Gravity Mazes (2/5)
On Thursday Feb 5 we’ll be making gravity mazes as part of the STEAM Story Time program. Join us at 5:30 PM.
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Toddler Story Time (2/4): Making a Sneezy Snowman
On Wednesday morning Feb 4 we’ll be making sneezy snowmen as part of our Toddler/Preschool Story Time program. We’ll be reading the book “Sneezy the Snowman” by Maureen Wright. See you there!
» Read moreNew Books Added in January
Here is a list of new books we added in the month of January 2026. You can access our catalog in the menu above and place books on hold for pickup at our window. Curbside pickup is currently available six days per week. If you find that you’re waiting awhile for a book that is already checked out, you can […]
» Read moreChess Club – First and Third Tuesdays at 4:30
♟️ Checkmate boredom—Chess Club is here! ♟️ Are you a chess master, a total beginner, or somewhere in between? No matter your age or skill level, Chess Club is for you! Join us at the library on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 4:30–5:30 PM for friendly, fun, and sometimes competitive play. Never touched a chess piece? […]
» Read moreStuffy Sleepover – Thursday, February 19
Take Your Child to the Library on Saturday (2/7)
Join us in the children’s library at MPL on Saturday, February 7 an 11am to celebrate National Take Your Child to the Library Day. Enjoy a special story time with cookies, juice, and fun crafts. Library staff will also be available to help you or your child sign up for a library card if needed. This is a free event […]
» Read moreGiant Box Forts for STEAM
On Thursday January 29 we’ll be making giant cardboard box forts as part of the STEAM Story Time program. Join us at 5:30 PM.
» Read moreGroundhogs for the Windowsill
Toddler/Preschool Story Time 1/28 @ 10am – we’re going to make paper tube groundhogs to take home so your child can put them in the window on Groundhog’s Day to see if they cast a shadow. “See your shadow at your feet, back to bed to get more sleep. If your shadow can’t be seen early spring will turn things […]
» Read moreNew Library App Gives Patrons Massive Selection of eBooks and Audiobooks
Patrons of Marshall Public Library just gained access to 5,729 eBooks and audiobooks via the new CloudLibrary app. We’ve partnered with libraries across Missouri to offer free access to thousands of popular titles. CloudLibrary boasts less waiting than some of the other library apps. Click the image below to begin and start exploring what we have available. Access eBooks on […]
» Read moreCommunity Puzzle Challenge! Chance to win $25.00!
Sponsored by The Friends of the Marshall Public Library. Everyone loves a jigsaw puzzle – the trouble is, once it’s built, the fun’s over. Until now!The Friends of the Marshall Public Library invites the public to have fun with a new puzzle contestthat begins January 15. Patrons may help assemble a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with 101 world-famous book titles hidden […]
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