Explore, Discover, Grow
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Visited by millions, Mackinac is a special place for many Michiganders. Hear the incredible histories of the indigenous peoples, fur trade & logging, 19th century battles, & fudge production! What is it like to wear the wool uniforms & fire muskets for a living? Also, hear tales from behind the porch! What was it like […]
In Japan, cats with crooked tales are signs of good fortune. Follow one such cat & his owner on a road trip to visit three longtime friends in The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa. Join the members of Books on Tap, a book club that seeks out the unbeaten path. No celebrity lists, no […]
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 […]
It's Video Game night at the library & we're playing: Roblox! There are so many worlds to visit...it will be hard to decide where to go first! Pizza dinner included with the event. Note: participants must have access to a valid Roblox account prior to the event in order to play. Registration is required; Grades […]
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.
Humans & animals are not the only things that travel all of the world. Millions of letters & packages travel across the world each day, too! Did you know that Marshall's United States Postal Service Museum is the second largest Postal Service museum in the United States, second in size only to the National Postal […]
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.
Make gardening an engaging activity for the whole family this summer with suggestions from Marshall resident & award-winning gardener Duane Dupee. Learn about planting a vegetable garden, organic practices, the role of pollinators, & the benefits of growing your own plants whether for food or beauty. After the garden talk, learn more about the community […]
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.
"Eilis Lacey is Irish, married to Tony Fiorello, a plumber & one of four Italian American brothers, all of whom live in neighboring houses on a cul-de-sac in Lindenhurst, Long Island, with their wives & children & Tony’s parents, a huge extended family. It is the spring of 1976 & Eilis is now forty with […]
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.
Using fabric scraps & beads, create an upscale version of the friendship bracelet using a simple braid. Each bracelet is resizable making them perfect for gifting. This program is free; all supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+ only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but […]
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 […]
Using fabric scraps & beads, create an upscale version of the friendship bracelet using a simple braid. Each bracelet is resizable making them perfect for gifting. This program is free; all supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18+ only. Our programs are free (& very popular)! We often have a waiting list; if you register but […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover must-have gadgets like smart luggage tags, power banks, & Wi-Fi hotspots. Learn about translation apps, trip organization apps, & augmented reality to enhance your travel experience. Whether you're navigating a new city or lounging on the beach, this program will show you how to make every trip a fun, stress-free adventure! Registration required. Intended […]
POP into the library for this popcorn party! We will explore the vast possibilities of popcorn toppings & push the boundaries of popcorn-making. Registration is required; Grades 6-12 only. 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 […]