“Make something amazing” as you learn how to use the library’s Cricut Maker & supplies to create a simple project. There will be three design options to choose from, & each will teach you how to load the machine, cut, weed, & apply your design. If you are interested in learning more about Cricut’s Design […]
“Make something amazing” as you continue to learn how to use the library’s Cricut Maker & supplies to create another project. Bring something of your own to personalize, use the software to create a design & practice loading the machine, cutting, weeding, & applying. If you have completed Cricut 101, sign up for a personalized […]
Celebrate Pet Appreciation Month by personalizing a water/food dish for your dog or cat as you continue to learn how to use the library’s Cricut Maker. Bring your own to personalize or use one we provide, create a design, practice loading the machine, cutting, weeding, & applying. If you have completed Cricut 101, sign up […]
Bring your favorite Big person, Little person, or your whole family along for a special cooking experience at YourMDL! Join Miss Brenda at a scheduled time to fix 2 recipes. Maximum of 6 people may register together. This program is recommended for youth in grades 2+ & their favorite adult(s); younger children may attend as […]
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 […]
Storytime swims directly to your home this summer with Marshall District Library's Virtual Storytime Kit. This program will include stories, rhymes, & music activities perfect for preschoolers. Early elementary students may also enjoy this at-home experience. Explore all the zones of early literacy through the five practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play, as […]
Set sail each month with our Teens-Only Subscription Box! Every month you get fun items to keep, supplies for hands-on projects, & BEST OF ALL a library book to ensure those perfect beach reads this summer! Keep the goodies inside, & return the library book & box when you're done. June's Box will include some […]
Dive Into Marshall & see what sea creatures you discover! All around town, ocean animals are waiting to be discovered inside local businesses & organizations. From green turtle to Humboldt squid, orca to sea otter, you may even find a new favorite animal. Pick up a Diver's Log at the library & collect cards with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kick off summer at one of our Oceans of Possibilities parties. Get your Dive Into Marshall Scavenger Hunt kit, your reading log, & have some under the sea adventures. Choose the party that works best for you: Fri, June 10, 6-8p or Sat, June 11, 10a-noon. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Kick off summer at one of our Oceans of Possibilities parties. Get your Dive Into Marshall Scavenger Hunt kit, your reading log, & have some under the sea adventures. Choose the party that works best for you: Fri, June 10, 6-8p or Sat, June 11, 10a-noon. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Cast your anchor with your local library as we settle in for a seaworthy storytime. From singing shanties to sharing our favorite storybooks, together we'll have smooth sailing all summer long! This program is planned with preschool-2nd grade in mind, but all ages are welcome. Storytime meets on the Historical Society Capitol Hill Schoolhouse lawn […]
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 […]
Let's dip our toe into "all things ocean" together. We'll use all our senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, & taste to explore the ocean from inside our library. All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 & is required by noon on June 13. This program is for those in grades 3-6 in the fall & […]
Let's dip our toe into "all things ocean" together. We'll use all our senses: sight, sound, touch, smell, & taste to explore the ocean from inside our library. All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 & is required by noon on June 13. This program is for those in grades 3-6 in the fall & […]
Titanic sank in 1912 & the stories of amazing survival & tragic loss made the ocean liner famous. Titanic’s discovery in 1985 made the ship legendary. Likewise, the Lake Michigan shipwrecks in this program became even more famous after their discoveries than at the time of their losses, gaining notoriety as historic attractions, archaeological sites, […]
Pirates, shipwrecks, & monsters have inhabited our oceans for millennia. MiLibraryQuest: Treasures of the Deep will challenge teen explorers to complete a crossword puzzle by finding clues on the websites of Michigan libraries. Answers to the puzzle will include famous pirates, real shipwrecks, & mythological monsters. The Quest begins on June 15 at mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest. Solve […]
Let's go swimming, swinging, & shaking! Jump & Jam all summer long with us & build coordination skills, spatial awareness, imagination & more. Dancing is much more than fun; it's early literacy, too! This summer, we're meeting at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in the Boys & Girls 4-H Building, 720 Fair St., Marshall, MI 49068. […]
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 old magazines into wearable fashion! We'll use those glossy paper pages to make beads, string some together for a bracelet (or other type of accessory), & help the planet in the process! All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 & is required by June 13. This program is for those in grades 6-12 in […]
A relaxing day at the beach isn't always as close as we would like, so come & make your own take-home zen garden styled after the peacefulness of the oceanside. Registration opens on June 4 & is required by June 13; must be 18+. All supplies are provided.
A relaxing day at the beach isn't always as close as we would like, so come & make your own take-home zen garden styled after the peacefulness of the oceanside. Registration opens on June 4 & is required by June 13; must be 18+. All supplies are provided.
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 3+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required & opens June 4; space is limited.
Cast your anchor with your local library as we settle in for a seaworthy storytime. From singing shanties to sharing our favorite storybooks, together we'll have smooth sailing all summer long! This program is planned with preschool-2nd grade in mind, but all ages are welcome. Storytime meets on the Historical Society Capitol Hill Schoolhouse lawn […]
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 librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about A Long Petal of the Sea, a novel by Isabel Allende. Whether you attend regularly or this is you first meeting – all participants are welcome! Contact the library or visit www.mel.org to borrow a copy of this title. Registration required. Please […]
Turn washed up seashells & plain-old sand into unique DIY treasures! Come craft with us at the library & if you have some favorite shells of your own, you're welcome to bring them, though it's not necessary. All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 & is required by June 15. This program is for those […]
Turn washed up seashells & plain-old sand into unique DIY treasures! Come craft with us at the library & if you have some favorite shells of your own, you're welcome to bring them, though it's not necessary. All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 & is required by June 15. This program is for those […]
Visit the shorelines of Florida beaches through a winter's worth of photography. Soak in the senses of saltwater & sand without leaving Marshall. Michigan-based photographer Kim Twarozynski will share glimpses of her walks & offer tales of the treasures, trash, & characters she met along the way. Registration opens on June 4 & is required […]
Let's go swimming, swinging, & shaking! Jump & Jam all summer long with us & build coordination skills, spatial awareness, imagination & more. Dancing is much more than fun; it's early literacy, too! This summer, we're meeting at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in the Boys & Girls 4-H Building, 720 Fair St., Marshall, MI 49068. […]
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 […]
Shimmering eggs as shiny as pearls, secreted away in a secluded grotto. Create your own magical mermaid egg with iridescent paint, pushpin scales, & Styrofoam. As you build up these sparkling shells, learn about mermaid & siren folklore, & imagine your own story for the mythical mermaid within. All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 […]
Program Full. Please browse our other all-age programs! Build up your summer vacation bookshelf while enjoying an evening out with family & friends! This is your chance to yell "BINGO!" inside the main space of the library. Winners will be awarded books to keep & add to your library at home. Everyone ages 5+ is […]
Cast your anchor with your local library as we settle in for a seaworthy storytime. From singing shanties to sharing our favorite storybooks, together we'll have smooth sailing all summer long! This program is planned with preschool-2nd grade in mind, but all ages are welcome. Storytime meets on the Historical Society Capitol Hill Schoolhouse lawn […]
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 […]
Explore the seven seas & beyond by learning about maps & navigation. Together we will study different kinds of maps & then use a map of the library to go on a scavenger hunt. Registration opens June 4 & is required by June 22. This program is for those in grades 3-6 in the fall […]
Explore the seven seas & beyond by learning about maps & navigation. Together we will study different kinds of maps & then use a map of the library to go on a scavenger hunt. Registration opens June 4 & is required by June 22. This program is for those in grades 3-6 in the fall […]
Library board meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. The meetings are open to the public and are held at the library. If a sign language interpreter is needed, please contact Angela Semifero, Library Director, at 269-781-7821, ext. 11 or semiferoa@yourmdl.org, at least five business days prior to the […]
Let's go swimming, swinging, & shaking! Jump & Jam all summer long with us & build coordination skills, spatial awareness, imagination & more. Dancing is much more than fun; it's early literacy, too! This summer, we're meeting at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in the Boys & Girls 4-H Building, 720 Fair St., Marshall, MI 49068. […]
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 […]
Throw on your swimsuit, a t-shirt & a pair of shorts for this outdoor event, because you WILL get wet. We'll play a series of water-related games, enjoy a snack, & laugh ourselves silly. All supplies provided. Registration opens June 4 & is required by June 22. This program is for those in grades 6-12 […]
Hold onto your seats as Rhana Paris, Outreach Coordinator at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, takes us on an after-hours tour of the award-winning galleries & exhibits, from the comfort of Marshall District Library. What do aquarium animals do when the crowds have gone home? Check out habitats from freshwater rivers to fertile […]
Set sail each month with our Teens-Only Subscription Box! Every month you get fun items to keep, supplies for hands-on projects, & BEST OF ALL a library book to ensure those perfect beach reads this summer! Keep the goodies inside, & return the library book & box when you're done. July's Box will include Earth-Friendly […]
Storytime swims directly to your home this summer with Marshall District Library's Virtual Storytime Kit. This program will include stories, rhymes, & music activities perfect for preschoolers. Early elementary students may also enjoy this at-home experience. Explore all the zones of early literacy through the five practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play, as […]