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Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Expressive Art for Kids

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Expressive Art is a music, drama, movement, and visual art prevention program that serves children and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Programs will include a stories, drama, music, movement, visual arts, and activities. This program is hosted in partnership with Tanager.

About Tanager

Tanager is a non-profit organization that provides focused programs and services supporting the well-being and resilience of children, young adults and families. 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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Let's Get Moving!

10:30am–11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool
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.

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

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This event is in the "School Age" group
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Francis Marion Intermediate School Carolers

10:00am–10:30am
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:

Students from Francis Marion Intermediate School will visit the library to spread holiday cheer through caroling! Students will sing approximately 6 carols for attendees.

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 Play Day

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn

Preschool Play includes activities geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 5, as well as their caregivers. Drop in to play and explore!

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
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.

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All Ages Origami

3:00pm–5:00pm
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.

New Year's Holiday

All Day 12/31–1/1
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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

Preschool Play Day

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn

Preschool Play includes activities geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 5, as well as their caregivers. Drop in to play and explore!

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Symphony Kids

10:30am–11:00am
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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

Expressive Arts for Kids

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Expressive Art is a music, drama, movement, and visual art prevention program that serves children and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Programs will include a stories, drama, music, movement, visual arts, and activities. This program is hosted in partnership with Tanager.

About Tanager

Tanager is a non-profit organization that provides focused programs and services supporting the well-being and resilience of children, young adults and families. Learn more about the organization here.

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

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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

Preschool Play Day

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn

Preschool Play includes activities geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 5, as well as their caregivers. Drop in to play and explore!

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

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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

Expressive Arts for Kids

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Expressive Art is a music, drama, movement, and visual art prevention program that serves children and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Programs will include a stories, drama, music, movement, visual arts, and activities. This program is hosted in partnership with Tanager.

About Tanager

Tanager is a non-profit organization that provides focused programs and services supporting the well-being and resilience of children, young adults and families. Learn more about the organization here.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
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.