. "Rich in character & satire, the novel is set in 1941 & framed cleverly as an 'abridged' retelling of a centuries-old tale set in the fabled country […]
Homeschooling is an adventure more & more families are choosing, & there are more & more options for how to be a homeschool family. Join some longtime homeschool parents for a conversation about potential options, struggles, & benefits. Information will also be shared about local extracurricular activities families might take part in. Already homeschooling? Please […]
We all have opinions when we read a book & view a movie based on that book. Read October Sky by Homer Hickam & 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 Heisler […]
Join Susan Wallace "Tudy Claus" for Christmas in July. Tudy Claus will share about the in-person training she attended to become Marshall's unofficial Mrs. Claus. As it turns out, the world's most renowned Santa School is located right here in Michigan! Registration required; Ages 18+ only (to keep the spirit of the holiday special). Our […]
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 […]
Join Marshall resident & retired educator Dale Rosene as he takes us on an Alaskan adventure, discussing the history of the Alaska Great Lakes Project & sharing photos from 25 years of traveling with students as well as pieces from his Alaskan art collection. The AGLP was conceived in 1989 in response to the Exxon […]
Whether purchasing a new computer or upgrading your current operating system to Microsoft's Windows 11, it's good to know what changes you might encounter. Windows 11 comes with a new look, more widgets, & even some Windows' standbys have new features. Join the library's technology team as they share the biggest updates & tips to […]
Transform a wooden birdhouse from boring to beautiful using craft paint & decoupaged motifs. These birdhouses are not meant for weather, only for decor. All supplies provided. Ages 18+ only; event is free. Registration is required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no […]
Set in Northern Michigan, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett is described as "a meditation on youthful love, married love, & the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart (Amazon)," & "combines compelling artistry with piercing insights […]
