Children's Programs

ecoExplore is an incentive-driven science enrichment program that engages Kindergarten through 8th grade students in guided and self-directed citizen science activities. Each season, one particular area of field ecology (botany, herpetology, entomology and ornithology) is highlighted with public programming, self-guided activities, a public event, and special invitation-only programs. Students engage as active participants of the scientific method as they record observations of organisms found in their neighborhoods, libraries, and at the WNC Arboretum.
The Madison County Public Library is a MegaSpot where children can checkout iPods and various other cool explorative tools to participate in the program. In addition, participants can cash in their points for cool prizes at the MCPL-Marshall location. Click on the icon above for more information.
The Madison County Public Library is a MegaSpot where children can checkout iPods and various other cool explorative tools to participate in the program. In addition, participants can cash in their points for cool prizes at the MCPL-Marshall location. Click on the icon above for more information.
Programs For All Ages

Chess Club at the Mars Hill Library
Whether you are just learning, want to learn, or have already mastered the game, come make your move. For all ages 12 and up. Club meets every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm at the Mars Hill branch. Call 828 689 5183 for more information.
Whether you are just learning, want to learn, or have already mastered the game, come make your move. For all ages 12 and up. Club meets every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm at the Mars Hill branch. Call 828 689 5183 for more information.
Have you checked out NC Kids, our kids e-library? Here's what you'll see there:
A collection of 3029 eBooks, 689 audiobooks and 37 streaming videos from the "NC Kids" logo above or through the OverDrive app.
300 titles are available with simultaneous access, available anytime with no wait lists.
All titles can be accessed via the app on all major computers and devices, including iOS®, Android™, Chromebook™ and Kindle® (U.S. only).
Easy, secure access. All that’s needed to get started is a library card!

Search 4,000+ books, audiobooks, and films from YALSA's book awards and book lists.
While these books have been selected for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, the award-winning titles and the titles on YALSA's selected lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. We encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families.
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Resources for Teens
Inclement Weather Policy: When Madison County Public Schools are closed, all youth library programs are cancelled.