Babble and Brew

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Play & Learn

Babble & Brew is a great way for children under age 4 to explore the five practices of early literacy skills: read, write, sing, talk, and play. Explore a variety of early literacy activities at your own pace, including books, songs, and instruments. Coffee and coffee alternatives will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults/caregivers. Children learn by watching others, so please plan to attend and engage with your child during the program, as well as silence any mobile devices.

Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity

MakerSpace Open Hours

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

Longarm Quilting Project Time

4:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Longarm Quilting Machine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace
Registration Required

Certified longarm quilter users are able to sign up for project hours to complete personal projects in the library's MakerSpace.

Important Notes About Project Hours:

  • All users must use materials from the library's quilting kit or certified materials. Volunteers will work with attendees to ensure that approved materials are being used. Patrons without approved materials will be asked to reschedule their project time.
  • Projects must be 90 inches or less due to the limitations of the machine
  • Project hours are limited to one session per week and two sessions per month, per patron, to ensure that all users have time to use the machine. Individuals who sign up on the library's waitlist will be contacted in the case of cancellations.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. 

Registration for this program is required, as space is limited.

Love and Logic

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning
Event Details:

In Partnership with YPN

Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18! 

Adult Pathfinder

5:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

It's time to dust off your dice and roll with advantage! Join our Game Master, Michael, as he weaves an adventure for the bravest Pathfinder players in our community. This group meets every week.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. 

Genealogy Junkies

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies

The Genealogy Junkies group provides an opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy to get together. Bring a laptop or tablet, or check out one of the library's laptops or tablets from kiosks in the library, which are available on a first come, first served basis. Library card holders are able to login to Ancestry.com when using the library's IP address. This program is hosted in partnership with the Genealogical Society of Linn County.

About the Genealogical Society of Linn County

The Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library is dedicated to the preservation of family records and historical documents by providing assistance and information. Learn more about the organization here.