Celebrate Poetry @ Your Library

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Marshall Public Library is hosting its twelfth annual Poetry Wall. The wall, on the second floor by the Reference Desk, displays poetry from local poets. If you would like to add your poem to the wall in April, just drop off a copy at the Reference Desk.

The celebration continues throughout April with Poetry Bombs, an activity especially for teens. Poetry Bombs, or Random Acts of Poetry, occur when the teens select a favorite verse, stanza, or phrase and post it randomly in places such as their own or their friends’ Facebook and Twitter accounts. For more details, watch the YA blog or speak with Kath Ann at the YA Desk or Amy at the Reference Desk.

Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian

Titanic Display Commemorates Anniversary

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after colliding with an iceberg. An estimated 1,517 people perished, and the public’s fascination was forever caught by the tragic event.

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking. To commemorate the date, the library has a display of items reminiscent of and connected to the event. Books on the Titanic and the legends and controversy surrounding it are also on display and available to be checked out. Visit our display and check out books on what is perhaps the most famous sea tragedy ever.

Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian

Sweet Adelines Bring Music to the Library

Music comes to the library with a choral performance by Sweet Adelines!

From 2 until 4 on the afternoon of Saturday, April 21, Sweet Adelines will host an open house full of music for everyone. The group sings four-part a capella barbershop harmony, and they will both perform and teach the audience to sing four-part rounds with them.

Sweet Adelines is an international organization for ladies who love to sing and perform. Any woman age twelve or older is invited to join and learn about music as well as gain invaluable performance skills.

Drop by the library on April 21 and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of books and music!

Amy Campbell, Reference Librarian

Rocky Mountain Writers Festival

Celebrate spring with live readings at the 22nd annual Rocky Mountain Writers Festival. The readings are at 7 pm every evening and are at the following coffee shops and cafes:

Tues April 3 Coho Coffee House
900 South fourth

Weds April 4 Portneuf Valley Brewery
615 South First

Thurs April 5 College Market
604 South Eighth

Fri April 6 Main Street Coffee
234 North Main

Sat April 7 Cafe Rowan
200 South Main

For more information on the festival and local writers, go to http://pocatelloreadings.blogspot.com/

New Collection and New Contest for Adults!

In February, the library introduced a brand new collection of graphic novels
for adults. Graphic novels are books told in pictures or sequential art.
Generally, a page in a graphic novel is made up of multiple illustrations set
in panels with text. The flexibility of this format opens the doors to endless
storytelling possibilities.
In celebration of this new collection, the library is hosting a trivia contest at
the College Market (604 S. 8th) on the second Saturday of each month. Our
next contest is on Saturday, March 10, at 2:30 pm. Join us for a fun game of
trivia based on subjects considered geeky: sci-fi, fantasy, science, literature,
history, video games, math, pop culture and others. You can visit the
Marshall Public Library Facebook page for some warm-up questions. Prizes
will be awarded!
Jamie Bair, Circulation Supervisor

Game Day Marathon at Marshall Public Library

Are your children already bored with their new toys? Looking for something to do during the Christmas holiday season? Come to Marshall Public Library and join our game day marathon on Wednesday December 28th from 10:00 – 5:00. We are nearing the end of our four month quest to reach one million minutes of family game time and to celebrate, we will provide M&M candies (Million Minute) for treats. Thanks to the Friends of the Marshall Public Library Organization, we now have new games to play or you can bring your own. Drop in any time or stay all day long.

Winter Dreams Open Mic Night for Teens

Winter Dreams

Because you should, because you want to, because you’ve been waiting for just this chance....

Winter Dreams

Marshall Public Library’s Second Annual Open Mic Night for Teens

Winter Dreams

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Winter Dreams

Relaxed coffee-house atmosphere

Winter Dreams
Be There.

Kath Ann Hendricks, Young Adult Librarian