Upcoming Events

Youth are invited to stop by the large meeting room to have a pizza snack and/or play a game (UNO, Jenga, Connect Four, etc.), do a puzzle, or color, have a snack while getting to know an MPD police officer a little better.

Play Day is a "come and go" chance to play with imaginative toys, like our the kitchen set, dollhouse, castle, and more in the Blue Activity Room.

Prohibition was the period in U.S. History when it was illegal to manufacture, transport or sell liquor. This covered every state and some of the territories.

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set. Storytime is free and there is no pre-registration needed for families.

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 staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

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.

What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a missionary, a wealthy businessman, a wedding guest, a betrayed wife, a farmer and an immigrant recruiter have in common?

KidSight is free walk-in vision screening (held in the youth department) is for children ages 6 months to kindergarten-aged and is a joint project with Lions Clubs of Iowa and the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set. Storytime is free and there is no pre-registration needed for families.

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 staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

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.

A career planner with Iowa Works will be at the Marshalltown Public Library in Study Room 1 on Tuesday, April 21 from 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 3:00pm. 

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.

Storytime includes few stories, songs, and movement activities, followed by a chance to play with imaginative toys, like our doll house, castle, and kitchen set. Storytime is free and there is no pre-registration needed for families.

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 staff will take half hour appointments to answer questions or assist with personal devices. Appointments will be available every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

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.

Learn how to play Mah Jongg! The Dealt Hand will get participants up to speed with the game, and then have them play while they're present to answer questions and provide support! Registration is required, as space is limited.

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