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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 (& […]
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.
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 […]
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 in January & February. Librarian Chelsea Heisler will be ready to talk […]
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 […]
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 […]
Be a Social Squishmallow this winter during Happy Camp. Across creatures & confections, these squishy friends bring us joy, & we are excited to celebrate with crafts, games, & more. Each gathering ends with a Squishmallow Raffle! This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger fans are welcome with adult supervision. Registration […]
“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 […]