Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.

Tween & Teen Kindness Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Join us for a program where you can create things to benefit others. Learn about kindness and participate in create projects to show others that you care. 

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.

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.

Master Gardener Library Talk - Design Your Own Microprairie

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Event Details:

Linn County Master Gardeners will be presenting a series of gardening presentations at the Marion Public Library on Wednesdays in April starting April 8.

Topics include:

Therapy Dog Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime

Trained, certified therapy dogs provide companionship to young readers as they practice their literacy skills. Everyone is welcome to read to the dogs. Stay for tricks from the dogs at 7 p.m.!