This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Red Cedar Chamber Performance - Reunion Redux 12:00pm–1:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Red Cedar Chamber Performance - Reunion Redux 12:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Reunion Redux features Miera Kim, violinOliver Bostian, violaCarey Bostian, cello
This event is in the "Preschool" group May 9 2026 Sat Pied Piper 10:30am–11:00am Preschool This event is in the "Preschool" group May 9 2026 Sat Pied Piper 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join Orchestra Iowa’s talented ensembles as they introduce preschool-aged children to the instruments of the orchestra! 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.
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Musician Forrest McCurren 10:00am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 6 2026 Sat Musician Forrest McCurren 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a musical performance from Forrest McCurren!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance, STEAM, Summer Library Program Event Details: Join us as we welcome Absolute Science and their Fantastic Foam show! Disclaimer(s) To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance, STEAM, Summer Library Program Event Details: Join us as we welcome Absolute Science and their Fantastic Foam show! Disclaimer(s) To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Swords and Roses Presents: Dead Men Do Tell Tales 1:00pm–2:00pm Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Swords and Roses Presents: Dead Men Do Tell Tales 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Summer Library Program Event Details: Get ready for some swashbuckling, silliness, swordfights, and some surprises as some of the most famous pirates of all time are gathering to celebrate the Pirate Queen’s birthday. 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Swords and Roses Presents: Dead Men Do Tell Tales 3:00pm–4:00pm Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Swords and Roses Presents: Dead Men Do Tell Tales 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance, Summer Library Program Event Details: Get ready for some swashbuckling, silliness, swordfights, and some surprises as some of the most famous pirates of all time are gathering to celebrate the Pirate Queen’s birthday. 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.
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance, Summer Library Program Event Details: We'll be digging up giggles and fun when Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Will Stuck's M.E.S.S. Show 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performance, Summer Library Program Event Details: We'll be digging up giggles and fun when Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. 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.
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.
Dec 24 - 25 2026 Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2026 Closing Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 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.
Dec-Jan 2026 New Year's Holiday All Day 12/31–1/1 Closing Dec-Jan 2026 Closing New Year's Holiday All Day 12/31–1/1 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.
Dec 24 - 25 2027 Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2027 Closing Christmas Holiday All Day 12/24–12/25 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.
