Author: MPL

Join us July 25 at 2pm for our Summer Reading Program Finale at Nicholas-Beazley Aviation Museum. We’ll tour the museum at 2pm, then we’ll have a paper airplane contest (distance) at 3pm. There will be two age groups (ages 2-9, and 10+) competing for first second and third place prizes. Don’t forget Marshall Public Library is where the adventure begins! […]

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Marshall Public Library will host a book talk with children’s author Jody Jensen Shaffer on July 10 at 10am. Shaffer plans to read her picture book “Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story” and hold a craft session. “Creep, Leap, Crunch!” is a narrative picture book that follows the science of the food chain, demonstrating how each element in nature […]

On July 2, residents of Marshall will be treated to two free music performances by Fulton-based country and folk musician Forrest McCurren at the Marshall Public Library. The first performance will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by an evening encore at 6:00 p.m. After his debut album “Oh Me, Oh My” was released in 2022, McCurren and his wife Margaret […]

On June 25 at 6pm, Missouri artist Steve Snell will talk about his “Adventure Art on the Mighty Mo’” film series, in which he traveled the length of the Missouri River painting what he saw. Starting at the headwaters in Montana, he created more than 100 paintings while on expedition down the river. This presentation is free and open to […]

Reading to furry friends is where the adventure begins. We’ve had an awesome turnout so far at Read and Rescue this summer! Kids are loving their time with these adorable little fur balls. As part of our summer reading program, children age 10+ (with guardian present) can work on their reading skills, spend time with furry friends in need, and […]

Bring the whole family to the library this Saturday, June 8th, for special performances of “The Wonder of Jim: a PAWsitive Tail” by the Martin City Melodrama and Vaudeville Company. We’ll have two performances: 1-2pm and 3-4pm. This show features small senior rescue dogs and human actors, celebrating the legacy of Jim the Wonder Dog through song, dance, and comedy. […]

Wow, what an incredible evening we had at last night’s Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Event! We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the start of our summer adventure at Marshall Public Library. A special shout-out to The Optimist Club of Marshall for their generosity in giving away over 120 hot dogs, bags of chips, and refreshing […]

Join the Friends of Marshall Public Library for their Spring Book Sale across the street from the library at the Municipal Court Building. Browse a wide assortment of used books and DVDs throughout the morning and afternoon on Saturday! See you there! Saturday, May 188:00am – 3:30pmMunicipal Court Building – 5 East Eastwood, Marshall MO(across the street from the library)