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Film Series for Adults - High Noon (1952)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A retiring town marshal is left on his own as he prepares for a high-noon showdown with a gang of vengeful outlaws whose leader he arrested. As the town clock ticks down, even the marshal's new Quaker bride is nowhere to be found.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A retiring town marshal is left on his own as he prepares for a high-noon showdown with a gang of vengeful outlaws whose leader he arrested. As the town clock ticks down, even the marshal's new Quaker bride is nowhere to be found.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities all about trains, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Easter Holiday

All Day 4/4 - 4/5
Marshalltown Public Library

The library is closed on April 4 and 5 for the Easter holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Marshalltown Public Library
Description:

The library is closed on April 4 and 5 for the Easter holiday. 

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Battle of the Books Bash

All Day
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library

This event will go the full school day, with clean-up after school. 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Event Details:

This event will go the full school day, with clean-up after school. 

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Event Details:

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group

Play Day

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Blue Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Play Day in the Blue Activity room offers kids the chance for imaginative play with the castle, kitchen set, dollhouse, big legos, playsets, and more. Stop in for unplugged fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Series for Adults - Rear Window (1954)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A New York magazine photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A New York magazine photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg.

This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
School-Aged Kids, Teens

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Age Group: School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Youth ages 8 and older are invited to stop by the large meeting room to connect with other Pokémon fans. Battle with others (or learn how to play, if needed), trading permitted (with coordinator approval). 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children)" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Aged Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
West Lawn at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event, Music, Performance
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids, Teens

Our annual celebration of children and the importance of books and reading in their lives: Children's Day/Book Day. More information coming! 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: West Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Children, School-Aged Kids, Teens
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event, Music, Performance
Event Details:

Our annual celebration of children and the importance of books and reading in their lives: Children's Day/Book Day. More information coming! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Series for Adults - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A senator becomes famous for gunning down a known outlaw, but later, on the day of an old friend's funeral, he reveals the truth about what really happened that fateful day.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A senator becomes famous for gunning down a known outlaw, but later, on the day of an old friend's funeral, he reveals the truth about what really happened that fateful day.

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Event Details:

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Marshalltown Public Library

The library is closed May 23-25 for the Memorial Day holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Marshalltown Public Library
Description:

The library is closed May 23-25 for the Memorial Day holiday. 

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Event Details:

The library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in Community Meeting Room B. The public is welcome to attend.


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Series for Adults - To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Gregory Peck won a Best Actor Oscar as a widowed, morally upright lawyer defending a black man accused of raping a white woman in 1930s Alabama. Meanwhile, his two young children become involved in a mystery involving the town pariah.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Gregory Peck won a Best Actor Oscar as a widowed, morally upright lawyer defending a black man accused of raping a white woman in 1930s Alabama. Meanwhile, his two young children become involved in a mystery involving the town pariah.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Marshalltown Public Library

The library is closed July 3 and 4 for the Independence Day holiday. 

Closing
Branches:
Marshalltown Public Library
Description:

The library is closed July 3 and 4 for the Independence Day holiday.