MML Adult Programs

Overview

Marvin Memorial Library offers a variety of programs for adults! From reading clubs to walking tours, and DIY programs to expert speakers, there’s something for everyone at any age.

View our calendar of events and follow us on Facebook to see our current program dates & times!

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Adult Summer Reading 2021: Tails and Tales

Are you ready for Summer Reading 2021? We are! Sign-up at the front desk or by using this online form.

Guidelines:

  1. You must be 18 or older.
  2. You must have an active, up to date library card.
  3. You must be registered to enter the weekly drawings.
  4. You may read anything with a title or listen to audiobooks.
  5. You will earn 1 drawing slip for each title read.
  6. Correctly completed puzzles, word searches, etc. are worth 5 drawing slips each.
  7. The program will run June 1 – July 17
  8. Drawings will be held weekly on the following dates and winners will be notified by phone:
    1. June 12
    2. June 19
    3. June 26
    4. July 3
    5. July 10
    6. July 17

Happy Reading!!

Bonus Slips!

Attend any of these Library Sponsored events for 10 bonus slips:

  • Library Walk & Talk with Shelly and Linda: Monday June 7 @ 6:00
  • Virtual Coffee with a Nutritionist: Wednesday June 9
  • Virtual Cookbook Club: Monday June 14
  • Crafts with Linda: Tuesday June 15 @ 6:30
  • Elvis Night at the Black Fork Commons Amphitheater: Wednesday June 16 @ 6:00
    • Bring your own lawn chair
  • Library Walk & Talk with Shelly and Linda: Monday June 21 @ 6:00
  • Virtual Cookbook Club: Tuesday July 6
  • Virtual Coffee with a Representative from OhioHealth: Monday July 12
    • We’ll be talking about the 100 year anniversary of OhioHealth Shelby Hospital

Weekly Puzzles

In order to get your 5 drawing slips, you must return completed puzzles to the library, either in paper format or by emailing Annie at abiblermml@gmail.com.

Summer Walking Challenge

Shelly is ready to walk and compete, are you? Join us again this year for a walking challenge to see who can walk the most.

Details:

  • Sign up at the front desk, by phone, or by emailing Shelly at skyrstofikmml@gmail.com
  • Turn in your minutes each week by phone or emailing Shelly
  • Prizes will be awarded at the end of each month to the person who walks the most.

Good Luck!

Crafts with Linda

Crafting with Linda is back! Join Linda as she crafts, shares tips and tricks, and gets the creative juices flowing. All participants MUST be REGISTERED. For May she returns to 6:00 on the 18th for a night of making coasters. Stay tuned for more info on our June and July projects. We always meet on the Third Tuesday. Please call 419-347-5576 (or stop by the front desk) to reserve your spot today.

Book Vault at the Vault

Book Vault is back with a twist! Join us every other month for a lively discussion on the topics listed below. We will meet in the upstairs, street facing room of The Vault. Looking forward to seeing you again! Please contact Amanda at 419-347-5576 or amiller@marvinlibrary.org with any questions or for more information.

April 13 @ 6:00 — A book about a musician

June 8 @ 6:00 — Books written by Kristin Hannah

August 10 @ 6:00 — A book about your favorite inventor

October 12 @ 6:00 — A Classic

December 12 @ 6:00 — Any book published in 2015

Mixed Up at Marvin

Join us for a book club with no assigned titles or topics! Just bring what you’re reading and loving (or hating). Looking forward to seeing you again! Please contact Amanda at 419-347-5576 or amiller@marvinlibrary.org with any questions or for more information.

May 11 @ 6:00

July 13 @ 6:00

September 14 @ 6:00

November 9 @ 6:00

COVID Reflections

Since it has been exactly one year since our COVID Shutdown, MML Staff took a few minutes to reflect on the year we’ve had, what good things came out of it, and what we’re looking forward to as things continue to get safer. Check out the entire playlist here or listen to specific staff members using the links below.

Virtual Tour of MML

Join all of your favorite MML Staff members for a virtual tour of MML to celebrate National Library Week! You’ll hear from (almost) everyone about our programs, services, materials, and more. We’re excited to welcome you to your library, so stop by anytime.

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