Library Events
2nd Wednesday Evening Book Chat
2nd Wednesday of each month at 6PM: 5/13, 6/10, 7/8
Bring your latest book to chat about, and get recommendations for your TBR (To-Be-Read) list!
Golden Years: Creative Connections
Fridays at 10AM: 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
For those in their golden years or approaching. Join us each week for connection and conversation.
May 15th: Bingo (win prizes)
May 22nd: Paper Flower Bouquets
May 29th: Nostalgic 2-player games (Battleship, Gin Rummy, Mastermind, etc.)
Golden Years: Wellness Weekend Workouts
Saturdays at 9AM: 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
For those in their golden years or approaching. Join in for 45 minutes of fun and fitness! The focus of this class is on building strength, improving balance, and enhancing mobility. All fitness levels are welcomed and encouraged to attend, and all exercise can and will be modified to meet the needs of all.
May 16th: Focus on Core and Balance
May 23rd: Cardio Walk and Talk
May 30th: Strong and Steady Circuit
Learn to Use the Libby App
Wednesday, May 20th, June 17th, July 15th 6:00 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!
Books and Banter with Lexi
The Hunger Games
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 PM
Read and discuss The Hunger Games with your neighbors.
Personal Curriculum--Life Long Learners Club
Thursday, May 28th, 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 club!
You decide WHAT you want to learn, HOW you want to learn it, and what the GOAL is.
Personal Curriculum meets the 4th Thursday of the Month 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
We'll check in on our goals, chat about what we're learning, and share our milestones. Join us anytime along the way.
Page-Folding Project
Saturday, May 30th from 10AM-2PM
Choose from several creative designs to give an old book new life! We will provide instruction and basic material/decoration for your book-folding project!
Plant Swap
Friday, June 5th from 5PM-7PM
Bring indoor or outdoor plants to exchange: houseplants, cuttings, herbs, perennials, bulbs, veggie starts, etc. All plants must be pest-free. Use containers that the plants can go home in.
Creative Crew
Tuesdays from 5 PM-6:30 PM, begins June 9th
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join Ms. Liz for creativity and the arts.
Potawatomi Zoo
Thursday, June 11th, 12 PM
The Potawatomi Zoo will be bringing animals to introduce to us. Learn about these creatures up close.
Classic Conversations with Donnie Brooks
Passing by Nella Larsen
Monday, June 15 5:30 PM
Read and discuss the classic novel, Passing by Nella Larsen. Donnie Books, pastor and professor will lead the discussion.
Muxlow Exotics: Extraordinary Encounters
Tuesday, June 30, 1 PM
Join us for an interactive and educational live animal presentation, featuring a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians that will captivate & entertain!
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!
First Thursday Book Club
First Thursday of the Month 12PM
May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd
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!
Metal Detecting 101
Thursday, June 18th at 5PM
Saturday, June 20, 10 AM-1 PM
Lessons from the Ocean: How a Midwestern Teacher Moved to San Diego and Learned to Surf
Local Author Talk with Julie Bruder
Monday, June 22nd, 5 PM
In the summer of 2022, Julie sold her house and all her belongings to move to San Diego and learn to surf. LESSONS FROM THE OCEAN is that story--her first published work.
While in San Diego, Julie invented a new class entitled MUSEUM ISLAND, about the characteristics of excellent museums, and published a workbook and teachers manual of the same name.
LESSONS FROM ICELAND is her third published work, about traveling the Ring Road twice in the Land of Fire and Ice. Julie will briefly discuss all three works.
Chain Reaction Contraptions: Build your own Rube Goldberg Machine
Wednesdays in July, 12 PM
Build & experiment with different supplies to create chain reactions! Participants will continue adding to and improving their creations each week.
Magnetic Mondays
Every Monday 3 PM-4:30 PM
Build and create with our collection of Magna-Tiles and magnetic blocks. All ages are welcome, but guardians are responsible for supervising small children to prevent choking risks.
Lego at the Library
Every Friday 3 PM-4:30 PM
Build and create with our collection of Lego. All ages are welcome, but guardians are responsible for supervising small children to prevent choking risks.
Tech Time at the Library
Select Saturdays 10AM-1PM
First 3 Saturdays of the month (skipping May): 6/6, 6/13, 6/19
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!