Category: Library News

This Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 AM. Free and Open to the Public! We hope to see you here. Columbia based author Neal Fandek will give a presentation and talk on his new book, and explore Native American monuments at the Marshall Public Library. Fandek will discuss his new book, Native American Monument of Missouri, which takes readers on a […]

Library patrons are invited to pick up a free copy of “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage and the Birth of the FBI” and participate in a series of events about this nonfiction book. Copies of the book, in both adult and young adult versions, will be given out until they run out. As part of this series of […]

Book lovers, this one’s for you! The Friends of the Marshall Public Library are hosting a HUGE Fall Book Sale, and you won’t want to miss it! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our patrons and community members, we’ve received an amazing number of book donations over the past six months. The result? Our BIGGEST book sale yet! Whether you’re […]

Following the stipulated judgment issued September 21, 2026, in Jessica A. Goodman v. Saline County Commission et al., Marshall Public Library will now move forward with plans to renovate and relocate to its new location. The Library will provide periodic updates as work progresses and project details are determined. Questions may be directed to 660-886-3391 ext. 3. Matt RahnerDirector, Marshall […]

STEAM Story Times are free to attend and open to children of all ages and their families. STEAM stands for Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math. Our goal is to promote literacy, critical thinking, creativity and teamwork. Our weekly STEAM based story times have been gaining popularity among kids and parents. Along with a book, children enjoy a fun hands-on […]

For all our S.T.E.A.M. families – We’re taking a break next month. Weather should be gorgeous this Thursday (7/23). Hoping to see everyone at 5:30pm this week for giant bubbles!!!

Join us this Thursday 5:30 PM at the library for a special presentation by Melina Matheny from the Missouri River Bird Observatory. Travel back to the age of dinosaurs with a fun story that brings the prehistoric world to life! Afterwards, we’ll become paleontologists at our hands-on Discovery Stations, where we’ll examine fossils, feathers, and other clues to discover how […]

For children of all ages and their families. June 18th – Native Plants at the Library! Join Ms. Teresa for a story and a brief presentation about how native plants can transform your yard into a welcoming habitat for birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife. Learn about the benefits of native plants and why they are important for wildlife, pollinators, […]