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Spread the word...the library will have something fun to drop in & do during each day of winter break! When you need to get out of the house & do something fun, we'll be here. Help create a collaborative never-ending story & paper stars for a whimsical community garland. No registration necessary just stop by […]
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Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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Spread the word...the library will have something fun to drop in & do during each day of winter break! When you need to get out of the house & do something fun, we'll be here. It's almost 2026! Prepare to celebrate in style so you are ready when it's time to count down. No registration […]
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A mystery box of goodies that leads to whimsical mini adventures - Teen Loot Boxes! Learn loads with gifts & prompts to stretch your brain (& snacks to fuel it). An enticing book to read also helps new year explorations. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
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Enjoy a community-wide puzzle swap throughout the winter months of January & February. You can take one home anytime you like. If you have one to add to the little free library, simply drop it by the Help Desk & we’ll put into the rotation of puzzle fun. Thanks, in advance, for sharing.
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While supplies last, our pantry cupboard is wide open for sharing. Drop by to pick up a familiar spice or something you've never tried before. Interested in more spice-related fun? Sign up for our monthly Spice Club.
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To inspire you to stay in touch this winter by putting pen to paper, we're sharing postcards designed by Kellogg Community College's Art Department. Pick one out, write a message & add an address. Want us to mail it for you? Drop it in our "private mail bin," & we'll add a stamp for you […]
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The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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Take advantage of this cozy season to catch up on some reading. This year’s challenge is filled with whimsy: from stars to bubbles, we hope it fills you with joy...& helps you discover some new genres, authors, & sections of the library. Visit as soon as January 3 to get started! The challenge ends March […]
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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)! […]
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Grow together in this storytime designed for beginning early literacy. Through the practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play, caregivers & their little learners will build a base for reading, social-emotional learning, school readiness & more--all through fun stories, fingerplays, & songs. This program is planned with ages 18 months-3 years in mind, but […]
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Draw your favorite characters or select available images to press into pins. Decorate accordingly to show off your fandoms. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 5 open for registration on December 29. If there is space, you may register the […]
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Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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9 events,
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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Set your goals for the new year & make cute punch cards to motivate yourself or give as gifts. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 5 open for registration on December 29. If there is space, you may register the […]
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Need a space to have some adult time in peace while your little ones explore & engage in various crafts & activities? We’ve got you covered. Children can free-play while you relax with a cup of cocoa & some cookies. Let your children explore the various activities or discover some new children’s books. The youth […]
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Make your appointment to join Books on Tap as we read Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw. Dr. Greta Helsing is not your average practitioner; she's highly specialized in the ailments of supernatural creatures. Treating various undead may be unusual, but so are the mysterious murders of both living & undead Londoners alike. Full of mystery […]
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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 […]
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Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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Ready? Set? FOLD! Learn how to fold an origami jumping frog then compete to see who’s frog can cross the finish line the fastest. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 5 open for registration on December 29. If there is […]
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Leona is in the building! Leona is a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy dogs. Her favorite things are meeting new reading friends, eating all the snacks, & playing disc-golf with her humans. Reading with Leona can help to build a young reader's confidence, improve comprehension, & boost communication skills. You'll receive a […]
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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 […]
Free
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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Puppies & kittens often lift our moods, so let's step up & help them out. Craft fuzzy & fun pet toys to donate to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Director Jessica Gilbert will also join us to discuss key points of animal care, volunteering, & fostering, as well as bring a special guest […]
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Pokémon Trainers of all levels are invited to gather for a bit of fun & friendship. This event is your chance to meet other Pokémon enthusiasts, share your passion, & chat about all things Pokémon. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an amazing Poké-Pals community! No registration required.
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Grow together in this storytime designed for beginning early literacy. Through the practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play, caregivers & their little learners will build a base for reading, social-emotional learning, school readiness & more--all through fun stories, fingerplays, & songs. This program is planned with ages 18 months-3 years in mind, but […]
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Ever wonder about your family’s newsworthy deeds? Join MDL librarian Melissa Rzepczynski in learning about NewspaperArchive, a digital database of local news sources from Marshall, Albion, Tekonsha, & many more newspapers. Cozy up at this program & learn how to search articles, investigate headlines, & locate individuals to uncover your family’s story with this digital […]
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Transform well-loved book pages into a flower to keep or gift. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 12 open for registration on January 5. If there is space, you may register the day of the program.
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Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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9 events,
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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Design and paint your own ceramic coaster. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 12 open for registration on January 5. If there is space, you may register the day of the program.
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Meet at the library for a very special storytime dinner this winter. Bring a blanket & get cozy as library staff share their favorite stories & songs. This program is designed for those in grades PreK-2; family members are welcome to join. Registration requested but not required.
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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.
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9 events,
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 […]
Free
Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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Build a cake out of OREOS & then practice your decorating skills with frosting. Then: sugar rush! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 12 open for registration on January 5. If there is space, you may register the day of […]
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Birthdays, holidays, sports seasons…the next book in the series! Sometimes waiting is half the fun of the anticipation, & librarians at YourMDL are also excited about upcoming books. Join us for this special countdown of Can’t Wait titles that might already be on your TBR (To Be Read) List or might catch your attention for […]
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Start off the new year with Sparkle! Create a mini mirror ball to decorate your room, your locker, or anywhere that needs a party boost. We'll use styrofoam balls & mirror tiles to reflect our true colors. Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting […]
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7 events,
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 […]
Free
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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6 events,
Fluffy pancakes flipped by you & fun jigsaw puzzles to solve create a perfect Saturday Morning at YourMDL. Make it a mini party by grabbing friends & family - the more the merrier when there's breakfast & games. All ages invited; registration required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting […]
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8 events,
Grow together in this storytime designed for beginning early literacy. Through the practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play, caregivers & their little learners will build a base for reading, social-emotional learning, school readiness & more--all through fun stories, fingerplays, & songs. This program is planned with ages 18 months-3 years in mind, but […]
Free
Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods is the January selection for the Monday Night Book Club. For too long, Opaline, Martha & Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary […]
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Every snowflake is unique, especially when it’s made by you! Design your snowflake using beads & wire. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 19 open for registration on January 12. If there is space, you may register the day of […]
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Need a space to have some adult time in peace while your little ones explore & engage in various crafts & activities? We’ve got you covered. Children can free-play while you relax with a cup of cocoa & some cookies. Let your children explore the various activities or discover some new children’s books. The youth […]
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In partnership with the Marshall Area Garden Club, join us in learning about herbal houseplants. Author, lecturer, & conservationist Susan Betz presents on which herbs perform best as houseplants, how to care for them, & even how to harvest & use your homegrown herbs for culinary creations, household cleaning products, herbal teas, handmade crafts, & […]
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9 events,
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 […]
Free
Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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Play on 1 of 4 Nintendo Switch 1 consoles at the library with friends! Games provided include: Mario Wonder, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, & Mario Party Super Stars. You can also bring & play your own console. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. […]
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Take the opportunity to meet & learn with new caregivers. Those who have welcomed a new little one in the past 18 months are invited to explore early learning basics for baby as well as to commune with fellow caregivers. This program is designed with ages birth-18 months in mind & their caregivers. Come for […]
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We're not just painting this month; we're adding layers & layers of shimmer & sparkle. Transform a plain canvas using acrylic paint, jewels, & glitter of various shapes & sizes. All supplies provided for this free program; Ages 18+ only. Registration required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; […]
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7 events,
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 […]
Free
We're not just painting this month; we're adding layers & layers of shimmer & sparkle. Transform a plain canvas using acrylic paint, jewels, & glitter of various shapes & sizes. All supplies provided for this free program; Ages 18+ only. Registration required. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; […]
Free
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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5 events,
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Have you enjoyed Mindfulness Mondays &/or Wind Down Wednesdays during past Happy Camps at the library...or have you been looking for a local yoga instructor? Sample a class of Yoga with Lucy! She offers mindful slow flow with simple breathwork & permission to make the practice yours. Flows are beginner-friendly & offer space to push […]
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Help create art for the Teen Area’s new Mini Art Gallery. Create on a theme & display your art for others to enjoy. Artwork will be available to take home once the gallery changes seasons. Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of […]
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Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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Have you visited Uproot Market & Eatery, a consumer-owned food cooperative in downtown Battle Creek, yet? While Uproot is quite new, the organization behind its development, Sprout, has been working in local food access for over 15 years, & has plenty of amazing history to show for it. "From SOIL to SOUL: We advance the […]
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8 events,
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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Sculpt & paint a mushroom magnet for your locker or fridge! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 26 open for registration on January 19. If there is space, you may register the day of the program.
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Need a space to have some adult time in peace while your little ones explore & engage in various crafts & activities? We’ve got you covered. Children can free-play while you relax with a cup of cocoa & some cookies. Let your children explore the various activities or discover some new children’s books. The youth […]
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One dish, endless applications. Each cook has their own methods & favorites when it comes to classic foods. This winter, Spice Club continues with the challenge to highlight specific recipes. Make your version, your favorite, your icon, & show it off. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required each month & is limited to one […]
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7 events,
Our technology team is on hand to assist you with questions regarding smartphones, laptops, & more during drop-in Tech Time. 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 […]
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Use a library sewing machine & get a license to “drive” it! Already have one? Make something! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend. Registration is required & opens the week before. For example, programs the week of January 26 open for registration on January 19. If there is space, you may register the day of […]
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This winter, library assistants Cade Carver & Josh Heisler are back with another program about the magic of movies! Join them for a cozy, discussion-based presentation about the whimsical worlds that keep us warm in winter weather. We'll revisit some classic favorites of the season &, hopefully, all leave with some new titles on our […]
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5 events,
Meet at the library for a very special storytime dinner this winter. Bring a blanket & get cozy as library staff share their favorite stories & songs. This program is designed for those in grades PreK-2; family members are welcome to join. Registration requested but not required.
Free
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5 events,
The MDL History Center--where you can explore unique documents, yearbooks, & digitization technology--welcomes you to visit anytime the library is open. Local history librarians are on hand during drop-in hours twice a week; during these sessions, they are happy to aid with research, the Center's technology, or help to get you started on your genealogy […]
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5 events,
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)! […]
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