Upcoming Events

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.

Elementary Activity Time

3:30pm–5:00pm

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.

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.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

8:00am–10:00am

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

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.

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.

CoderDojo

1:00pm–3:00pm

School Age

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

CoderDojo is a free program for kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. It offers various stations with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) activities.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

8:00am–10:00am

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.

Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting

8:00am–10:00am

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.

Therapy Dog Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm

School Age

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.

Spring Break Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us during Spring Break for fun stories, activities, and songs!

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.

All Ages Play Day

1:00pm–3:00pm

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: 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

8:00am–10:00am

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.

Therapy Dog Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm

School Age

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.

Easter Holiday

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site

Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday.

Spring Staff Development Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site

Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on April 6 for staff development day.

Friends of the Library April Book Sale

4:00pm–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: Book Sale

Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

Friends of the Library April Book Sale

10:00am–4:00pm

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: Book Club

Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

Friends of the Library April Book Sale

2:00pm–4:00pm

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: Book Sale

Event Details:

Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.

Therapy Dog Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm

School Age

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

8:00am–10:00am

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

Closing

Branches:

Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site

Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Therapy Dog Storytime

6:30pm–7:30pm

School Age

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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