General News
The City of Marshall and the Municipal Services Street Department will be making needed repairs to the City owned Library parking lot over the next few weeks. The Library will be open as usual, and will have no disruption in services. Parking will be limited in the Marshall Public Library parking lot during this time. Additional parking will be available […]
» Read moreMarshall 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 moreWe 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 moreJoin 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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» Read moreMarshall 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 moreOn 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 moreOn 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 […]
» Read moreReading 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 […]
» Read moreBring 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. […]
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