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Program: Black History of Saline County with Wilbur Hergins
Join us for an enlightening program with local historian Wilbur Hergins as he uncovers the rich history of Saline County’s Black experience. Explore the stories of Black townships, hamlets, schools, churches, and cemeteries that have shaped our community. Using records and documents from the Library’s Genealogy Room, Wilbur will guide us through the incredible contributions of Black residents to Saline […]
» Read moreSpring Break! Library to Close April 19 and 21
MPL Genealogy Offers Monthly Family History Workshops
Every third Wednesday through June, the Marshal Public Library Genealogy department is offering free family history workshops to the public. Local residents will learn tips to discover their own ancestry, family history, and famous relations. Each workshop begins at 1pm on April 24, May 21, and June 18.
» Read moreBedtime Stories @ MPL
Join us every Thursday evening at 5:30pm in the Children’s Library room.
» Read moreNOTICE: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK
NOTICE: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK Marshall Public Library is requesting qualifications for a Construction Manager At-Risk in accordance with RSMO §67.5050.1 for the new Branch Library and Administrative Offices in Marshall, MO. Responses to the RFQ will bedue by 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025 at Marshall Public Library, 214 N Lafayette Ave, Marshall, MO 65340.Names and […]
» Read moreBlack History of Saline County Presentation
Join us for an enlightening program with local historian Wilbert Hergins as he uncovers the rich history of Saline County’s Black experience. Explore the stories of Black townships, hamlets, schools, churches, and cemeteries that have shaped our community. Using records and documents from the Library’s Genealogy Room, Wilbert will guide us through the incredible contributions of Black residents to Saline […]
» Read moreOne Fish Two Fish Library Program
On Tuesday, February 11th at 4:00 pm, Addison Massey from Arrow Rock State Historic Site will be putting on a program at the Marshall Public Library where we will read One Fish Two Fish by Dr. Seuss, discuss scale colors, and have a coloring activity. All ages are welcome.
» Read moreProp L Passes: Expanded Resources and Renovations Coming
With the successful passage of Proposition L by Marshall voters Tuesday night, the Marshall Public Library is on track for relocating to its new location on East Morgan by mid-2026. Voters passed a one-quarter cent sales tax on retail sales within the City of Marshall, securing essential funding to support library renovations, expanded programming, and enhanced collections through 2039. Library […]
» Read moreArrow Rock Historian to Speak at Library Saturday (10/26)
Join author Sandy Selby and explore the history of Arrow Rock in its first century of existence. This informative program will feature highlights from Selby’s new book, Arrow Rock Ink. The event will be Saturday, October 26 from 10-11am at the library. This Author Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Marshall Public Library’s Genealogy Room.
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