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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.

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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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Senior Social Hour

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Social Hour:

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:CardsCheckersChessColoring pages with markers and c...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

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Adult Trivia Night: Let's Go to the Movies!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Are you a movie buff? Join us for an evening of fun and challenging movie themed trivia. Expect questions about subjects such as:

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. 

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Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies ar...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

A board game and pair of dice

Senior Social Hour

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Social Hour:

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:CardsCheckersChessColoring pages with markers and c...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

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Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity.

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies ar...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

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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Senior Social Hour

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Social Hour:

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:CardsCheckersChessColoring pages with markers and c...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

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Adult Game Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Game Night:

Join the library for an evening of fun and games! A variety of games are available for individuals and small groups of friends.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Join the library for an evening of fun and games! A variety of games are available for individuals and small groups of friends.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. 

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Tween & Teen Kindness Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Join us for a program where you can create things to benefit others. Learn about kindness and participate in create projects to show others that you care. 

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies ar...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

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Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 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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Expressive Art for Teens

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Expressing ourselves through the arts can be a powerful experience. That expression can occur through music, painting, dance, poetry, clay, acting or another art form.

A board game and pair of dice

Senior Social Hour

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Social Hour:

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:CardsCheckersChessColoring pages with markers and c...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

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Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity.

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies ar...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

A board game and pair of dice

Senior Social Hour

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Social Hour:

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:CardsCheckersChessColoring pages with markers and c...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

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Adult Trivia Night: Name That Tune

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Name That Tune is back! Play eight rounds where you try to identify the title and artist of each song. Each round will have its own fun theme.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. 

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Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace
Event Details:

Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity

A smartphone with texting bubbles

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Dungeons & Dragons:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies ar...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

A board game and pair of dice

Senior Social Hour

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Senior Social Hour:

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:CardsCheckersChessColoring pages with markers and c...

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

A board game and pair of dice

All Ages Play Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
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: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for some spring break fun for the whole family! All Ages Play Day will include a variety of board, card, and interactive games and toys. Children's, young adult, and adult games will all be available for use.

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, 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.