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Elementary Activity Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

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.

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Teen Board Game Meet-Up

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

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

Learn more about the expansive world of board games from those who are excited to share their knowledge! Attendees will learn and play a variety of board games together. Snacks will be provided.

A stack of books

History Book Club

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our History Book Club, where you have a chance to read and discuss world, U.S. and current history. You don't need to be an expert in history to enjoy this club!

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Adult Paint by Numbers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you remember the paint by number kits you had as a child?

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Tween & Teen Movie Day

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a movie day! The library will provide snacks and an age-appropriate movie - all you need to bring is yourself. 

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All Ages Origami

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

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: 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.

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Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

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.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Adult Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Join the library for an evening of fun and games! A variety of games are available for individuals and small groups of friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

11/25/2026 @ 5:00pm–11/28/2026 @ 9:00am
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.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in!

Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.

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.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

Adult Game Night

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Join the library for an evening of fun and games! A variety of games are available for individuals and small groups of friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Senior Social Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities

Seniors are welcome to gather for socializing, coffee, and activities. A variety of activities are provided each week, including:

  • Cards
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils
  • Cross stitch materials
  • Crosswords
  • Dominoes
  • Puzzles
  • Scrabble
  • Sudoku
  • Yarn for crocheting and knitting

Attendees are welcome to bring their own crafts or games if they wish. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.