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Red Cedar Chamber Performance - Reunion Redux

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Reunion Redux features 

Miera Kim, violin

Oliver Bostian, viola

Carey Bostian, cello

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pied Piper

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join Orchestra Iowa’s talented ensembles as they introduce preschool-aged children to the instruments of the orchestra!

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.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Musician Forrest McCurren

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
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: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a musical performance from Forrest McCurren!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, STEAM, Summer Library Program
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: Performance, STEAM, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Absolute Science and their Fantastic Foam show!

Disclaimer(s)

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
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, STEAM, Summer Library Program
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: Performance, STEAM, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome Absolute Science and their Fantastic Foam show!

Disclaimer(s)

To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Swords and Roses Presents: Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Performance, Summer Library Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Get ready for some swashbuckling, silliness, swordfights, and some surprises as some of the most famous pirates of all time are gathering to celebrate the Pirate Queen’s birthday.

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
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Swords and Roses Presents: Dead Men Do Tell Tales

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Performance, Summer Library Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Get ready for some swashbuckling, silliness, swordfights, and some surprises as some of the most famous pirates of all time are gathering to celebrate the Pirate Queen’s birthday.

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.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Summer Library Program
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: Performance, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

 We'll be digging up giggles and fun when Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S.

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
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Summer Library Program
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: Performance, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

 We'll be digging up giggles and fun when Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.