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 […]
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 […]
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 […]