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Symphony Kids

Thursday, April 2, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, April 9, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 13, 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...

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, April 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, April 23, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 27, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, April 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, April 30, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 7, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 11, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 14, 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...

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, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 18, 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...

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.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 1, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 4, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 11, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 15, 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...

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, June 18, 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...

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, 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.