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 […]
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 […]
Choose 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 required.
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club continues, offering one spice each month this spring to experiment with in your kitchen. At the monthly gathering, we'll discuss that month's spice as well as recipe hits & misses. (Meetings are April 4, May 2, & May30; come to one or come to all.) Bring your flavor passport, an […]
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.
This summer, join the ever-growing community of YourMDL's Teen Loot box! Each month you sign up, you get a variety of fun items to keep, craft, & eat, plus an expertly selected library book to read in the sun. Save all the awesome loot inside & return the library book & box when you are […]
Share & explore community on your own time 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 station along with supplies to create a themed craft at home. Won't you […]
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 […]
Celebrate Marshall this summer with our Comm-UNITY Wide Scavenger Hunt! All around town, businesses are waiting for you to visit & learn about them. Gather facts about our town by collecting cards & completing secret puzzles. Pick up a Collector’s Album at the library. This unique scavenger hunt begins June 6 & ends July 6.
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 the start of summer! We'll be celebrating being All Together Now by putt-putt golfing through Mini Marshall inside the library. Get your summer reading scavenger hunt information, your reading log, & try for a low score. Choose the party that works best for you: Fri, June 9, 6-8p or Sat, June 10, 10a-noon. All […]
It's the start of summer! We'll be celebrating being All Together Now by putt-putt golfing through Mini Marshall inside the library. Get your summer reading scavenger hunt information, your reading log, & try for a low score. Choose the party that works best for you: Fri, June 9, 6-8p or Sat, June 10, 10a-noon. All […]
With a few simple supplies, a moderate level of craftiness, & a lot of love, create special toys for your special animal friend. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered about all that happens inside the doors & on all of the floors of Eastend Studio & Gallery? Join Executive Director Jennifer Conley Darling for an evening tour to learn about the ongoing series of fine arts exhibitions & visual arts education programs, the venue space available for private events, & […]
Make your own pixel art with specialized plastic beads. Design (almost) anything on a grid base & melt it into something cool. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program […]
All together now, let's explore, discover, grow...taste! Welcome to Spice Club, offering one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Celebrate community this summer through food, wherein every ingredient has a role to make the whole something amazing. At the monthly gathering, we'll discuss that month's spice as well as recipe hits & […]
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 […]
"Escape the ordinary!" Come get a tour of our local deli from behind-the-line. See how "real, honest deli food" is prepared & make your own personal pizza. We'll also create a mini community art project during this event. Please meet at Pastrami Joe's (105 N Jefferson St, Marshall, MI, 49068). Teens going into grades 6-12 […]
Paint your own small terra cotta flower pot, then select seeds that you can plant & grow. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration […]
Join us at the Marshall Post Office to experience a behind-the scenes tour of modern-day operations, led by Postmaster Beth Martin. All participants should bring the address of a loved one, because you will have the opportunity to postmark & send your own piece of mail! Please meet in the front lobby of the Post […]
Let's dream about what your Best Town has...& then create some blueprints of our dreams! Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration for each […]
Meet library staff at the Marshall Area Farmer’s Market once a month this summer for stories, songs, & smiles. Please follow the Farmer’s Market on Facebook to keep up with location/weather changes. No registration required.
All together now, let's read some stories! Be a part of our storytime community at the Capitol Hill School House, where YourMDL staff will share favorite books, songs, & games designed for little learners to grow & prepare for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages […]
We’re on a roll! Sushi roll, that is. Learn how to mix up some sushi rice & roll it up with select veggies & nori for a tasty snack. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 […]
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 March by Geraldine Brooks. A Pulitzer-Prize winning novel of love against the backdrop of the Civil War, March reimagines the life of Mr. March, patriarch of the Little Women household. This title is available in regular print, large print, & audiobook […]
Without rainclouds & raindrops, there would be no rainbows. Let's craft a wall-hanging to remind us that we need both. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats […]
Quick! Let's go! We're headed to the Marshall Area Fire Fighter Ambulance Authority & the Marshall Township Fire Department to see where our local first responders get ready to head out on a rescue. The Marshall Police Department will join us on our visit so you can meet the heroes & vehicles that help save […]
1, 2, 3, Jump! Dance on over to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds to Jump & Jam along to a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & explore this amazing neighborhood. No registration required. This program is planned with ages […]
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 magic of flight & what it takes to be a pilot as you experience an introduction to pilot Ground School at Marshall's very own Brooks Airfield. Meet us in the parking lot outside the Brooks Field terminal (1243 S Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI, 49068). Of course, there will be airline appropriate snacks provided. […]
Learn a simple rope weaving pattern & turn it into your very own keychain. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration for each program […]
Using a common kitchen items & fabric scraps, we'll "grow" a summertime flower or two. Sure to brighten up anyone's day, you can keep it for yourself or gift it to a neighbor. This program is free; all supplies are provided. Ages 18+; registration required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have […]
This is your chance to yell “BINGO” in the library. Winners are awarded books & other prizes. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration […]
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. Our programs are free (& very popular)! […]
All together now, let's read some stories! Be a part of our storytime community at the Capitol Hill School House, where YourMDL staff will share favorite books, songs, & games designed for little learners to grow & prepare for school. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages […]
Bring your mad scientist energy & build your own robot from random bits & pieces. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration for each […]
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 […]
Did you know that Marshall's United States Postal Service Museum is the second largest Postal Service museum in the United States, second in size only to the National Postal Museum? Join former Postmaster, Michael Schragg, on a tour through the largest collection of U.S. Postal memorabilia outside of Washington’s Smithsonian Institution. The Postal Service Museum […]
Paint a rock with a kind message for yourself or to leave somewhere in town as a gift to a stranger. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & […]
Abracadabra, alakazam, we're headed to the American Museum of Magic as fast as we can! Come along for a behind-the-scenes look at “the Smithsonian of American magic” with board member Marsha Lambert as your guide. You'll get to see renowned items including Houdini's "Milk Can" & "Overboard Box" as well as a peek into the […]
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.
1, 2, 3, Jump! Dance on over to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds to Jump & Jam along to a full half-hour of music & movement. We'll get to use our little muscles & big muscles, which helps our brains get bigger & explore this amazing neighborhood. No registration required. This program is planned with ages […]
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 […]
Whether you are expert-level or have beginner's mind when it comes to creating with watercolor paint, this afternoon is for everyone. We'll learn some basics & use our knowledge both on our own & to create something together. Meet at Eastend Studio & Gallery, 143 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI, 49068, where instructor Meagan Wildt […]
Play a large group game of Uno with special rules that make the game never end. Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for each program & seats are limited. Registration for […]
Join us for a tour of the Brooks Field Airport facilities as we learn first-hand from manager Craig Griswold about the history, daily operations, & special events of our local airfield. Please meet in the parking lot outside the Brooks Field terminal (1243 S Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI, 49068). All ages are welcome; registration required. […]
We'll use a very common object to create a large art project together...& display it in the library for the rest of the summer! Those entering Grades 3-6 in the fall are welcome to attend. All programs will take place at Marshall District Library in the Programming Room from 1-1:45 pm. Registration is required for […]
Share & explore community on your own time 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 station along with supplies to create a themed craft at home. Won't you […]
