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Hygge Nights

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hygge (hyoo-guh) is the cozy and comforting practices we have at home and in our daily lives to create a sense of well-being. Hygge Nights celebrate and explore all the ways we create a cozy space to enrich our daily lives. 

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Hygge Nights

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hygge (hyoo-guh) is the cozy and comforting practices we have at home and in our daily lives to create a sense of well-being. Hygge Nights celebrate and explore all the ways we create a cozy space to enrich our daily lives. 

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Hygge Nights

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hygge (hyoo-guh) is the cozy and comforting practices we have at home and in our daily lives to create a sense of well-being. Hygge Nights celebrate and explore all the ways we create a cozy space to enrich our daily lives. 

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History Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Creative Commons at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Creative Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. With that in mind, the History Book Club will be reading and discussing non-fiction on the events and people that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Gardening Advice Office Hours

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Creative Commons at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Creative Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Event Details:

Whether you are a gardening novice and need guidance, or have specific questions about your gardening or yard issues, the Linn County Master Gardeners are here to provide expert, research-based information to help make your garden a success.

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Tween & Teen Mindfulness Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to relax, slow down, and bring a little more mindfulness into your day.

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Galentine's Day Celebration

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's never too early to celebrate Galentine's Day! Galentine's Day highlights the power of friendship between women, and remind ourselves there's nothing better than a good friend and the memories we make together.

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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.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, June 25, 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.

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Let's Get Moving!

Monday, June 29, 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 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.

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Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, June 30, 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.

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.

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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 6, 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:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 13, 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:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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, 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.

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Let's Get Moving!

Monday, July 20, 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 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.

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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.

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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 27, 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:

Summer Storytime includes books, songs, and activities for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years, as well as their caregivers.

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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Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, July 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.

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.

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Doodlebugs Art Program

Tuesday, August 25, 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.

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.

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Let's Get Moving!

Thursday, September 10, 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 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.

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.

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.