MML Adult Programs
Overview
Marvin Memorial Library offers a variety of programs and events for adults! From book clubs to tech classes, and craft programs to expert speakers, there’s something for everyone.
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Special Events
Here you’ll find all the special events we’re hosting throughout the month.
These are one-time, non-recurring programs, so don’t miss your chance to join us!
“Fighting the Sky” Movie Event
Friday, Mar. 13 at 6:00
Registration is now closed for this event.
Multi-Purpose Room/Kerr Garden Room
Walk the “Green Carpet”, see the film, and meet the director. Preshow party with refreshments, photo-op, music, and more! Alien costumes encouraged!
Registration is now closed for this event.
Raising Chickens 101
Monday, Mar. 16 at 6:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Learn about set up, the right environment, chicken selection, care, and maintenance. Plus, you’ll get to meet a real chicken!
Bees in Agriculture
Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 6:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Presented by Jerry Hayes, learn about how to raise, care for, and help bees survive.
Seed Swap
Saturday, Mar. 21 at 11:00
Kerr Garden Room
Trade seeds and talk plants with other gardeners.
OSR Goes to Hollywood
Tuesday, Mar. 24 at 6:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Presented by Derek Wilson from the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Give blood, save lives. Please register ahead or call 419-347-5576.
Recurring Programs
First Monday of each month at 5:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for coffee and fun, engaging discussions about your chosen title!
March: Foreign Author
April: Memoir
May: Author’s Last Name is Similar to Yours
June: Hobbies & Interests
July: Patriotic
August: Beach
September: Recommended by a Friend (Sept. 14th meeting. Closed for Labor Day)
October: Not Everyone Will Love It
November: Wine, Women and Song
December: Strange But True
Second Wednesday of each month at 1:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Every month, we’ll dive into our carefully chosen monthly title- books provided for you. Join us for fun, engaging discussions and discover your next favorite story!
March: The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer
April: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
May: The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
June: Waiting for the Moon by Kristin Hannah
Second Thursday of each month at 6:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for fun, engaging discussions about your chosen title!
March: Murder Mystery & True Crime
April: Botanical/Nature/Animals
May: Sports & Olympics
June: Trivial Pursuit Category
July: Historical Fiction
August: TBD
September: Occupations
October: Successful Businesses & Entrepreneurs\
November: Your Name on the Cover
December: Fine/Performing Arts
Third Monday of each month at 10:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Every month, we’ll dive into our carefully chosen monthly title- books provided for you. Join us for fun, engaging discussions and discover your next favorite story!
March: The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple
April: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
May: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
June: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Third Thursday of each month at 1:00
Bavin Room
If you love a good “clean read”, this book club is perfect for you! Every month, we’ll dive into our carefully chosen monthly title- books provided for you. Join us for fun, engaging discussions and discover your next favorite story!
March: At Home on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball
April: The Water Keeper by Charles Martin
May: Her Heart for a Compass by Sarah Ferguson
June: The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
July: America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray
August: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
September: Lost and Found by Suzanne Woods Fisher
October: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
November: Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas
December: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Third Wednesday of each month at 1:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Struggling with the tech in your life? Join us for Tech It Easy! Every month we’ll cover a new topic and learn how to easily use tech in our daily lives.
March: All About Facebook
April: All About Instagram
May: All About Tik-Tok
Cookbook Club
Second Monday of each Month at 1:00
Multi-Purpose Room
Join us for great food and even better company! Bring a dish of food and a copy of the recipe to share.
March: Tailgate
April: Easter
May: International
June: Retro
July: Picnic
August: Casserole
September: Crockpot
October: Salad
November: Thanksgiving
December: Christmas
Knotty Knitters
Second and Fourth Thursday of each Month at 1:00
Bavin Room
Do you knit or crochet? Work on projects with the community! Beginners always welcome.
Do you like to craft? Join us! We’ll make a new craft every month.
March: 3D Wooden Flowers
April: Terrariums
May: Terracotta Critters
Do you love to dance or want to learn some new moves? Join us for line dancing! All experience levels are welcome.
Photo Sharing
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