Explore, Discover, Grow
Revel in all the colors of the rainbow this summer with Teen Loot Box. With colorful items each month, see if you can collect the entire spectrum! Plus, a professionally selected book will light up your brain. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. June Loot participants […]
This summer, Marshall is hosting a Mini Museum of Fine Art...but where is all the color? Search for each grayscale work of art in participating businesses to Color Our World. Earn special edition cards with unique artwork containing fun facts about artists, the colors around us, & more. Pick up a Mini Museum Guide at […]
Be a part of our storytime community at the Capitol Hill School, 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 are welcome to attend. The Capitol Hill School […]
Practice the art of storytelling this summer with this series of writing workshops. In the first session, follow guided exercises in building characters & learn how they impact the story as a whole. These workshops are not interconnected; feel free to pick & choose which ones to attend. The library’s summer youth events are open […]
Practice the art of storytelling this summer with this series of writing workshops. In the first session, follow guided exercises in building characters & learn how they impact the story as a whole. These workshops are not interconnected; feel free to pick & choose which ones to attend. The library’s summer youth events are open […]
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 the members of Monday Night Book Club to kick off a summer of art exploration with Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. "History & fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision & sensual awakening" (Amazon). Read the book that brought Vermeer's work into the twenty-first century. Available at the […]
The new MDL History Center invites you to drop in for open hours, where you can explore various documents, newspapers, yearbooks, & more. Local history librarians will be on hand to aid in research, technology, or help get you started on your genealogy journey. Appointments for other times are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2300 […]
We'll transform simple paper plates into colorful woven masterpieces. Learn basic weaving techniques & explore the beauty of the rainbow as you thread yarn & bring these vibrant designs to life. The library’s summer youth events are open to students who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. A parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend with youth […]
We'll transform simple paper plates into colorful woven masterpieces. Learn basic weaving techniques & explore the beauty of the rainbow as you thread yarn & bring these vibrant designs to life. The library’s summer youth events are open to students who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. A parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend with youth […]
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. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend. […]
Drop by anytime these days & times to visit with staff from the Calhoun County Health Department. They’ll be bringing the Wellness Wagon filled with fun & education. In June, they’ll host a bike helmet giveaway. Sun safety will be the focus in July; & in August, they’ll focus on physical fun! No registration necessary; […]
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 […]
You've heard of mobiles, but have you made a "stabile"? Let's create colorful sculptures in honor of artist Alexander Calder! The library’s summer youth events are open to students who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. A parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend with youth going into grades 1-3 in the fall. These programs are offered […]
You've heard of mobiles, but have you made a "stabile"? Let's create colorful sculptures in honor of artist Alexander Calder! The library’s summer youth events are open to students who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. A parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend with youth going into grades 1-3 in the fall. These programs are offered […]
Ever wonder what it takes to bring a Hollywood movie to life? Get ready for an engaging journey through the fascinating world of filmmaking! Join Marshall native Scott T. Whitesell as he shares his passion for creating films right here in our community. Discover the intricate stages of movie-making, from the initial spark of an […]
We're making suncatchers with the Marshall Area Garden Club using fresh & dried plant material showing the wonderful colors & patterns of nature. After the program, you'll be able to enter your work into the Palette of Blooms Flower Show. The library’s summer youth events are open to students who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. A […]
We're making suncatchers with the Marshall Area Garden Club using fresh & dried plant material showing the wonderful colors & patterns of nature. After the program, you'll be able to enter your work into the Palette of Blooms Flower Show. The library’s summer youth events are open to students who have completed kindergarten-5th grade. A […]
Dive into the world of food science & learn all about cotton candy! Watch live while sugar transforms into delicate threads, as we learn about the chemistry happening before our eyes. We'll discover how these delectable clouds of sugar are made & figure out how sugar can be so fluffy. After, we'll get a chance […]
The new MDL History Center invites you to drop in for open hours, where you can explore various documents, newspapers, yearbooks, & more. Local history librarians will be on hand to aid in research, technology, or help get you started on your genealogy journey. Appointments for other times are also available by calling 269.781.7821 x2300 […]