Event List

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Baby Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward babies, from newborns to 18 months old. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages.

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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Baby Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward babies, from newborns to 18 months old. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025 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...

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activ...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting.

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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Expressive Art for Kids

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Expressive Arts:

Expressive Art is a music, drama, movement, and visual art prevention program that serves children and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Programs will include a sto...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Expressive Art is a music, drama, movement, and visual art prevention program that serves children and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Programs will include a stories, drama, music, movement, visual arts, and activities. This program is hosted in partnership with Tanager.

About Tanager

Tanager is a non-profit organization that provides focused programs and services supporting the well-being and resilience of children, young adults and families. 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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Baby Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward babies, from newborns to 18 months old. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages.

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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Baby Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward babies, from newborns to 18 months old. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages.

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.

Let's Get Moving!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activ...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting.

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.

Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

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 ...

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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.

To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Baby Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward babies, from newborns to 18 months old. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages.

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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Baby Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward babies, from newborns to 18 months old. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing reading and interacting with your child at the earliest stages.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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...

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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, December 19, 2025 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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activ...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting.

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.

Symphony Kids

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activ...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 15, 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...

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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, January 16, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activ...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 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...

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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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activ...

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime includes books, songs, and activities geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 6, as well as their caregivers. This storytime is an early literacy activity, perfect for practicing your child's social and listening skills before they enter a classroom setting.

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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