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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 moreEvery 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 moreJoin us every Thursday evening at 5:30pm in the Children’s Library room.
» Read moreNOTICE: 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 moreJoin 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 moreOn 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 moreWith 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 moreJoin 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.
» Read moreDr. Sean Siebert will be speaking at the Missouri Valley College Thursday (10/24) with a program about entrepreneurship. It will be at 8am at the Eckilson-Mabee Theater Tech Center at the college. It’s free and open to the public. About the Speaker Dr. Sean Siebert’s breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with his story-telling ability, make him a much-sought-after speaker, […]
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