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.

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?

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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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Cooking Creatively & Nutritiously

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Culinary Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culinary Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learning how to cook creatively and nutritiously is an important skill to learn - but it doesn't have to be complicated!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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Culinary Class: Gia's Italian Kitchen

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Culinary Class
Age Group:
Adults
Gia's Italian Kitchen:

Join Kelley Cole, founder of Gia's Italian Kitchen, for an interactive cooking experience! Kelley will talk you through the basics of her dishes - attendees will leave with tips, t...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culinary Class
Registration Required

Join Kelley Cole, founder of Gia's Italian Kitchen, for an interactive cooking experience! Kelley will talk you through the basics of her dishes - attendees will leave with tips, tricks, and a shopping list to replicate recipes at home.

About Gia's Italian Kitchen

Gia's Italian Kitchen creates memories & connects people through Italian food, using Kelley's family's Italian recipes of Northern Italy and her passion for cooking and family. Kelley offers cooking instruction through live courses, private group classes, employee teambuilding events, and more. Learn more about Gia's Italian Kitchen here.

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.

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.

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Teen Basic Baking Class: Mini Muffins & Butter

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Culinary Class
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culinary Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 10-18 years old can join us for a fun filled class making banana chocolate chip mini muffins and homemeade butter - perfect for Valentine's Day.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, February 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.

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Teen Basic Cooking Class: Mini Pizzas

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Culinary Class
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culinary Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 10-18 years old can join us for a fun filled class making mini pizzas with a variety of toppings.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, March 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.

Easter 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 April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday.

Spring 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 April 6 for staff development day.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

Friday, May 15, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.