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New Building Plans
Marshall Public Library Building Plans for 102 E. Morgan This item is identified as Proposition L on the November 5, 2024, ballot: “For the purpose of renovating and replacing aging library facilities, enhancing spaces and programming for children and adults, expanding services and collections to serve public demand, and for the general operation of the library, shall a one-quarter (¼) […]
» Read moreMissouri Readers Award Nominated Books
We have the Missouri Readers Award nominated books for the 2024-2025 school year! Ask about getting on hold lists for popular titles. Marshall Public Library has made available the nominated books for this year’s Show Me award (grades 1-3), Mark Twain award (grades 4-6), Truman award (grades 6-8), and Gateway award (grades 9-12). Voting takes place in March 2025. Students […]
» Read moreNew Titles Added Summer 2024
We added these new adult books in the summer of 2024. 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 always search our two […]
» Read moreEducational Program on Missouri Mammals
We are excited to announce a program in partnership with the Missouri Dept. of Conservation next week, Wednesday, August 7th at 10am. Conservation Educator Ethan Regan will present an engaging and educational program on all of the wonderful mammals that reside in the Show-Me State. We look forward to seeing you there! This program is free and open to the […]
» Read moreFree Tours at Nicholas-Beazley to Celebrate Summer Reading Finale
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! […]
» Read morePhotos From 2024 Summer Reading
Supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
» Read moreChildren’s Book Author to Speak at Marshall Public Library
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 […]
» Read moreMissouri Folk Musician Forrest McCurren to Perform at Library
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 […]
» Read moreMissouri River Artist To Visit Library June 25 for Two Free Programs
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 […]
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