This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Virtual Author Talk: Julia Hotz 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Virtual Author Talk: Liz Moore 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. 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 Feb 5 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Vanessa Riley 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Vanessa Riley 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon An Evening with Storyteller Sheila 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon An Evening with Storyteller Sheila 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of community connection. The art of storytelling promotes listening, sharing experiences, and inspiring others to find their voices.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Feminist philosopher Dr. 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.
Feb 20 2026 Fri Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am Closing Feb 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 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.
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.
