Explore, Discover, Grow
Have a quacking good time this spring & participate in our duck-o-rating contest. Beginning March 12, stop by the library to register & pick up a rubber ducky. Duck-o-rate your new friend, keeping a travel theme in mind. Voting by library patrons will commence between April 15-28. Winners of the contest will be announced on […]
Angela Sandiego travels the world, looking for unique & sparkly artifacts. She sometimes even steals them for herself. A recent trip has brought her to Scotland, where she hopes to learn more about their enchanting history & culture. While researching Scotland's mystical past, she stumbles upon something she must have for her collection. She nabs […]
Whether your friends are near or far, you can stay connected through friendship bracelets. Make a pattern, spell out your name, or surprise yourself! Come connect with others in a calm atmosphere of creating while beading bracelets to keep or give away. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are […]
Whether your friends are near or far, you can stay connected through friendship bracelets. Make a pattern, spell out your name, or surprise yourself! Come connect with others in a calm atmosphere of creating while beading bracelets to keep or give away. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are […]
Round out Women’s History Month at Marshall District Library & travel back in time with presenters from the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center as they share riveting stories of three trailblazing women who defied societal norms to make their mark in early aviation. Katharine Wright, a driving force behind the success of her famous […]
Library Loot is cheerfully given; so why not give it a try? Each month you register, a magical box of goodies awaits. Along for the journey is an expertly selected book to enjoy. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. April Loot participants must return their box […]
Calling all insect investigators! Receive a Bug Box - the perfect contraption to hold creatures while you study them. Use paint to decorate your new tool & make it uniquely you! Bug boxes generously built & donated by Marshall Hardware. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with […]
Calling all insect investigators! Receive a Bug Box - the perfect contraption to hold creatures while you study them. Use paint to decorate your new tool & make it uniquely you! Bug boxes generously built & donated by Marshall Hardware. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with […]
An introspective science-fiction novel interwoven with Mexican folklore, April takes a journey through the stars with The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Books on Tap reads titles not typically found at your neighbor's book club. No celebrity lists, no high-profile awards, but plenty of adventure, excitement, & reflection. In The Last Cuentista, the future […]
Explore game design by creating a simple pinball machine from a pizza box. Combine your creativity with the science of forces & motion. Game on! These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Explore game design by creating a simple pinball machine from a pizza box. Combine your creativity with the science of forces & motion. Game on! These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Spring is here & that means more time to explore outdoors. Among the bugs & trees, you might be able to find some fairies & gnomes! Create your own fantasy field guide to help others discover the magic of nature. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with […]
Spring is here & that means more time to explore outdoors. Among the bugs & trees, you might be able to find some fairies & gnomes! Create your own fantasy field guide to help others discover the magic of nature. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with […]
Drop in & visit with Leona, a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She is a seven year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. Leona loves cuddling up to listen to a good book & encouraging her new friends on their awesome […]
Aren't traveling over break? Pretend! Select one of the provided travel-themed images to use as inspiration & create your own spring break masterpiece on canvas. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Aren't traveling over break? Pretend! Select one of the provided travel-themed images to use as inspiration & create your own spring break masterpiece on canvas. These programs are designed for youth in grades 2+; however, younger ages are welcome with adult supervision. An evening & morning session are offered of each program; select the day […]
Create a mini library to take with you wherever you are! Decorate tiny shelves with tiny books & other tiny items to customize it just for you. Oh, & a mini library card too, of course! Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; […]
Drop in anytime & create using the library's LEGO collection. No rules, no instructions...build using all the creativity your brain can provide. LEGOs are intended for school-age youth; children must be accompanied by an adult during this open play session. No registration is required.
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
Marshall residents Gabriela & Andrei Radelescu spent 18 days in Africa in May of 2024. Join them for an informational evening & learn about their thrilling wildlife experiences & outdoor activities as they share stunning photos of the natural beauty across the continent. A few highlights will include their safari through Kruger National Park, hunting […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
As we journey through life, some ages are destinations unto themselves. One important year is when we turn 65 & have important healthcare choices to make. Leslie Hurd, who has been in the health industry for 25 years & is an independent licensed insurance agent certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), […]
Celebrate the official opening of the Marshall District Library History Center, a room in the library for conducting family research, seeking local history information, & starting digitization projects. The center will contain materials from the Marshall area & surrounding communities. This project is possible thanks to a generous donation from Laura R. (Withee) Bliss.
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. […]
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.
All aboard the Rockstar Reader Express as we journey to reading 1,000 books! Stories help us travel all over the place, & reading with our friends makes it even more fun. Join in this special storytime celebrating the Rockstar Readers & our favorite stories featuring trains. This event is designed for preschoolers & their families. […]
Engage with your baby in a whole new way! Come share songs, stories, & sensory playtime with your baby to help your little one develop listening & language skills. Also, use this time to meet & connect with other families. No registration required. This program is planned with ages birth to 12 months in mind.
Enemies in the Orchard by Dana Vanderlugt will be the April selection for the Monday night book club. "It’s October 1944, & while Claire’s older brother, Danny, is off fighting in World War II, her dad hires a group of German POWs to help with the apple harvest on their farm. Claire wants nothing to […]
Explore, discover, grow...taste! Spice Club offers one spice each month to experiment with in your kitchen. Dig into international flavors at Spice Club this spring as we travel through cookbooks. Stop at the Help Desk to pick up your spice packet & borrow each month's title. Meetings are held monthly; registration is required each month […]
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. […]
You've learned the basics & now you're ready for more! Welcome to "Crochet 102," where we will learn the half-double & double crochet stitches as well as begin to learn how to work in the round. Participants should already know how to create a foundation chain, single crochet stich, & work in rows. Supplies will […]
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.
Dip into the world of printmaking & try your hand at block printing. Using special tools we'll carve our designs into Lino blocks, then cover our blocks in ink & press them onto sheets of paper to create a picture. Once you've made your stamp, use it over & over to create art for all […]
Bring your button jar(s) or tin(s) & create one of a kind bouquets where the blossoms are made of buttons. Have a favorite little vase or salt or pepper shaker? Bring that too! Don't have a collection? Just come & use the library's craft supplies to start one. This program is free; supplies provided. Registration […]
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 […]
Bring your button jar(s) or tin(s) & create one of a kind bouquets where the blossoms are made of buttons. Have a favorite little vase or salt or pepper shaker? Bring that too! Don't have a collection? Just come & use the library's craft supplies to start one. This program is free; supplies provided. Registration […]
Drop in & visit with Leona, a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She is a seven year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. Leona loves cuddling up to listen to a good book & encouraging her new friends on their awesome […]
Library Loot is cheerfully given; so why not give it a try? Each month you register, a magical box of goodies awaits. Along for the journey is an expertly selected book to enjoy. Keep the loot inside & return the library book & box when you are finished. May Loot participants must return their box […]
Drop in & visit with Leona, a certified therapy dog through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. She is a seven year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was rescued from Calhoun County Animal Center when she was a puppy. Leona loves cuddling up to listen to a good book & encouraging her new friends on their awesome […]
Drawing from Japan's iconic "furoshiki" knotting, this project is one of refined simplicity. The reversible bag is very versatile & can be used for travel ... or for craft projects, lunches, eco-friendly gift wrapping, & more. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This is a beginner-level project requiring the ability to sew […]
Drawing from Japan's iconic "furoshiki" knotting, this project is one of refined simplicity. The reversible bag is very versatile & can be used for travel ... or for craft projects, lunches, eco-friendly gift wrapping, & more. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This is a beginner-level project requiring the ability to sew […]
Drawing from Japan's iconic "furoshiki" knotting, this project is one of refined simplicity. The reversible bag is very versatile & can be used for travel ... or for craft projects, lunches, eco-friendly gift wrapping, & more. Supply list provided with registration confirmation; some supplies provided. This is a beginner-level project requiring the ability to sew […]