MML eNewsletter  
November  2025

As the season of gratitude arrives, we want to take a moment to say how thankful we are for you — our wonderful library patrons. Your curiosity, creativity, and love of learning inspire us every day, and we’re so grateful to be part of your stories.
 
This month the library is filled with opportunities to connect, explore, and celebrate together. From cozy book clubs and craft sessions to family-friendly gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
 
As Thanksgiving approaches, we hope you’ll find time to relax, reflect, and share good books (and good food!) with those you love. Thank you for making our library the heart of the community!
 
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
World Book Timelines
 
Explore more than 650 pre-made timelines with over 14,000 individual events, or create your own timelines!
 
Find it HERE under Ohio Web Library (OWL). 
 
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!
 
PASSIVE PROGRAMS
ALL AGES
 
FOR THE KIDS
 
The Dewey Decimal Challenge
Ms. Jami has a challenge for you! Find the dewy decimal number written on the picture frame beside her office door, then tell her, Ms. Annie or Ms. Maya what books are at that number, and you will win a prize!
 
Scavenger Hunt
Get your list of "Turkeys" to search for around the library.
Find them all and win a prize!
 
FOR ADULTS
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Make Education Your Superpower
 with the help and support of Mid-Ohio Adult Education. The challenges life presents are never the end of the road. Take your next steps with free educational resources to:
  • Get your GED®
  • Begin the Adult Diploma Program
  • Earn a certification in a high-demand field
  • Empower your team to grow 
Call 419-521-9001 today to start your journey to success! Find more information HERE!
 
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.  
 

No Ocean Too Wide: A McAllister Family Novel by Carrie TuranskyBetween 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.
November Book = No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky
 
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.
November Theme =  School Reading List Classic
 
Cover to Cover 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. Lioness: Mahlah's Journey Volume 4 by Barbara M. Britton
November Book = Lioness: Mahlah's Journey by Barbara M. Britton 
 
The Reading Room 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.
December Theme = Winter Holidays in Other Cultures/Major Weather Events
 
Thunder Bay by William Kent KruegerRompin' Stompin' Book Club meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:00 AM. This group likes to read "best sellers".
November Book = Thunder Bay by William Kent Krueger
 
 
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.
 
 
NEW BOOKS FOR ADULTS
Search the catalog and place holds here.
 
FOR CHILDREN
Displays in the Children's Department are highlighting
Thanksgiving!
Feel free to check out any display items. 
 
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
CLICK HERE to have information sent directly to your inbox.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Search the catalog and place holds here.
 
FAMILY CLUBS AND EVENTS
FUN BOOK CLUBS FOR ALL AGES!
SPECIFICALLY FOR HOMESCHOOLERS!
FOR TEENS
The display theme in the teen section is
Family Stories.
Feel free to check out any display items.
 
 
CLICK HERE to have information sent directly to your inbox.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR TEENS

TEEN BOOK CLUB
NEW BOOKS FOR TEENS
Search the catalog and place holds here.
 
Pick up a Program Guide or keep an eye on the
Facebook Page, Instagram or Website
for more details on library programs and events.
 
MORE THAN BOOKS
  • Blood Pressure Cuffs
  • Disc Golf Kits
  • Magazines
  • Memory Card Readers
  • Mobile Hotspots (Checkout Agreement)
  • Music
  • Penworthy Stay Sharp Memory Kits for Adults
  • Penworthy S.T.E.A.M. to Go Kits for Children
  • Pickleball Sets
  • Puzzles
  • Sewing Machine
  • Thinking Money for Kids Playaway Launch Pads
  • Videos
Search the catalog and place holds here!
 
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. 
 

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29 W. Whitney Avenue, Shelby, Ohio 44875
419-347-5576
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