This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Michael Perry 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Michael Perry 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. Disclaimer(s) This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Jenn Lueke 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Jenn Lueke 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: In her new cookbook Don’t Think About Dinner, Jenn Lueke offers a framework to save time, money, and energy with strategic meal planning, grocery lists, and kitchen prep. Disclaimer(s) This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Kate Quinn 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Disclaimer(s) This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
Mar 20 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Mar 20 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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 "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter Holiday All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter Holiday All Day Branches: Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site Description: The library and bookmobile will be closed on April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday.
Apr 6 2026 Mon Spring Staff Development Day All Day Closing Apr 6 2026 Mon Closing Spring Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site Description: The library and bookmobile will be closed on April 6 for staff development day.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Brad Taylor 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. Disclaimer(s) Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Author Talk: Scott Eilers, PsyD, LP 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Author Talk: Scott Eilers, PsyD, LP 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Boardroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Scott Eilers, PsyD, LP will chat about his new book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma. This event is hosted in partnership with Swamp Fox Bookstore.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Disclaimer(s) Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, explores the five tastes of dess Disclaimer(s) Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds 6:00pm–7:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Disclaimer(s) Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. This program is a virtual event and does not have an in-person component. Participants can join the event using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. A link to the online event will be provided after registering.
May 15 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing May 15 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day Holiday All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day Holiday All Day Branches: Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site Description: The library and bookmobile will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Jun 19 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
Jul 4 2026 Sat Independence Day Holiday All Day Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Independence Day Holiday All Day Branches: Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site Description: The library and bookmobile will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Jul 17 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Jul 17 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
Aug 21 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Aug 21 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day Holiday All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day Holiday All Day Branches: Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site Description: The library and bookmobile will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Sep 18 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Sep 18 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
Oct 8 2026 Thu Fall Staff Development Day All Day Closing Oct 8 2026 Thu Closing Fall Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site Description: The library and bookmobile will be closed on October 8 for staff development day.
Nov 20 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Nov 20 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
Nov 25 - 28 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday 11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/28/2026 @ 9:00am Closing Nov 25 - 28 2026 Closing Thanksgiving Holiday 11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/28/2026 @ 9:00am 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.
Dec 18 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Dec 18 2026 Fri Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
