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RESCHEDULED: Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Geared towards caregivers of those with memory loss, Caregiver Support Group meets monthly from February - November.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Gardening Advice Office Hours

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Creative Commons at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Creative Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Event Details:

Whether you are a gardening novice and need guidance, or have specific questions about your gardening or yard issues, the Linn County Master Gardeners are here to provide expert, research-based information to help make your garden a success.

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Red Cedar Chamber Performance - Reunion Redux

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Reunion Redux features 

Miera Kim, violin

Oliver Bostian, viola

Carey Bostian, cello

 

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Community Plant Exchange

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Event Details:

Looking to liven up your living space with some new leafy friends? Participate in the library's first-ever Plant Exchange!

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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, April 13, 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.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Teen Crochet Class

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Hobbies

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a creative session where you'll learn the art of crochet.

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Cookbook Club

Monday, April 13, 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 monthly themed Cookbook Club! 

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Author Talk: Scott Eilers, PsyD, LP

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Farmers State Bank Financial Series: Adulting 101 & Financial Basics

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Training & Learning

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Training & Learning
Event Details:

Ready to take control of your money but not sure where to start? You’re not alone — and you’re not behind.

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Book Buddies Book Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month for a literary adventure where the stories come to life! Each month, attendees receive a free copy of our featured book to keep and add to their home library.

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Age Group
Program Type

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.

Expressive Arts for Kids

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Program

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 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

1:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, Summer Library Program

Elementary Activity Time offers patrons a chance to explore various activities, from arts and crafts to blocks and puzzles. This drop-in program is geared towards school-aged children.

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.

Teen Bead Art Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies, Summer Library Program, Training & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring creativity to life with Do Art’s hands-on Bead Art Workshop! Participants design and build their own colorful creations—ranging from fun characters like axolotls and Among Us crew mates to stylish bracelets and necklaces.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween & Teen Basic Cooking Class: Nachos

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Culinary Class, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is na-cho average program! Tweens and teens can explore traditional and adventurous ways to make nachos, nacho toppings, and experimenting with what makes the best nacho - tortilla chips, tater tots, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Meet the Reptiles

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Are you a fan of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates? Looking to face your fears? Join us as we welcome back the Cold-Blooded Redhead to learn about snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more. Come see up close what makes them so unique!

Disclaimer(s)

To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.

Meet the Reptiles

3:00pm–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: Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Are you a fan of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates? Looking to face your fears? Join us as we welcome back the Cold-Blooded Redhead to learn about snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more. Come see up close what makes them so unique!

Disclaimer(s)

To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.

Park Playdates: Lowe Park Irish Drive Playground

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, Summer Library Program

Join the Marion Public Library and Marion Parks & Recreation at Park Playdates this summer! We'll rotate through visiting different parks in Marion for activities and fun. In addition to the playground equipment, extra activities such as bubbles, balls, pinwheels, sidewalk chalk, yard games, and sports equipment will be available. The library's bookmobile will also stop by for patrons to find their next great read. This program is geared towards babies and elementary-aged children.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor library programs are weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather or unsafe temperatures (including extreme heat or cold), programs may be moved indoors, rescheduled, or cancelled. Updates will be shared on the library's events calendar, social media channels, and with registered participants when able.

Tween & Teen Game Days: Big Board Games

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Drop in to have a super-sized board game experience! The library will have a selection of favorite board games available, but they will be two to three times as big as the original.

Trinkets & Treasures

11:00am–1:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Sometimes the smallest trinkets leave the largest impact!

Disclaimer(s)

To ensure everyone's safety, library staff will manage room capacity and monitor attendance.

Adult Art Class: Painting with Watercolor Pastels

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

If your inner artist is yearning to be free, we've got the class for you! Join us for a no-stress, friendly art class that will teach you how to paint with watercolors. This program is hosted in partnership with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Babble and Brew

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Play & Learn, Summer Library Program

Babble & Brew is a great way for children under age 4 to explore the five practices of early literacy skills: read, write, sing, talk, and play. Explore a variety of early literacy activities at your own pace, including books, songs, and instruments. Coffee and coffee alternatives will be provided.

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.

Tween & Teen MakerSpace: Gnome Gardens

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the library to create your own gnome garden! The library will have planter bases, rocks, moss, plants, furniture, and gnomes for attendees to create a fantasy landscape.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: 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.

Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam

3:00pm–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: 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.

Park Playdates: Gill Park

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, Summer Library Program

Join the Marion Public Library and Marion Parks & Recreation at Park Playdates this summer! We'll rotate through visiting different parks in Marion for activities and fun. In addition to the playground equipment, extra activities such as bubbles, balls, pinwheels, sidewalk chalk, yard games, and sports equipment will be available. The library's bookmobile will also stop by for patrons to find their next great read. This program is geared towards babies and elementary-aged children.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor library programs are weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather or unsafe temperatures (including extreme heat or cold), programs may be moved indoors, rescheduled, or cancelled. Updates will be shared on the library's events calendar, social media channels, and with registered participants when able.

Tween & Teen Movie Days

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Teen Programming Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Summer Library Program
Event Details:

Join us for the first Tween & Teen Movie Day! Snacks will be provided.

Movie Selection: Lilo & Stitch (2025, PG), Runtime: 1hr 48 minutes

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.

Adult Art Class: Print Making

11:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about print-making? Join us for a free no-stress, friendly art class that will teach you the basics of print-making.This program is hosted in partnership with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Culinary Class: Easy Appetizers for Summer

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culinary Class, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it's too hot to make a big meal, appetizers are the answer! This fun, casual cooking class will cover easy, no-fuss appetizers with recipes to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Wine Glass Painting

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults deserve fun summer crafting, too! Join us to hand paint wine glasses. This is a great social opportunity, as well as an awesome way to acquire some sweet new glassware. All materials will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Adult Art Class: Paint Your Pet Portrait

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Library Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture your beloved pet on canvas with this free beginners art class in portrait painting--pets. Attendees should bring a photo of their pet to reference during the class.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Elementary Activity Time

1:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, Summer Library Program

Elementary Activity Time offers patrons a chance to explore various activities, from arts and crafts to blocks and puzzles. This drop-in program is geared towards school-aged children.

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.