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Culinary Class: Cooking Easy Meals

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Culinary Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culinary Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance to learn how to make easy, affordable meals with low-cost ingredients.

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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
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
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Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for a literary adventure where the stories come to life! Each month, attendees receive a free copy of our featured book to keep and add to their home library.

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Understanding Dementia

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Training & Learning

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Training & Learning
Event Details:

Understanding Dementia is an educational opportunity presented by Bickford Senior Living to better understand the changes loved ones are experiencing. During this program, attendees can expect to...

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Author Talk: Jennifer Chiaverini

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Jennifer Chiaverini will be visiting the library for another author event in partnership with Swamp Fox Bookstore!

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Storybook Steps

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Puzzle Exchange

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

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

Gather your puzzles and get ready - it's time for our spring Puzzle Exchange!

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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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
Event Details:

Are you interesting in learning yoga, but have some mobility restrictions or struggle with regular yoga? Consider giving chair yoga a try.

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Grown-Up Book Fair

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Marion Public Library at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Marion Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sale, Hobbies
Event Details:

Recapture the magic of school book fairs at this year's Grown-Up Book Fair!

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Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

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Senior Crafting Social with Bickford Senior Living

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Crafting Social is a fun and relaxing program for seniors to learn a new craft and enjoy connecting with other seniors in the area. Enjoy projects like paint by number, bath bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

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Teen Drawing Class

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Training & Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Training & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a creative session where you'll learn the art of drawing.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Teen Crochet Class

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a creative session where you'll learn the art of crochet.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

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Senior Crafting Social with Pinicon Senior Living

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Crafting Social is a fun and relaxing program for seniors to learn a new craft and enjoy connecting with other seniors in the area. Enjoy projects like paint by number, both bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

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.

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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.

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Senior Crafting Social with Bickford Senior Living

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Crafting Social is a fun and relaxing program for seniors to learn a new craft and enjoy connecting with other seniors in the area. Enjoy projects like paint by number, bath bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, December 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

A canvas with paint with a paint splatter

Senior Crafting Social with Pinicon Senior Living

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Senior Crafting Social is a fun and relaxing program for seniors to learn a new craft and enjoy connecting with other seniors in the area. Enjoy projects like paint by number, both bomb making, and seasonal crafts at no cost.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Daytime Knit Wits

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Knit Wits:

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Get your knit on with the Knit Wits! Patrons interested in knitting or crocheting can join the Knit Wits for crafting and fellowship.

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.

A canvas with paint with a paint splatter

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.

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.

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.

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.