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Teen Murder Mystery Party

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A+B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

There's been a murder in the library. Do you have what it takes to solve this bookish crime? Bring your sleuthing skills and get ready for a night of twists and turns. Costumes are...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A+B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

There's been a murder in the library. Do you have what it takes to solve this bookish crime? Bring your sleuthing skills and get ready for a night of twists and turns. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed as your favorite book character.

Disclaimer(s)

No program if school out for snow

If the Marshall County Schools close due to weather, this program will be canceled.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

a person reading in front of a sun

SRP 2024 Kickoff

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A+B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

SRP 2024 Kickoff

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A+B
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

SRP 2024 Kickoff

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

Photo of the Marshall County Bookmobile in a parade

Bookmobile stop

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village. 

A girl drawing on the sidewalk with chalk

Mike Miller Park Day

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Teens, All Ages
Event Details:

Come hang out at the park with your favorite librarians. Lot of fun and activities planned for children of all ages. T

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Nature, Other
Event Details:

Come hang out at the park with your favorite librarians. Lot of fun and activities planned for children of all ages. T

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

This program will be canceled in the event of bad weather.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Table with paints and paintbrushes.

Luv to Crochet

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen
Event Details:

Gather to crochet for fun and learning. Beginner to advanced skill levels.

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Gather to crochet for fun and learning. Beginner to advanced skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Teen SRP

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens come learn hiking & camping basics.  You'll make your own paracord keychains & first aid kits. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Nature
Event Details:

Teens come learn hiking & camping basics. 

You'll make your own paracord keychains & first aid kits. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

illustration of a s'more

Teen SRP

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens come make your own camp inspired foods. 

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Teens come make your own camp inspired foods. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy - Peanuts

Peanuts and/or peanut butter will be used during this program. Those with allergies are advised to take caution.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Photo of a girl drawing on a sidewalk with chalk

Mike Miller Park Day

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Nature, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Come and hang out with your favorite librarians! Games and activities planned for children of all ages!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Babies, Teens, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Games, Nature, Other
Event Details:

Come and hang out with your favorite librarians! Games and activities planned for children of all ages!

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Cancel

This program will be canceled in the event of bad weather.

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

a tub filled with water balloons

Teen SRP

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lawn at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens come play water & other messy games outside.  In the event of bad weather we'll play video & board games inside. 

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens come play water & other messy games outside. 

In the event of bad weather we'll play video & board games inside. 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program - Inside

This program will be moved into the library's meeting room in the event of bad weather.

Table with beads, charms, and other craft supplies

Teen SRP

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come make your very own cryptid to take home.  Supplies & Snacks provided. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Come make your very own cryptid to take home. 

Supplies & Snacks provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

A group of teens looking at books

Teen SRP

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens come learn how to make your own candle. 

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Teens come learn how to make your own candle. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Table with paints and paintbrushes.

Luv to Crochet

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen
Event Details:

Gather to crochet for fun and learning. Beginner to advanced skill levels.

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Gather to crochet for fun and learning. Beginner to advanced skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Teen SRP

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Hardin Branch
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens come make friendship bracelets & perler beads.  Boba Tea & snacks will be provided. 

Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Teens come make friendship bracelets & perler beads. 

Boba Tea & snacks will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Birdsong Study Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Birdsong Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Research Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Research Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A+B at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A+B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Mini-Con

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Learning Lab at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con! MCPL's Mini-Con will be everything you lo...

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Senior Citizen, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Crafts, Games, Other, Trivia
Event Details:

Get your geek on and fuel your fandom with this free event! Join us on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at MCPL for the first annual Mini-Con!

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Teen SRP

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come learn about D&D basics.  Basic character creation will be involved.   

Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come learn about D&D basics. 

Basic character creation will be involved. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Teen SRP

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Calvert City Branch
Program Type:
Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens come learn how to decorate cookies. 

Library Branch: Calvert City Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food
Event Details:

Teens come learn how to decorate cookies. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photos

Photos may be taken at this event and used for library promotional purposes. If you do not wish for you or your child's photo to be taken, please speak with the librarian hosting the program.

Puzzle Race

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Benton Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Teams will be racing against each other to finish a 500 piece space themed puzzle. The team that finishes 1st will receive a prize. All teams will be able to take home their&n...

Required
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Teens, Adults, All Ages, Family
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Teams will be racing against each other to finish a 500 piece space themed puzzle. The team that finishes 1st will receive a prize. All teams will be able to take home their puzzle for participating.