Marshall Public Library - Marshall, Illinois

08/26/2026

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What's for dinner tonight?
Looking for a new recipe?

Try A to Z World Foods - a great resource available online, for free, through Marshall Public Library!

08/26/2026

🎶💗📚 Remembering Dolly Parton 📚💗🎶

Today, we’re remembering Dolly Parton — an extraordinary entertainer, storyteller, philanthropist, and lifelong champion of children and literacy.

We’ve put together a small display at the library in her honor, and we’re especially proud to help continue Dolly’s legacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Through this remarkable program, children from birth through age 5 can receive a FREE book in the mail every month. 📬📖

Perhaps one of the best ways we can honor Dolly is to keep doing something she believed in so deeply: putting books into the hands of children and helping them dream big. 💕🎵

👶📚 Register a child today:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ILMARSHALL/

Clark County’s participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is made possible through the generous support of:

❤️ Gerald and Jean Forsythe — sponsoring the Marshall School District
❤️ Rural King Foundation — sponsoring the remainder of Clark County
❤️ Friends of Marshall Public Library — serving as program administrator

Thank you, Dolly, for the music, the stories, and the millions of books. Your legacy will keep turning pages for generations to come. 🎶📚💗

08/26/2026

Marshall Public Library and Gaslight Art Colony to Dedicate America 250 Stained-Glass Windows

Marshall Public Library and the Gaslight Art Colony will host a Grand Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for three new stained-glass windows celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at Gaslight Art Colony, 516 Archer Avenue, Marshall.

The event, titled “From Sea to Shining Sea,” will celebrate the completion of a unique piece of public art created by members of the Gaslight Art Colony. The stained-glass windows were designed to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary while honoring Marshall’s history, heritage, and vibrant arts community.

“Public art tells the story of a community. Today, we add another chapter to Marshall’s story,” said Marshall Public Library Director Alyson Thompson. “These windows are more than beautiful works of art. They reflect our appreciation for history, our commitment to preserving our heritage, and our belief that the arts enrich our community for generations to come.”

The project was made possible through a collaboration between Marshall Public Library, the Gaslight Art Colony, community partners, artists, craftsmen, and supporters. Artwork was supported by the Illinois Arts Council’s America’s 250th Public Art Grant celebrating Illinois in 2026.

The ceremony will recognize the many individuals and organizations who helped bring the project to life, including representatives of the Illinois Arts Council, Marshall Historic Preservation Commission, and Quality Lime Company, as well as local, state, and federal elected officials.

The artists of the Gaslight Art Colony who contributed to the project include Jo Rich-Vadas, Anne Hintz, Todd Stokes, Debbie Montgomery, Jim Nestleroad, Vickie Meehan, Carolyn Lowry and Jack Davidson.

The dedication will include remarks recognizing the collaborative effort behind the artwork, a commemorative group photograph, and the official unveiling of the windows. Following the unveiling, guests are invited to enjoy refreshments, visit with one another, and view the artwork up close.

“This project is a wonderful example of what can happen when a community comes together with a shared vision,” Thompson said. “Generous supporters, talented artists, skilled craftsmen, volunteers, and community leaders all played a part. These windows will become part of Marshall’s story for generations to come.”

The Grand Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony is open to the public and will take place at 12:30 p.m. on September 19 at Gaslight Art Colony, 516 Archer Avenue, Marshall, Illinois. For more information, contact the Gaslight Art Colony at 217-293-1050 or Marshall Public Library at 217-826-2535 or online at www.marshallillibrary.com. Kindly give 48-hours notice for special accommodations.

08/25/2026

📄✍️ Did You Know? FREE Notary Service! ✍️📄

The Marshall Public Library offers FREE notary services to our community! 🎉

👩‍💼👨‍💼 We have two notaries on staff, typically available:

🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM

⏰ Hours may vary slightly — feel free to call ahead to confirm availability

📑 Perfect for important documents when you need that official stamp ✔️

📞 Stop by or give us a call before you come in!

📄✨ Convenient. Local. Free. Just another way your library serves you!

08/24/2026

📢🌾📚 Hello, Neighbors! Did You Know? 📚🌾📢

Dennison, Spiketown, Bullskin, Castle Fin, Clarksville, Ernst, Livingston—and all our surrounding rural communities… this one’s for YOU! 👇

The Marshall Public Library proudly serves the Marshall Area Public Library District, which includes most of the Marshall School District 🙌

🎉 That means YOU may qualify for a FREE library card! 🎉

💳 With a library card, you get access to:
📚 Books, movies & more
💻 Computers & Wi-Fi
📱 Digital resources & apps
🎉 Programs & events for all ages

📍 Stop by the library to sign up—it’s quick, easy, and FREE!

🌟📚 Your library isn’t just in Marshall… it’s YOURS, wherever you call home.

08/23/2026

Learn more at
https://www.marshallillibrary.com/world-book-online

08/22/2026

📚📱✨ Have You Met Libby? ✨📱📚

Your next great read is just a tap away with Libby! 🙌

Borrow FREE from the Marshall Public Library anytime, anywhere:
📖 eBooks
🎧 Audiobooks
📰 Magazines

📲 Getting started is easy:
1️⃣ Download the Libby app
2️⃣ Find Marshall Public Library
3️⃣ Enter your library card barcode
4️⃣ Use your PIN (default = last 4 digits of your phone number)

🌙📚 Read on your couch, listen in the car, or enjoy a magazine on the go—no late fees, no trips required!

🔗 Start browsing now:
https://dlil.overdrive.com/

📱💡 Your library… anytime, anywhere. Happy reading!

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

📠✨ Did You Know? We Offer Faxing! ✨📠

The Marshall Public Library makes it easy to send or receive faxes when you need it! 🙌

📄 Faxing Details:
💲 Just $0.15 per page
📤 Send OR receive faxes right here at the library

📞 Our fax number:
217-826-5529

💡 Perfect for forms, paperwork, and those times when email just won’t cut it!

📠📚 Convenient. Affordable. Local. We’ve got you covered!

08/19/2026

🎲🎉 GAME NIGHT FUN! 🎉🎲

Looking for something FUN to do this Thursday night? We’ve got you covered 😃
Join us at the Marshall Public Library for an evening full of games, laughs, and friendly competition!

🗓️ Third Thursday of every month
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Tween/Teen Room

🧩♟️🎮 What to expect:
✨ New games each month
👥 Hang out with friends (or make new ones!)
🎯 Games for all interests and skill levels

👦👧 Who can come?
👉 Youth in grades 4–12

🚫 No registration required — just show up and play!

🎲🔥 Bring your game face… it’s going to be a great night!