Event List

Featured Events

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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.

A stack of books

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?

A bucket of popcorn and a star

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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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.

A backpack with school supplies and stars

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Therapy Dog 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 dog...

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.! This program is presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.

About Therapy Dogs International

Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and more. Learn more about the organization here.

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.

A stack of books with a sale sticker

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.

A stack of books with a sale sticker

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.

A backpack with school supplies and stars

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Therapy Dog 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 dog...

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.! This program is presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.

About Therapy Dogs International

Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and more. Learn more about the organization here.

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.

A backpack with school supplies and stars

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Therapy Dog 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 dog...

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.! This program is presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.

About Therapy Dogs International

Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and more. Learn more about the organization here.

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.

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.

A backpack with school supplies and stars

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Therapy Dog 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 dog...

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.! This program is presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.

About Therapy Dogs International

Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and more. Learn more about the organization here.

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.

A backpack with school supplies and stars

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Therapy Dog 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 dog...

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.! This program is presented in partnership with Therapy Dogs International.

About Therapy Dogs International

Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and more. Learn more about the organization here.

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.

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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.