Marshalltown Public Library

06/14/2026

Our summer reading challenge is for everyone. 😊

So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever.

06/13/2026

Free Family Concert, Monday, June 15, 5:30 on the West Lawn at the Library.

06/13/2026

One week from today: Healthy Family Fair—Summer Edition! Stop by and see lots of your favorite family-serving organizations in the library parking lot for info, freebies, explore vehicles, and enjoy giant bubbles of the West Lawn!

06/09/2026

Summer lunch at the library starts today! Tuesdays and Wednesday from 11 am to noon. Free for kids ages 1-18 years old. See other sites available at the MCSD link.

06/08/2026

Free summer lunch for kids starts this week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and continues through July 21. This year, we'll also have a snack on Wednesdays, 3-4 pm (right before Pokemon Club.) Other lunch sites available other weekdays---ask at any service desk for more info.

06/07/2026

Congratulations, Caleb Hatch, for joining the other “super readers” who have reached the milestone of 1000 books in our Read 1000 Books Together ongoing challenge! Great job, Caleb. 🥰