MML Newsletter  April 1, 2025

"April is the gateway to the joys of summer." - Fennel Hudson
 
It's also the month that holds National Library Week!
"National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities." ALA
 
Join us in Celebrating!
  • MON APR 7th - Right to Read Day (Silly Hair Day at MML)
  • TUE APR 8th - National Library Workers Day (Book Character Costume Day at MML)
  • WED APR 9th - National Library Outreach Day (Wacky Wednesday at MML)
  • THU APR 10th - Take Action for Libraries Day (Pick a Decade Costume Day at MML)
  • FRI APR 11th - (PJ Day at MML)
This month we will be asking the community to complete a survey to help us become the best library for you. The survey will help us determine how we can best serve our community.  There will be three ways to complete the short survey.
  • We will post a QR Code which can be scanned
  • Go to www.marvinlibrary.org and click Community Survey
  • Fill out a paper survey which will be available at the library
Surveys will be available starting April 7th. Complete the survey for a chance to win a gift card. We look forward to hearing from you!
 
MML Staff
 
CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION
We are open to the public during these hours.
  • Monday-Thursday                9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday                                  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday                              9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
SPOTLIGHT ON DIGITAL RESOURCES
What Tree Is It?
Whether wandering through the woods or the neighborhood, patrons can use What Tree Is It? to identify their surrounding trees by leaf or fruit. Learn more by exploring trees by name. Explore this digital resource at the "Tech It Easy" Class, Wed. April 16th at 11:00 AM.
 
Find it under Digital Resources at marvinlibrary.org.
 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Check out  the Children's, Teen, or Adult Program Pages, our Event Calendar, our Facebook Events page or Instagram for the
details of all upcoming events!
 
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
We are excited about this new family friendly program! Bring the kids and join Bob in the multipurpose room on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM to play Bingo for Books!
 
APRIL COMPACT CRAFT!
 
Compact Crafts are free take-home
craft kits that you can get at the front desk. They come with everything you need to complete
the craft plus an informational page containing the craft history and related book recommendations!
The craft changes every month and runs on a first come, first serve basis.
Kits are limited!
The April craft is a 
a Sun Catcher.
Not your thing?
Check back on May 1st to see
what the next craft is!
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS
BOOK CLUBS AND MORE FOR ADULTS
Have you joined a club yet?
We have 5 book clubs for adults to choose from.
We also offer a cookbook club, and a knitting club! 
CLICK HERE to have information sent directly to your inbox.  
 
Between the Bookends meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM. This "clean reads" club has assigned titles to borrow, provided by the library.
April Book = Jackie's Girl by Kathy McKeon
 
Book & Bean meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 5:00 PM. This theme driven club is a lively group of coffee drinkers who love to read.
April Theme =  A Book with Food in the Title
 
Cover to Cover (formerly Book Discussion Group) meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM.  A copy of the assigned titles will be provided by the library, for you to borrow. 
April Book = The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle
 
The Reading Room (formerly Book Vault) meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. This theme driven book club is a fun group who love to discuss books.
April Theme = A Book with a Color in the Title
 
Rompin' Stompin' Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:00 AM. This group likes to read "best sellers".
April Book = Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
 
 
 
Feel free to join any of these book clubs at any time. 
Stop by the front desk for a list of titles or themes for each one.
 
Search the catalog here.
 
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
  Here are a few highlights.
Pick up a program guide or keep an eye on our Facebook Page, Instagram and Website for more upcoming details. 
 
Displays in the Children's Department are highlighting 
St. Patrick, Easter, Read Across America Day, and Women's History.
Feel free to check out any display material. 
 

CLICK HERE to have information sent directly to your inbox.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
FAMILY STORY TIME
Bring the kids and join us to play Penny Pinchers' Party!
FAMILY CLUBS
Search the catalog here.
 
IN THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
The Thinking Money for Kids,
Playaway Launchpads are
now available for check out!
 
These pre-loaded learning tablets
include the following apps:
Currency Catcher, Earning It, Making Mooo-lah, Penny Pinchers' Party, and Pet Cents.
 
Kids 5+ will learn about financial topics like saving, spending, sharing, and budgeting,
in a way that is both meaningful and fun!
 
Find a case in the Children's Department
near the new non-fiction and bring to the circulation desk for check out.
Stop by and check out our Maker's Space
for activities and crafts!
 
We also have the Buckeye Imagination Museum Traveling Exhibit Play Area
"Pizza Shop",
sponsored by the the library, along with the
Shelby Foundation.
 
 
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Pick up a Program Guide or keep an eye on the
Teen Instagram Page or our website for more.
The display theme in the young adult section is
I don't remember the title, but it was green!
Feel free to check out any display material.
 

CLICK HERE to have information sent directly to your inbox.
 
Search the catalog here.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR TEENS
TEEN BOOK CLUB
MORE THAN BOOKS
  • Blood Pressure Cuffs
  • Disc Gold Kits
  • Magazines
  • Memory Card Readers
  • Mobile Hotspots (Checkout Agreement)
  • Music
  • Pickleball Sets
  • Puzzles
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thinking Money for Kids Playaway Launch Pads
  • Videos
CURBSIDE SERVICE
  • All orders can be placed ahead of time by:
    • placing holds after logging into your account
    • using this link to the online form
    • emailing plaughbaum@marvinlibrary.org or childrens@marvinlibrary.org
    • message us on Facebook
    • call 419-347-5576 
  • We will call you when your items are ready to arrange a pickup time!
Drop Off
Please place all returns in our book drop located next to the front door. 
Pick-Up
 Pull into curbside pick-up parking and we will bring your items out to you.
HOMEBOUND SERVICE
The Marvin Memorial Library's Homebound Program provides free delivery of library materials to homebound residents of Shelby, OH. If you are unable to visit the library due to: age, illness, surgery, physical disability, or lack of transportation, you are eligible for this service. Click here to learn more about all of our Outreach Services.
 
Contact us at 419-347-5576           Web: marvinlibrary.org        
 To apply for this program, you may fill out the online Homebound Delivery Services Registration form found here. We are always ready to serve our patrons, whether it is in our building or out in our community. 
 

ARE YOU FOLLOWING US YET?
Facebook
marvinmemoriallibrary
Instagram
@marvin_memorial_library
Teen Instagram
@mmlteens
TikTok
marvinmemoriallibrary
Pinterest
Marvin Memorial Library
MML Website
https://marvinlibrary.org

Marvin Memorial Library
29 W. Whitney Avenue, Shelby, Ohio 44875
419-347-5576
https://marvinlibrary.org/