Food is intertwined with almost every aspect of our lives. From holiday pies to sick-day soups, many favorite recipes have a beloved story behind them. This is your chance to share those stories from your life! During this year’s Happy Camp, MDL is building a community cookbook & we would love for you to contribute. […]
Using cotton cord we'll learn about using "fancy knots" to make cool projects! This month's project TBD. Registration required; grades 6-12 are invited to attend.
Join Cornwell’s very own Elyse Bibbings at Marshall District Library as she shares recipes & tips on the process of making homemade butter & sourdough bread. Registered participants will make their own homemade butter & discuss the process of making a starter dough & baking sourdough bread at home, with a sample of the recipes […]
Enjoy endless hours of fun using just two ingredients & add a bit of extra sparkle to your day by creating your own sparkly winter playdough. Relax after by coloring winter mandala pages. Registration required; grades 6-12 are invited to attend.
Spring into the world of YourMDL's Teen Loot box! Is that phrase overused? Regardless of eyerolls or actually springing, mark your calendar for the next Loot Box. Each month you sign up, you get a variety of items to keep, crafty things to explore at home or on the go, & a thoughtfully selected library […]
Ages 2-6 The Virtual Storytime kit is full of supplies for your preschooler to use while following along with stories, songs, & fingerplays...as well as craft projects perfect for building fine-motor skills. Storytime focuses on incorporating the 5 early literacy practices: talk, sing, read, write, & play! Also included in your kit will be a […]
Do you have a sewing machine at home but have never really used it? Would you like to get it out of its case & learn the basics of how to use it? Schedule a 1:1 appointment with Head of Programming Shauna Swantek for a beginner's session. Don't have a sewing machine? Attend the Meet […]
Come meet the library's sewing machines, learn how they work, & practice "driving" them. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
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 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. Please note: Watch your email for a […]
Ages 2-6 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! Baby toys will be available for younger siblings. No registration required. This program will meet in […]
Transform a plain old jar into a nebulous wonder using simple craft supplies. Just think: ultimate cosmic power in your pocket! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Get Food Smart has been cancelled due to low registration. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Help Desk. With spring & summer comes the opportunity to use more fresh & locally-sourced foods. Join the SPLASH (Shaping Positive Lifestyles & Attitudes through School Health) staff from the Calhoun Intermediate School District […]
Ages Birth-6 Help your child prepare for school. This program includes books, songs, & other activities to promote early literacy & self-esteem. We'll end with a preschool-level activity to encourage creativity, focus, & fine-motor skill building. Baby toys will also be available during this time. No registration required. This program will meet in the main […]
Take an old book & make it into something new... a hedgehog! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Ages 2-6 Listen to fun, interactive music while dancing & moving along! Warm up slow, get moving fast, & finish with a cool down. A variety of music will encourage imagination, counting, development of language skills, & improve coordination. No registration required. This program will meet in the main part of the library building.
This grid craft is all grown up. Make your design on a grid base & melt it into something cool. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Revive & repurpose craft supplies at this event designed for thrifty crafters. Ribbon & pony beads transform into a menagerie of bead animals, while the sweets you snack on turn into candy wrapper bracelets. Never made either before? Come & learn something new. Yes, you'll get to eat some candy. Registration is required; Grades 6-12 […]
Ages 2-6 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! Baby toys will be available for younger siblings. No registration required. This program will meet in […]
Write amazing, funny, & probably confusing short stories using Mad Libs with your friends. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Get Food Smart has been cancelled due to low registration. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Help Desk. With spring & summer comes the opportunity to use more fresh & locally-sourced foods. Join the SPLASH (Shaping Positive Lifestyles & Attitudes through School Health) staff from the Calhoun Intermediate School District […]
This program has been cancelled due to low registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk. Join Cornwell’s very own Elyse Bibbings at Marshall District Library as she shares recipes & tips on the process of pie making in preparation for Pi Day! There will even be a demonstration of […]
Ages Birth-6 Help your child prepare for school. This program includes books, songs, & other activities to promote early literacy & self-esteem. We'll end with a preschool-level activity to encourage creativity, focus, & fine-motor skill building. Baby toys will also be available during this time. No registration required. This program will meet in the main […]
Put your creative mind to work & mold pipe cleaners into anything you can imagine. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
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.
Ages 2-6 Listen to fun, interactive music while dancing & moving along! Warm up slow, get moving fast, & finish with a cool down. A variety of music will encourage imagination, counting, development of language skills, & improve coordination. No registration required. This program will meet in the main part of the library building.
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.
We're so grateful for our library volunteers! If you're interested in donating an occasional hour or two to the library, come to this informational session. We'll hear from current volunteers about what they do to keep us in tip-top shape. New opportunities for assisting with books, building care, & programs will also be offered. No […]
Crafty Friday returns with a lovely springtime craft. Using pressed flowers & a battery-operated tea light, transform a glass jar into a decorative lantern. Program is free; ages 18+ only. Registration required. Please note: Watch your email for a response, noting confirmation or waitlist status, within 24-48 hours. If you do not have regular email […]
Ages 2-6 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! Baby toys will be available for younger siblings. No registration required. This program will meet in […]
It's reading month, but this book is just for your personal keepsakes. Bind your own & have a homemade book with you as the author. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
Get Food Smart has been cancelled due to low registration. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Help Desk. With spring & summer comes the opportunity to use more fresh & locally-sourced foods. Join the SPLASH (Shaping Positive Lifestyles & Attitudes through School Health) staff from the Calhoun Intermediate School District […]
Join librarian Chelsea Heisler & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. "A groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community" (Amazon). Set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this debut novel won multiple awards & is slated to be adapted by […]
Ages Birth-6 Help your child prepare for school. This program includes books, songs, & other activities to promote early literacy & self-esteem. We'll end with a preschool-level activity to encourage creativity, focus, & fine-motor skill building. Baby toys will also be available during this time. No registration required. This program will meet in the main […]
Choose your colors & add beads to create a fun bracelet to celebrate your friendship with someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
The library is adding sewing machines to our Library of Things in April! Thanks to a grant administered by the Library of Michigan, the library now owns three sewing machines. Register for this beginner session to get acquainted with the machines & complete a basic sewing project. Ages 18+ only. Registration required. Please note: Watch […]
Ages 2-6 Listen to fun, interactive music while dancing & moving along! Warm up slow, get moving fast, & finish with a cool down. A variety of music will encourage imagination, counting, development of language skills, & improve coordination. No registration required. This program will meet in the main part of the library building.
Transform used CDs into sparkly pieces of art at this upcycling program. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
An after-hours special for teens only: a mysterious ticket to the masquerade ball at Ravenwood Castle arrives in your mailbox in an unmarked envelope. It's clear somebody wants you there, but you don't know why. This is where your story begins. Join us for an evening of mystery, masquerading, & murder! This is an interactive […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. A weekend afternoon & weekday morning session are offered; select the day & time that […]
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. This program is designed for youth in grades 2-6; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. […]
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. This program is designed for youth in grades 2-6; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. […]
You've collected them all, now learn to play with them all. The Pokémon Trading Cards are more than beautiful & desirable collectibles, they allow you to battle opponents, evolve partners, & claim victory. Learn the rules with a basic starter set & how to build a strong deck. Leave with a custom battle mat, & […]
You've collected them all, now learn to play with them all. The Pokémon Trading Cards are more than beautiful & desirable collectibles, they allow you to battle opponents, evolve partners, & claim victory. Learn the rules with a basic starter set & how to build a strong deck. Leave with a custom battle mat, & […]
Come meet a new plushie friend, then show them off!. You will have the chance to pick out a new stuffed animal friend, play some games to get to know them, & walk them down the runway to show everyone else how awesome they are. Stuffed animals will be provided. This program is designed for […]
Come meet a new plushie friend, then show them off!. You will have the chance to pick out a new stuffed animal friend, play some games to get to know them, & walk them down the runway to show everyone else how awesome they are. Stuffed animals will be provided. This program is designed for […]
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 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. An evening weeknight & afternoon weekend session […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. A weekday morning & weekend afternoon session are offered; select the day & time that […]
The library is adding sewing machines to our Library of Things in April! Thanks to a grant administered by the Library of Michigan, the library now owns three sewing machines. Register for this beginner session to get acquainted with the machines & complete a basic sewing project. Ages 18+ only. Registration required.
Spring into the world of YourMDL's Teen Loot box! Is that phrase overused? Regardless of eyerolls or actually springing, mark your calendar for the next Loot Box. Each month you sign up, you get a variety of items to keep, crafty things to explore at home or on the go, & a thoughtfully selected library […]
Ages 2-6 The Virtual Storytime kit is full of supplies for your preschooler to use while following along with stories, songs, & fingerplays...as well as craft projects perfect for building fine-motor skills. Storytime focuses on incorporating the 5 early literacy practices: talk, sing, read, write, & play! Also included in your kit will be a […]
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 2+; however, younger builders are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited. An evening weeknight & afternoon weekend session […]