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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, February 23, 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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Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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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
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
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Tween & Teen Mindfulness Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to relax, slow down, and bring a little more mindfulness into your day.

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Teen Basic Cooking Class: Mini Pizzas

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Culinary Class

Age Group:

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

Teens 10-18 years old can join us for a fun filled class making mini pizzas with a variety of toppings.

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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, March 9, 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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Cookbook Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our first themed Cookbook Club! 

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Love and Logic

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning
Event Details:

In Partnership with YPN

Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18! 

MakerSpace Open Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

11:00am–1:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

Love and Logic

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning
Event Details:

In Partnership with YPN

Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18! 

MakerSpace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

1:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

9:00am–12:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

1:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

Love and Logic

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning
Event Details:

In Partnership with YPN

Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18! 

MakerSpace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

Farmers State Bank Financial Series: First Time Home Buyers

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Training & Learning
Event Details:

If you are considering buying your first home or have not owned one in the past three years, join Farmers State Bank for a free seminar. Attendees will discover how much home they can afford and how credit can affect homebuying options.

Disclaimer(s)

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

MakerSpace Open Hours

3:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

Love and Logic

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning
Event Details:

In Partnership with YPN

Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18! 

MakerSpace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

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.

MakerSpace Open Hours

1:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

3:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

4:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

Longarm Quilting Training Course

4:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Longarm Quilting Machine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning
Registration Required

Join us to learn the basics of our longarm quilter and become a certified machine user! This course is a prerequisite to using the longarm for any personal projects.

Important Notes About the Training:

  • Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, as this class is completed entirely on foot.
  • Attendees will be scheduled to train with two other people. If you need to cancel, please let the library know as soon as possible so the spot can be opened to another patron on the waitlist.
  • After completing this course, attendees can register to come and work on personal projects with a volunteer supervisor. 

Quilting kits are available for purchase in the MakerSpace. Attendees are welcome to bring their own supplies -- they must be approved before usage on the machine.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Love and Logic

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning
Event Details:

In Partnership with YPN

Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18! 

MakerSpace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.

MakerSpace Open Hours

1:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning

Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. 

To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here.

Disclaimer(s)

MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.