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Team Puzzle Competition

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Everyone

Adult Services is hosting a friends & family puzzle competition! Teams will race to assemble identical 300 piece puzzles. Registration is required, as space is limited. Register here or by calling 641-754-5738 x 2.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Families (Parents/Caregivers with Children), Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult Services is hosting a friends & family puzzle competition! Teams will race to assemble identical 300 piece puzzles. Registration is required, as space is limited. Register here or by calling 641-754-5738 x 2.

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, February 11, 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, February 11, 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, February 12, 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 "Everyone" group

Monica Rohde-Fulton Retirement Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
"Come & Go" Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by and help Monica celebrate her retirement! Monica has served as a helpful face at the Information Services desk since 1995. Pop in, enjoy some refreshments and wish her well on her "next chapter."

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: "Come & Go" Event
Event Details:

Stop by and help Monica celebrate her retirement! Monica has served as a helpful face at the Information Services desk since 1995. Pop in, enjoy some refreshments and wish her well on her "next chapter."

President's Day

All Day
Marshalltown Public Library

The library is closed for Presidents Day for a city staff in-service day. 

Closing
Branches:
Marshalltown Public Library
Description:

The library is closed for Presidents Day for a city staff in-service day. 

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "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, February 18, 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, February 18, 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, February 19, 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 - American Graffiti (1973)

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

George Lucas directs this music-packed comedy-drama about teenage life in 1962 California.

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

George Lucas directs this music-packed comedy-drama about teenage life in 1962 California.

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, February 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, February 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, February 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 "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 4, 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 4, 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). 

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Marshalltown Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tech Help

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Tech Help

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 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Madelyn Mayberry Des Moines Art Center Virtual Tour

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Marshalltown Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an Art Appreciation program focused on Des Moines Art Center Architecture and Modern and Contemporary Artworks.

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for an Art Appreciation program focused on Des Moines Art Center Architecture and Modern and Contemporary Artworks.

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 11, 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 11, 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). 

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Marshalltown Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tech Help

Library Branch: Marshalltown Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Tech Help

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 12, 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.

Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, March 17, 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.