• An image of Amelia Earhart by her airplane and the text: 'Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin with Nancy Earhart Bursch. Monday, September 14. 2:00 PM at the Cottonwood Library. 6:30 PM at the Marshall Library.'
    An image of Amelia Earhart by her airplane and the text: 'Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin with Nancy Earhart Bursch. Monday, September 14. 2:00 PM at the Cottonwood Library. 6:30 PM at the Marshall Library.'
  • "Wednesday Writers: the third Wednesday of the month! at 2:30 PM!! Meet in the Minnesota Room. After school. Work on your writing & meet other student writers."
    "Wednesday Writers: the third Wednesday of the month! at 2:30 PM!! Meet in the Minnesota Room. After school. Work on your writing & meet other student writers."
  • Launching the American Republic, 1787-1826 with Dr. Joan Gittens. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Series starts September 16
    Launching the American Republic, 1787-1826 with Dr. Joan Gittens. Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Series starts September 16
  • New! After School Book Club for those in 1st thru 5th Grades. 3:30-4:30 pm - Sept. 17th, Oct. 22nd, Nov. 19th, Dec. 17th. Hang out* with fellow book lovers for a monthly book club and activity. Doors open 3:15. A light snack will be provided. Preregistration/advanced reading NOT required! *Parents, please note that per library policy, children under 8 must be attended by an adult. Please remain accessible and in the library while your child is at Book Club.
    New! After School Book Club for those in 1st thru 5th Grades. 3:30-4:30 pm - Sept. 17th, Oct. 22nd, Nov. 19th, Dec. 17th. Hang out* with fellow book lovers for a monthly book club and activity. Doors open 3:15. A light snack will be provided. Preregistration/advanced reading NOT required! *Parents, please note that per library policy, children under 8 must be attended by an adult. Please remain accessible and in the library while your child is at Book Club.
  • An image of Joseph A. Amato in front of a backdrop of his books with the text: 'Remembering Home: Perspectives on Change. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Marshall-Lyon County Library, 201 C Street, Marshall, MN 56258'
    An image of Joseph A. Amato in front of a backdrop of his books with the text: 'Remembering Home: Perspectives on Change. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Marshall-Lyon County Library, 201 C Street, Marshall, MN 56258'
  • An image of a starry night sky and the text: ' Stargazing with Mike Lynch: Saturday, September 19, 8:00 PM at Garvin Park. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by Lyon County Parks & The Friends of the MLC Library' with the logos for Lyon County Minnesota; The Friends of the Marshall-Lyon County Library; and The Marshall-Lyon County Library
    An image of a starry night sky and the text: ' Stargazing with Mike Lynch: Saturday, September 19, 8:00 PM at Garvin Park. Free & open to the public. Sponsored by Lyon County Parks & The Friends of the MLC Library' with the logos for Lyon County Minnesota; The Friends of the Marshall-Lyon County Library; and The Marshall-Lyon County Library

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Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin at Cottonwood

September 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Presentation about the life of Amelia Earhart.

Library Board Meeting

September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open monthly meeting of the Library Board.

MORE Network Book Club selection meeting

September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open selection meeting for the MORE Network book club.

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2026 Bookmark Contest WINNERS

By Sariah Cheadle | September 11, 2026

The Summer Reading Program’s Bookmark Contest continued to be popular this year. And with 40 entries it was tough to narrow them down to these four winners, especially when 30…

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Fall hours resume at Marshall

By Emilirose Rasmusson | September 3, 2026

Starting after Labor Day, the Marshall Library will return to our fall hours. The Marshall, Balaton, and Cottonwood Libraries will be closed Labor Day Weekend and Labor Day. The drive-up…

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After Hours: Summer’s End

By Sariah Cheadle | August 19, 2026

Hey, grown-ups! Want the library all to yourselves? The Marshall-Lyon County Library is hosting another adults-only After Hours event on Saturday, August 29th from 6 to 10 PM. Snack, play…

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