Explore, Discover, Grow
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.
Take the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge in celebration of Smokey’s 80th birthday. Read 5 books during Happy Camp & get a Marshall District Library flashlight. Throughout the Reading Challenge, special activity sheets will be available each week as well as monthly scavenger hunts within the library. The USDA Forest Service is collaborating with public library […]
Welcome to YourMDL Loot Box! Each month you register, you will receive a collection of goodies, all cozied up in a classy white box, with snacks & comfy vibes. Plus, each box includes a carefully curated book for ultimate chill. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
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 play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs […]
Welcome to Wednesday. Let's wind down & check-in. Everyone's journey looks different day to day & week to week. So, let's take a mindful moment in the middle of it all to connect with intention. We'll practice light mediation, journaling, & gentle stretching to help us relax, reset, & reconnect. Wear comfortable clothes for gentle […]
Come together for storytime. Little learners will expand their world & prepare for school through the Early Literacy practices of Talk, Sing, Read, Write, & Play. Stay afterward for interactive playtime. No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to attend.
Save your favorite slice of winter in this crafty keepsake. Create a magical snowy scene with miniature figurines & lots of glitter! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our teen programs are for those in grades 6-12 only. Please verify the participant's age when registering. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have […]
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! No registration required. This program is planned with ages 2-6 in mind, but all ages are welcome to […]
Our favorite furry pals take over the library to celebrate our Rockstar Readers! Featuring a themed storytime & crafts, this special event includes a PAW-fect guest. Stay afterward to Read with Leona, YourMDL's favorite therapy dog. She loves sharing stories & helping little learners read 1,000 books before kindergarten. This Rockstar Party is designed for […]
Drop in & spend some time reading to Leona, a six year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. She is a certified Canine Good Citizen through the American Kennel Club as well as a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Some of […]
Label your space with a wooden sign, designed & painted by you! Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of January 27 open for registration on January 24. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
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 […]
Let’s be sure your home is feeling as comfy & cozy as possible in 2025. If you are feeling overwhelmed with too much clutter or feeling like your schedule is just too full, Heather Barta, the DeClutter Bug can help! Join us at the library for an interactive session that will inspire you to clean […]
Play this fast-paced card game by collecting 4-of-a-kind, Who will be the last spoon standing? Grades 6-12 are invited to play; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of January 27 open for registration on January 24. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.
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 […]
Let’s paint some suncatchers to catch what sun we can find now. (Spring is coming. Promise.) Grades 6-12 are invited to attend; registration is required. Registration for weekly afterschool events opens the Friday before. For example, programs the week of January 27 open for registration on January 24. Please contact the Help Desk with any […]
Welcome to Wednesday. Let's wind down & check-in. Everyone's journey looks different day to day & week to week. So, let's take a mindful moment in the middle of it all to connect with intention. We'll practice light mediation, journaling, & gentle stretching to help us relax, reset, & reconnect. Wear comfortable clothes for gentle […]
January's Club is cancelled while Grand River Brewery is closed. Please register for the February Club here: https://www.yourmdl.org/event/adult-only-lego-club-2/ If you're 18 or 18+ & love LEGOs, this night is for you! Leave the kids at home, & meet at Grand River Brewery for some fun challenges using the library's LEGO collection. You'll be surprised at […]
Bring your own sewing machine or use one of the library's to create a cuddly cat neck pillow. This kitty can be stuffed with poly-fil for fluff or rice to make it a microwavable heating pad. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This is an intermediate-level project requiring the ability to sew […]
An after-hours special for teens only: enjoy your favorite video games with friends at the library! Bring back couch co-op for an evening & share the games that make you happy. You may bring your own console or play on one of ours. Whether you're Team Xbox, Sony, Steam, or Nintendo, we'll save a space […]
Welcome to YourMDL Loot Box! Each month you register, you will receive a collection of goodies, all cozied up in a classy white box, with snacks & comfy vibes. Plus, each box includes a carefully curated book for ultimate chill. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. […]
Join us with your comfiest coziest blankets & PJs for a morning movie in the library! Popcorn snack provided. Registration requested. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but can no longer attend, please let us know! Please note: Watch your email for a response, noting […]