Children’s Cooking Program

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Join us virtually for this year's Children's Cooking Program! Children up to 6th grade are invited to share videos of themselves creating their signature dish. Videos will then be shared via YouTube and Facebook beginning on November 14 with Miss Jami's video. Videos can be emailed to childrens@marvinlibrary.org. Please have them to Miss Jami by

Drive Through Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

We're moving the party to the Drive Through! Drive through on Friday December 4 from 4:45-6:15 to meet Santa (and maybe Mrs. Claus), say hello to Marvin and your favorite librarians, drop off a letter to Santa, and get a goodie bag to go. Bags will include cocoa packets, cookies, coloring books, and more! Tune

Virtual Family Fort Night

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Since we still can’t gather together our Annual Family Fort Night will not be happening in the Children’s Department. Instead, we’ll have Take & Make Activity bags available all month with snacks, hot cocoa packets, and a craft. Your bags can be picked up at the front desk or through curbside. We encourage you to

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Drive Through/Curbside Pickup   Our Third Annual Take Your Child to the Library Day is moving to the Drive Through! Join us on Saturday February 13 from 10:30-12:00 as we celebrate children at the library. Drive through our Curbside Pickup to get your goody bag. Bags will include coloring sheets, snacks, and prizes. While here

IditaRead 2021

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Are you ready for this year's competition? What is IditaRead? All ages competetion with three teams. (Adults - out of school - 18+, Children - 2 years old to 6th grade, Teens - grades 7th to 12th) How to participate: Sign up at the front desk or online. Track the number of minutes you read.

Lego Building Contest 2021

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Submission Deadline, Saturday, March 6 Return Dates: First week of April This year, drop off your creations for judging and display! Rules: 1. All contestants must fall into one of these categories: a. Age 7-9 b. Age 10-13 c. Age 14-18 2. All creations must fit in a 12 X 12 X 12 inch square 3. All creations must be at

Children’s Arbor/Earth Day Celebration

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Outside in the pavilion. We'll be meeting outside in the pavilion and registration is REQUIRED. Registration will be open beginning Thursday April 1 and will remain open until all spots are filled.

Family Story Time – In Person

Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

Family Story Time will be in person @ our PAVILION on Saturday, May 15th @ 10:30 am. Registration is required. Join Miss Jami for stories, activities, and fun! We'll read a few books, play a few games, and do a fun craft.

BBQ Event with Ben

Blackfork Commons Shelby, OH 26 West Main St., Shelby

Where:  Blsackfork Commons Amphitheater - Shelby, Ohio Ben Lash, Owner of The Vault Wine Bar, will dazzle us with his BBQ techniques.  When Ben is finished, FREE samples will be served. Bring a lawn chair.

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Marvin Memorial Library 29 W. Whitney Ave., Shelby, OH

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