Marion Public Library

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1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
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Hygge Nights

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hygge (hyoo-guh) is the cozy and comforting practices we have at home and in our daily lives to create a sense of well-being. Hygge Nights celebrate and explore all the ways we create a cozy space to enrich our daily lives.

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History Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Creative Commons at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Creative Commons

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. With that in mind, the History Book Club will be reading and discussing non-fiction on the events and people that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Gardening Advice Office Hours

Saturday, January 24, 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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Tween & Teen Mindfulness Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Boardroom

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Join us to relax, slow down, and bring a little more mindfulness into your day.

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Galentine's Day Celebration

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's never too early to celebrate Galentine's Day! Galentine's Day highlights the power of friendship between women, and remind ourselves there's nothing better than a good friend and the memories we make together.

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9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Longarm Quilting Project Time 9:00am–12:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Certified longarm quilter users are able to sign up for project hours to complete personal projects in the library's MakerSpace. Important Notes About Project Hours: All users must use materials from the library's quilting kit or certified materials. Volunteers will work with attendees to ensure that approved materials are being used. Patrons without approved materials will be asked to reschedule their project time. Projects must be 90 inches or less due to the limitations of the machine Project hours are limited to one session per week and two sessions per month, per patron, to ensure that all users have time to use the machine. Individuals who sign up on the library's waitlist will be contacted in the case of cancellations. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. Registration for this program is required, as space is limited.
10 am						This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group MakerSpace Open Hours 10:00am–1:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. Disclaimer(s) MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.
11 am				This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group MakerSpace Open Hours 11:00am–1:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. Disclaimer(s) MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Longarm Quilting Project Time 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Certified longarm quilter users are able to sign up for project hours to complete personal projects in the library's MakerSpace. Important Notes About Project Hours: All users must use materials from the library's quilting kit or certified materials. Volunteers will work with attendees to ensure that approved materials are being used. Patrons without approved materials will be asked to reschedule their project time. Projects must be 90 inches or less due to the limitations of the machine Project hours are limited to one session per week and two sessions per month, per patron, to ensure that all users have time to use the machine. Individuals who sign up on the library's waitlist will be contacted in the case of cancellations. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. Registration for this program is required, as space is limited.
2 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group MakerSpace Open Hours 2:00pm–6:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. Disclaimer(s) MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.		This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group MakerSpace Open Hours 2:00pm–6:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. Disclaimer(s) MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.	This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group MakerSpace Open Hours 2:00pm–4:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: MakerSpace Registration Required Turn curiosity into creativity in the MakerSpace! The library's MakerSpace offers a wide range of creative opportunities, including 3D printers, Cricut machines, a sublimation printer, heat presses, and more. Open hours are a great way to learn more about offerings and see different pieces of technology in action. To learn more about MakerSpace guidelines, equipment, and supplies, click here. Disclaimer(s) MakerSpace Open Hours are open to patrons of all ages. To ensure everyone's safety, patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent and/or caregiver while in the MakerSpace.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Teen Programming Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace Event Details: Our new-and-improved Crafternoons will have a MakerSpace associated craft! Tweens & teens can join the library for exploration and creativity.