Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library
105 S. Maple Avenue
Marshfield, WI 54449

Libby "Available Now" Collections
The start of the new year brought some big updates to Libby, our online resource for e-books and audiobooks, that make finding something to read easier!
 
While most titles on Libby are limited to one user at a time, there are several options that bypass this and make titles available immediately for an unlimited number of users. 
 
The Available Now collections feature upwards of 200 audiobook titles, 560 romance titles, and 490 mystery titles. While these titles do still count against your monthly checkouts, they are all guaranteed to be available.
 
There was also a large update to graphic novel and comic books with the addition of the All Access Comics collection. This collection makes more than 5,700 comics and graphic novel titles from publishers including Marvel, DC, and more, available for immediate checkout with no waiting. 
 
These collections are in addition to Libby's rotating Lucky Day collection which takes popular audiobook and ebook titles, and makes them available with no waiting but for a shorter checkout period and with zero renewals. 
 
If you're new to Libby and have questions about how it all works, stop by our Introduction to Libby program on February 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM with any questions you may have.
 
These Available Now collections from Libby can make it easier to kick off your year with new titles to read!
 
 
Have further questions or need assistance? Contact the Information Desk, call (715) 387-8494 extension 2, or reach out via Facebook or Instagram. 
 
Youth Programs  
Winter Olympics Storytime 
Friday, February 6
10:00 AM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
 
Hugs & Kisses Storytime
Friday, February 13
10:00 AM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
Friends Storytime
Friday, February 20
10:00 AM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
 
Pajamas Storytime
Friday, February 27
10:00 AM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
 
Toddlers at Ten
Wednesdays, 10-11 AM
 
Join us each Wednesday morning for an hour of activities that allows our littlest patrons to learn and play in fun, engaging ways!
 




All Ages Programs
Winter Reading Challenge
January 19 - February 28
 
 
Friendship Bracelet Workshop
Tuesdays at the Library
Tuesday, February 3
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
Come celebrate friendship in a crafty way! We'll have many different types of beads available to customize your bracelets as much as you'd like. Whether you've made hundreds of friendship bracelets before, or this is your first time, this program will be fun for everyone!
 
STEM for Homeschool
Layered With Love
Tuesday, February 10
1:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
We invite all homeschool students and families to join us as we learn 3-D printing works! Using royal icing, sand, and glue, we'll make hearts and other shapes through a layering process much like 3-D printing. There will also be a 3-D printer running so that everyone can see how a printer actually works in real time!
 
 
Layered With Love
STEM at the Library
Tuesday, February 10
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
Come join us as we learn how 3-D printing works! Using royal icing, sand, and glue, we'll make hearts and other shapes through a layering process much like 3-D printing. There will also be a 3-D printer running so that everyone can see how a printer actually works in real time!
Valentine Bingo
Saturday, February 14
12:00 - 3:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
Do you know what we love? We love bingo! Whether you're out on an afternoon date, looking for a holiday family outing, or are just looking for something fun to do on a Saturday, we look forward to sharing love of bingo with everyone!
 
 
Stitches & Conversation
Saturday, February 14
9:30 - 11:00 AM, Felker Room
Facebook Event
 
Stitches & Conversation is an open crafting group to share needle arts (knitting, crochet, etc) and other crafts, as well as conversation.
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
The group can help if you are just getting started or are stuck and need help on a project. Bring along your current project and supplies, whatever your craft may be.
 
Mardi Gras Mask Craft
Community Craft with Local Artisans of Wisconsin
Tuesday, February 17
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event

This month we're moving Community Craft to Tuesday night to celebrate Mardi Gras! Join us for an evening of mask decorating—paint fun designs, then jazz them up with feathers, beads, and festive details. This all-ages project is perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves to create. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
 
Chess Mates
Saturday, February 28
1:00 PM, Felker Room
Facebook Event
 
The Chess Mates competitive chess club meets on the last Saturday of each month from 1-5 PM. They offer three regulation tournament boards for the first six players to arrive as well as a chess clock for “blitz” and a regular clock. All ages welcome. There will be no instruction for beginners. This club is looking for experienced players looking for a fun game play challenge.
Chip Dip Championship
Tuesdays at the Library
Tuesday, February 24
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event

Celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day by using them to sample a variety of dips and help decide which chip dip is champ! All you need are your taste buds and the ability to rate dips on a scale of 1-10 based on taste, texture, and pairing. Help us determine which dip is this Library's favorite!
 
 
Adult Programs  
Virtual Author Talks
For more information visit https://libraryc.org/marshfieldlibrary
 
Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley
Thursday, February 5
6:00 PM, Online
Facebook Event
 
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
 
For more information and to register, click here. 
 
Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Thursday, February 12
1:00 PM, Online
Facebook Event
 
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.  
 
 For more information and to register, click here. 
 
Smithson's Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tuesday, February 24
6:00 PM, Online
Facebook Event
 
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. Come take part in this online conversation and learn about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation.
 
 For more information and to register, click here. 
Earthwatch
Wednesday, February 4
1:30 PM, Felker Room
Facebook Event
 
Earthwatch is a book club that is an open environmental and conservation discussion group for on-topic books. The group meets each month to discuss the book and share ideas.
 
This month we will read and discuss the book Here Comes the Sun by Bill McKibben through page 100.
 
We look forward to seeing you!
 
Intro to Libby
Wednesday, February 4
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
Did you just get a new device and can't quite seem to be able to figure out how to use Libby? Let us help! Drop in anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 to ask your questions and get some answers. We'll have you e-reading in no time!
 
Strong Starts:
Soil, Seeds, and Transplants
with UW-Extension
Thursday, February 12
6:00 PM, Felker Room
Facebook Event
 
Healthy soil and smart planting go hand in hand. In this interactive class, you will learn what makes soil thrive, why organic matter matters, and how pH affects nutrient availability. We will explore the role of key nutrients in plant growth and discuss practical ways to start seeds and use transplants successfully, including the pros and cons of each approach.
 
Moonshine in the Northwoods
Wednesday, February 11
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
Join retired Marshfield High School educator Jim Bokern to learn about a new historical collection featuring Al Capone, clever moonshine production, extorsion plots, kidnapping, hideouts, and more. Many Wisconsin communities boast that the Capones were visitors, but none have the correspondence, photographs and memorabilia to match this new collection. Moonshine connections from Hurley to Crandon and beyond reveal how Northwoods moonshine influenced the region before and after prohibition. Join in on the fun and celebrate the history of a lesser-known chapter in our great Wisconsin heritage.
 
 
 
Seed Starting Indoors
with Wood County Master Gardeners
Thursday, February 19
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event

It is not too early to think about seed starting for spring plantings. Come learn from the Wood County Master Gardeners about the materials needed for successful indoor seed starting so you can begin planning to grow your own plants. Starting plants from seed gives you a greater choice of varieties to better match the growing conditions in your yard. It's also a great way to economically grow those transplants. Tips will be offered for growing plants on the cheap. 
 
Questions About QPR
Wednesday, February 25
6:00 PM, Adler Room
Facebook Event
 
What is QPR? Where should it be put into practice? Who is QPR for? This program will answer these questions and more.
 
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a practical and proven suicide prevention training for the community. In this program, our speaker will discuss warning signs related to mental health struggles and provide information on the steps to help prevent suicide.
 
Presented by a School District of Marshfield, Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth, and Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library. 
 
 
Visit our social media or website for more information.
 
 
                                         

Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library
105 S. Maple Ave, Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449
715-387-8494marshfieldlibrary.org