You can jump in & join the 2024 DIY Reading Challenge anytime! 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? […]
String together pony beads to bring an adorable axolotl to life. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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 […]
Registration is now closed; this event is full. Thank you for your interest. Join Owner & Creative Director Jennifer Ederer for a tour of one of Marshall’s newest businesses: The Millhaven. While touring, learn about the history of the space: from granary mill & factory, to garden center, to today. The space is now complete […]
This is your chance to yell "BINGO" in the library. Winners are awarded books & other prizes. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration required.
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 […]
Don't pass over this opportunity for amazing & free stuff! Sign up each month for a Loot Box & you will receive one-of-a-kind items, yummy snacks, & an expertly selected library book to read to expand your world. Save all the awesome loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
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 […]
We'll cover all the basics: holding the ukulele, tuning, strumming & your first chord! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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, except March 8, April 5, April 12, May 17, & May 31. […]
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.
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. No registration required.
Using multi-colored rubber bands you’ll weave your own personalized friendship bracelet. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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 […]
This program has been postponed. Please contact the library to be added to the notification list. Thousands of family farms in our state have already been recognized by the Historical Society of Michigan as Michigan Centennial Farms. Could your farmstead join them? Librarian Chelsea Heisler presents an informational program about the history of the centennial […]
Show how well you know Marshall District Library by embarking on a library-wide hunt! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
Welcome to a special storytime that meets wherever you are. Join us online for storytime over Zoom, featuring all the wonderful stories, songs & fingerplays you will find in-person. Zoom Storytime works in tandem with Virtual Storytime Kits to develop vocabulary, print awareness, & phonology. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but […]
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. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Please remember to […]
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 is required.
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 […]
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. No registration required.
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, except March 8, April 5, April 12, May 17, & May 31. […]
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! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create your art, then shrink it down into a tiny keepsake you can take home. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger crafters are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited.
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. No registration required.
Flip some pancakes & finish with various toppings. P for pancake! It's a pancake party! Yay! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
Blueberries, raspberries & blackberries are delicious when fresh. Have you thought about preserving them by freezing or canning to enjoy later? Join Kellie Jordan, Food Safety Instructor with the MSU Extension Office, for part three of our springtime food preservation series. Bring 2-3 lbs of your own berries, & we will preserve them during this […]
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 […]
Blueberries, raspberries & blackberries are delicious when fresh. Have you thought about preserving them by freezing or canning to enjoy later? Join Kellie Jordan, Food Safety Instructor with the MSU Extension Office, for part three of our springtime food preservation series. Bring 2-3 lbs of your own berries, & we will preserve them during this […]
Learn how to create a fun wearable keepsake that you can wear yourself, or give as a gift. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is 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.
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. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Please remember to […]
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 […]
It's time to learn a new chord & practice making music in our second ukulele lesson. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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. No registration required.
Healthcare as we age can be a big decision, filled with lots of information & choices to be made…& people turn 65 years old every day of the year. Join Leslie Hurd & Jason Taylor for an informational program where you will learn about what Medicare is, when you are eligible to enroll, options for […]
April showers bring...you know...May flowers! Join others for a relaxing morning of watercolor & doodling as we "grow" our own beautiful spring flowers. Crafty Friday is free & is for those ages 18+. All supplies are provided. Registration required.
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! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]
Make your own pixel art with specialized plastic beads. Design (almost) anything on a grid base & melt it into something cool. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger creators are welcome with adult supervision. Registration required; space is limited.
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. No registration required.
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 […]
“A heartwarming mystery with a lovable oddball at its center (Real Simple), this cozy whodunit introduces a one-of-a-kind heroine who will steal your heart” (Amazon). Join Library Director Angela Semifero & fellow book club members for an in-person chat about The Maid by Nita Prose. The novel is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, Good […]
Pick a game with your friends or play together as a large group. Either way, there's lots to choose from. 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. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Please remember to […]
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 […]
Use your best Zentangle/doodle skills to create a multi-colored piece of art. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
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. No registration required.
YourMDL in partnership with the Great Start Family Coalition invites you to a relaxing family storytime each month this spring...with pizza dinner provided. Bring your own blankets to sit on & meet us at Bosserd Family Farm (14721 Verona Rd, Marshall, MI 49068) for dinner, flower-themed stories, & take-home kits full of fun about that […]
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, except March 8, April 5, April 12, May 17, & May 31. […]
Remember the excitement of visiting the book fair when you were in school? Our used books sale is like that but without cute cat posters. A wide variety of books & media will be available at our spring used books sale! Monies collected will be used to fund library programming. Cash, check, or credit card […]
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! This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. Baby toys […]
Remember the excitement of visiting the book fair when you were in school? Our used books sale is like that but without cute cat posters. A wide variety of books & media will be available at our spring used books sale! Monies collected will be used to fund library programming. Cash, check, or credit card […]
Spend time with your Pokémon-loving peers. Each month, we'll have special events planned, from battling to card trading, video games to art projects--all in the name of our love for Pokémon. This program is designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger PokéFans are welcome with adult supervision. Please look for further instructions in the […]
Doodle your own design or use provided patterns to create a tiny keepsake for yourself or someone special. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. This spring, we will think green, with tips on how to make your kitchen & cooking habits more eco-friendly. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required on each date & limited to one kit per household. Registration […]
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, Mario Wonder, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Mario Party Superstars. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required.