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Power Up Camp

3:15pm–4:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: MakerSpace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Power Up Camp is a 4-day hands-on adventure where attendees explore energy, electricity, nature, and conservation through games, storytelling, art, and engineering challenges.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Easter Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday.

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 "School Age" group

STEAM Week

3:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM Week is coming to the library in partnership with Iowa PBS! Each day will feature a variety of rotating STEAM activities, including Brackitz, art supplies, magnet sets, and more. This program is geared toward patrons ages 5 - 10.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

STEAM Week

3:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM Week is coming to the library in partnership with Iowa PBS! Each day will feature a variety of rotating STEAM activities, including Brackitz, art supplies, magnet sets, and more. This program is geared toward patrons ages 5 - 10.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

STEAM Week

3:00pm–5:00pm
School Age
Library Branch: Marion Public Library
Room: Youth Programming Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play & Learn, STEAM
Event Details:

STEAM Week is coming to the library in partnership with Iowa PBS! Each day will feature a variety of rotating STEAM activities, including Brackitz, art supplies, magnet sets, and more. This program is geared toward patrons ages 5 - 10.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence 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

Collins Aerospace's Community STEM Day

9:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Hosted in partnership with Collins Aerospace, Community STEM Day features a STEM fair with dozens of engaging activities guests can wander freely among, food trucks selling delicious bites, and live music.

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.

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.

Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

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.

Branches:
Bookmobile, Marion Public Library, Off Site
Description:

The library and bookmobile will be closed on October 8 for staff development day.

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.

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.

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.

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.