Event List

Featured Events

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Tween & Teen Mindfulness Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Join us to relax, slow down, and bring a little more mindfulness into your day.

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Galentine's Day Celebration

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

It's never too early to celebrate Galentine's Day! Galentine's Day highlights the power of friendship between women, and remind ourselves there's nothing better than a good friend and the memories we make together.

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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you interesting in learning yoga, but have some mobility restrictions or struggle with regular yoga? Consider giving chair yoga a try.

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An Evening with Storyteller Sheila

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of community connection. The art of storytelling promotes listening, sharing experiences, and inspiring others to find their voices. 

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Adult Trivia Night: Let's Go to the Movies!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Are you a movie buff? Join us for an evening of fun and challenging movie themed trivia. Expect questions about subjects such as:

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Babble and Brew

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace

Age Group:

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

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Summer Storytime

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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.

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Summer Storytime

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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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Let's Get Moving!

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of dance and movement! This program is hosted in partnership with Prestige Dance Studio.

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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Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Doodlebugs:

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is geared toward children ...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is geared toward children between the ages of 4 and 7. This program is hosted in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.

About the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

The mission of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is to excite, engage, and educate through the arts. Learn more about the organization here

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.

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.

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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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, 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.

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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.

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Let's Get Moving!

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of dance and movement! This program is hosted in partnership with Prestige Dance Studio.

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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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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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Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Doodlebugs:

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is geared toward children ...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is geared toward children between the ages of 4 and 7. This program is hosted in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.

About the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

The mission of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is to excite, engage, and educate through the arts. Learn more about the organization here

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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Symphony Kids

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Symphony Kids, a music literacy program provided by Ms. Amy from Orchestra Iowa.

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, 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.

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Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Doodlebugs:

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is geared toward children ...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is geared toward children between the ages of 4 and 7. This program is hosted in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.

About the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

The mission of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is to excite, engage, and educate through the arts. Learn more about the organization here

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.

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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Let's Get Moving!

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of dance and movement! This program is hosted in partnership with Prestige Dance Studio.

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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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.