Upcoming Events
Bookmobile stop
The Bookmobile makes its monthly stop at Life Coordinated Commonwealth PACE.
Marshall 142's
Alcoholics anonymous group
Bookmobile stop
The Bookmobile makes its weekly stop at Purchase Youth Village.
J. Whitley
Ladies devotional/group gathering
A light breakfast of donuts or muffins and juice/coffee followed by Bingo.
Marshall 142's
Alcoholics anonymous group
Join Us Saturday, May 31
We're kicking off the 2025 Summer Reading Program with an amazing event featuring Neon Golf, Neon BINGO, Glow Games & Crafts, a presentation by the LBL Nature Station, and a repeat of last year's amazing Foam & Bubble Party! Stay with us all day or just drop in when you can.
Can't make it to the kick-off event? No problem! The party doesn't stop there. We've got events and programs all throughout June and July! You can view our full event calendar here. Paper calendars of upcoming events will be provided when you sign-up for the SRP.
PreK Summer Reading
Our PreK Summer Reading Program is for children who have not entered into Kindergarten as of this summer. Complete tasks on the BINGO card--such as having books read to you or attending programs--to win prizes! Get weekly event reminders by texting IMAGINE to 270-318-7421!
Children's Summer Reading Program
The Children's Summer Reading Program is for elementary-aged students. Students read books, complete activities, and participate in programs to earn spots on their BINGO cards. Get a line, X, or cover-all to win prizes! Get weekly event reminders by texting IMAGINE to 270-318-7421!
Teen Summer Reading Program
The Teen Summer Reading Program is for students in middle and high school. Attend teen programs and read books to check off spots on your BINGO card to win prizes! Get event updates by texting BOOK to 270-318-7421!
Adult Summer Reading Program
Adults want to earn prizes for reading over the summer too! Pick up a punch card at any branch. Get all the punches & get a free library bag. Get event updates by texting READ to 270-318-7421!
Summer Reading FAQs
Anyone! MCPL provides four different Summer Reading Programs to ensure all patrons have an opportunity to participate. We have one for PreK (haven't started school yet), children (elementary), teens (middle & high school), and adults.
Signups begin at the Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, May 31. After that, you can sign up at any branch of the library.
Rising 6th graders (students who completed 5th grade in May 2024) can participate in either the children's program (elementary school) or teen program (middle and high school), but they cannot participate in both.
For most programs, all ages are welcome unless denoted in the program description. The exception to this is our teen programs. For the safety of all participants, we ask that all participants in the teen program be a rising 6th-12th grader.
Parents must stay with children 5 and under. If a child is under the age of 10, they must be picked up immediately following the program.
Of course! Our Bookmobile will be out and about in the community to offer library services--including the Summer Reading Program--to residents throughout Marshall County. You can see their summer schedule here.
A printed calendar will be coming soon! You can also see a list of all summer programs on our online Events Calendar.
Don't worry! It happens all the time. Just come into the library, and someone at the desk will help you get a new one.