Event List

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Elementary Activity Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Elementary Activity Time includes activities geared toward elementary-aged kids. Drop in to play and explore art supplies, blocks, puzzles, and more.

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Teen Board Game Meet-Up

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Learn more about the expansive world of board games from those who are excited to share their knowledge! Attendees will learn and play a variety of board games together. Snacks will be provided.

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History Book Club

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our History Book Club, where you have a chance to read and discuss world, U.S. and current history. You don't need to be an expert in history to enjoy this club!

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Adult Paint by Numbers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you remember the paint by number kits you had as a child?

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Tween & Teen Movie Day

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a movie day! The library will provide snacks and an age-appropriate movie - all you need to bring is yourself. 

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All Ages Origami

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Bring your creativity to the library for a fun origami program! Drop in anytime for easy, hands-on instructions on how to make fun origami, known as the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

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Memorial Day Holiday

All Day
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Toddler Time includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literac...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills.

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.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Toddler Time includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literac...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills.

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.

A goose with glasses reading a book

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Toddler Time includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literac...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills.

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.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile open one hour late (10 a.m.) on the 3rd Friday of every month for staff development meetings.

Independence Day Holiday

All Day
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile open one hour late (10 a.m.) on the 3rd Friday of every month for staff development meetings.

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Friends of the Library July Book Sale

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

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Friends of the Library July Book Sale

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

A stack of books with a sale sticker

Friends of the Library July Book Sale

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile open one hour late (10 a.m.) on the 3rd Friday of every month for staff development meetings.

Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

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Babble and Brew

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babble & Brew:

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 lite...

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.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile open one hour late (10 a.m.) on the 3rd Friday of every month for staff development meetings.

Fall Staff Development Day

All Day
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on October 8 for staff development day.

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Babble and Brew

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babble & Brew:

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 lite...

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.

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Babble and Brew

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babble & Brew:

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 lite...

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.

A stack of books with a sale sticker

Friends of the Library November Book Sale

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

A stack of books with a sale sticker

Friends of the Library November Book Sale

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

A stack of books with a sale sticker

Friends of the Library November Book Sale

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile open one hour late (10 a.m.) on the 3rd Friday of every month for staff development meetings.

Thanksgiving Holiday

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm to 11/28/2026 @ 9:00am
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will close at 5 p.m. on November 25, and be closed on November 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Babble and Brew

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Babble & Brew:

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 lite...

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.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Marion Public Library, Bookmobile, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile open one hour late (10 a.m.) on the 3rd Friday of every month for staff development meetings.