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Storybook Steps

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, October 27, 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

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.!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, November 24, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, December 22, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, February 27, 2027 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, February 27, 2027 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, March 27, 2027 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, May 22, 2027 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages one to five, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Storybook Steps

Saturday, May 22, 2027 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

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.