Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children, PreK, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story Hour is a weekly program where preschoolers can develop kindergarten-ready skills and cultivate a lifelong love of learning through stories, songs, games, and crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

After School Program

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary
After-School Program
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: After-School Program
Event Details:

The After-School Program provides weekly activities for students in grades K-5.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

After School Program

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Elementary
After-School Program
Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: After-School Program

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Coffee & Cuties

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Family
Library Branch: Hardin Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a Coffee & Cuties playdate! There will be a coffee bar and small table activity available for adults and sensory/free play activities set up for children.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Merry the Christmas Fairy Book Signing

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Elementary, PreK, Family
Other
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Elementary, PreK, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A birthday celebration for Merry the Christmas Fairy. 

Meet the 5th grade illustrators and celebrate Merry's 10th birthday!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Story Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Children, PreK, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Benton Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, PreK, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story Hour is a weekly program where preschoolers can develop kindergarten-ready skills and cultivate a lifelong love of learning through stories, songs, games, and crafts.

Meet the Children's Librarians

Hayley our childrens librarian at Calvert.

Hayley Fountain

Hayley Fountain is the Children's Librarian at the Calvert City branch of the Marshall County Public Library.  She began working at the library as a circulation clerk in 2011, and then started as the children's librarian in 2012.  Hayley's favorite part of her job is getting to use her creativity to plan fun programs for the kids and then playing and crafting right alongside them.

Anita our childrens librarians assistant.

Anita Spaulding

Anita Spaulding is the Children's Librarian at the Hardin branch of the Marshall County Public Library. She began working at the Hardin branch as a circulation clerk in 2023. She started as Children's Librarian in the summer of 2025, after working at the Benton branch as a Youth Services and Facilities Assistant. Anita's favorite part of her job is meeting new faces and bringing the simply joy of reading and play to all.

Sara our childrens librarian at Benton.

Sara Dittman

Sara Dittman is the Children’s Librarian at the Benton branch of the Marshall County Public Library. She began working at the Hardin branch in 2015 and moved to the Benton branch in 2021. Sara’s favorite part of her job is working with children of all ages and watching their faces light up as they explore their world and make new connections.

Meet the Children's Librarians' Assistant

Mallory our childrens librarians assistant.

Mallory Shaw

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