Library Events and News

Holiday Hours
Wednesday, December 24th 10 AM-2 PM
Thursday, December 25th Closed
Wednesday, December 31st 10 AM-2 PM 
Thursday, January 1st Closed

Community Read Ice Hunter by Joseph Heywood
Thursday, December 18th, 5:30 PM

Read Ice Hunter by Joseph Heywood and join us for a lively community discussion over refreshments. We'll watch a prerecorded interview with the author of how he came up with the characters and storyline.

Pilkey's Dog Man Paw-ty
Saturday, December 20th, 10 AM-2 PM

With the newest Dog Man book release, it's the perfect time to celebrate!

We'll have Dog Man games, watch the Dog Man Movie, and spotlight the entire book series.

Children's Percussion Workshop
Thursday, December 29th, 12:00 PM

Join musician Joe Watts of Electric Moon to have a dynamic, hands-on and fun musical experience learning basic rhythm!

Older children and Teens can hang out after for individualized training with Joe after the workshop for hands-on coaching with the instruments.

Noon Year's Eve Decade Party
Wednesday, December 31st, 10 AM-1 PM

Show up in style from your favorite decade or the decade you reached in our Read Through the Decades challenge. 

We will have lots of chances to win prizes, specialty sodas, popcorn, music, board games, yard games, and music bingo.

Door prize winners will be drawn throughout the party. You must be present to win.

Learn to Use the Libby App
Monday, January 5th, 1:00 PM

With your Marcellus Library card, you can download free audio books and e-books to your phone or Kindle. 

This class will cover: 

• How to sign up for Libby
• Basic and advanced features
• How to connect to your Kindle or e-reader
• How to organize and discover your next great read!

Puzzle Palooza Puzzle Exchange
Thursday-Saturday, January 8th-10th, Library Hours
Bring your complete puzzles to swap for something new to you! 

Puzzle Palooza Puzzle Tournament
Saturday, January 10th, 11 AM-2 PM

Your team of up to four puzzlers will race other teams to be the fastest puzzlers in Marcellus! All teams will be doing the same 500 piece puzzle. 

Preregistration is required. $10 per team and you keep the puzzle after the event.

Puzzle tournaments require a quiet and focused environment. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants, any team disrupting another table will be removed from the competition.

Classic Conversations with Donnie Brooks

Wednesday, January 14th, 5:30 PM
Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis

Wednesday, April 15th, 5:30 PM
Ann Vickers by Sinclair Lewis

Explore timeless literature and examine how the subjects and themes are still relevant today!

Donnie Brooks is a pastor at Marcellus UMC & Ninth St. UMC along with being an Adjunct Professor at Gogebic Community College in Philosophy.

He is a great appreciator of early 20th century American literature!

Page Folding Project
Saturday, January 17th, 10 AM-2 PM

Choose from several creative designs to give an old book new life!

We will provide instruction and basic materials and decorations for your book folding project.

Personal Curriculum--Life Long Learners Club
Thursday, January 22nd, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Are you a curious person? Would you like some accountability? Wish you had someone to talk to about what you're learning?

Making a personal curriculum is a trend on social media. We're going to turn it into a Meet Up!

You decide WHAT you want to learn, HOW you want to learn it, and what the GOAL is.

At our first meeting, we'll learn what a personal curriculum is, how to create your own, and what resources are available through Michigan libraries. Appropriate for ages 16+.

Personal Curriculum Meet Ups 4th Thursday of the Month 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

We'll check in on our goals, chat about what we're learning, and share our milestones. Can't make the first meeting? Join us anytime along the way.

Getting Comfy with Computers using Google Suite: Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
First Three Saturdays in February 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Does technology frustrate you? Not sure how to get started? We can help!

Join us for this series to feel more confident in your email box and with online documents.

Learn the basics of free Google products--email, documents, and spreadsheets--that can be used from any computer, tablet, or smart phone with an internet connection.

A working Gmail account is a prerequisite for Class 2 & 3. Class size is limited. Call or email to preregister for this FREE class.

Gmail Basics
Saturday, February 7th 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Google Doc Basics
Saturday, February 14th 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Google Sheets Basics
Saturday, February 21 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Craft and Chat
Tuesdays 5PM-7PM
Join us for relaxed and friendly crafting sessions with fellow community members!
Bring your own project—knitting, drawing, scrapbooking, or anything you enjoy—and take part in great conversation!

Yoga at the Library
October 7th-December 16th
Tuesdays at 5:45PM
Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and a towel. Cost: $5 per class, payable to Instructor Dave Sivley.

First Thursday Book Club
First Thursday of the Month 12PM

NO JANUARY MEETING

Did you read a book you really enjoyed? Do you want to share insights on what others should read next? Come and gather some book recommendations and let’s talk about what you have read recently!

Preschool Story Time with Miss Liz and Miss Lexi
Fridays 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
September 19th-May 15th

Join Miss Lexi and Miss Liz--certified preschool teachers at the Marcellus Elementary School, for stories, songs, crafts & snacks!

Activities include:

• stories
• songs
• crafts
• snacks

Focused on ages 0-5 along with their parents & caregivers.

Holiday breaks follow the school calendar.

Tech Time at the Library
Select Saturdays 10AM-1PM
Upcoming Dates: December 6th, December 13th, December 20th

Struggling with your phone? Trouble navigating the internet? Need help with Mel.org, the Libby app or the Library Catalog?

Drop in to ask Justin your I.T. questions & learn to navigate your device or our computers!

Read Through the Decades
Ongoing through 2025

Register your team of up to 10 readers. All ages encouraged to participate!
Each book read equals 1 year - Track your titles! After each finished book, we will fill in a box to keep track, which will be displayed on the wall for all to see!

Dress as the decade you made it to at our 2025 Noon Year’s Eve Party!
Prizes will be awarded to top achievers during the celebration on December 31st, 2025.