Library Events
2nd Wednesday Evening Book Chat
2nd Wednesday of each month at 6PM: 7/8, 8/12, 9/9
Bring your latest book to chat about, and get recommendations for your TBR (To-Be-Read) list!
Golden Years: Creative Connections
Fridays at 10AM: 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31
For those in their golden years or approaching (focused on participants ages 50+). Join us each week for connection and conversation.
July 3rd: Chat time and 50 states puzzle to celebrate Independence Day
July 10th: Craft time. Embroidered cards
July 17th: Bingo!
July 24th: Conversation cards
July 31st: Bingo!
Funded through a grant provided by Molina Healthcare.
Golden Years: Wellness Weekend Workouts
Saturdays at 9AM: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25
For those in their golden years or approaching (focused on ages 50+). 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.
July 4th: No class. Library closed.
July 11th: Core and balance.
July 18th: Circuit training
July 25th: Full body resistive workout with bands and medicine balls.
Funded through a grant provided by Molina Healthcare.
Books and Banter with Lexi
The Hollow Places
Tuesday, June 30th, 5:30 PM
Read and discuss The Hollow Places with your neighbors.
Creative Crew
Tuesdays from 5 PM-6:30 PM
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to join Ms. Liz for creativity and the arts.
July 7th: Bookmarks with Miss Morgan.
July 14th: Bluegill Frolic craft with Lyra using oil pastels
July 21st: Glue and watercolor art on canvas
July 28th: Clay mosaic
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!
First Thursday Book Club
First Thursday of the Month 12PM
July 2nd, August 6, September 3
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!
Friday, July 3rd from 10AM-7PM
Friday, July 3rd, 5 PM-7 PM
Saturday, July 4th
Closed. Happy Independence Day!
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.
Learn to Use the Libby App
Wednesday, 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!
Marvel Comic Book Artist--Jerry DeCaire Live Show
Marcellus High School
Monday, July 20, 2-5 PM
Artist, Jerry DeCaire, will present a live-drawing show for all ages. Known for his work with Thor, Deadpool, and Wolverine, we will get to see his process up close. He'll show how a comic book is made from beginning to end. Demo drawings will be signed and given to members of the audience. Don't miss this exciting event.
Event takes place at Marcellus High School--303 West Arbor; Marcellus MI 49067.
Books and Banter with Lexi
Project Hail Mary
July 30th, 5:30 PM
Ryland Grace wakes up on an interstellar spaceship with severe amnesia, only to realize he is humanity's sole hope.
Tasked with a desperate one-way mission to stop an alien microorganism from consuming the Sun, Grace must piece together his memories, solve a massive scientific mystery, and forge an unlikely alien alliance to save both worlds.
Get a walking stick when you register for the Hike Our Preserves Challenge!
Hike any 10 out of 13 popular Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy's public preserves to complete the HOP! program. The first 20 participants to finish hiking all 10 preserves between June 1 and August 31 will receive a free gift from Jr. Rangerland!
Sign up here. Then show your proof of registration at the library check out desk for your hiking stick.
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.
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!
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: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25
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!