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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

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 […]