Marion Public Library

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1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, March 9, 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.

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Cookbook Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our first themed Cookbook Club!

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Adult Trivia Night: Name That Tune

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Name That Tune is back! Play eight rounds where you try to identify the title and artist of each song. Each round will have its own fun theme.

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Babble and Brew

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Play & Learn

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Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace

Age Group:

Teens

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

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Farmers State Bank Financial Series: First Time Home Buyers

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Boardroom at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Training & Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Boardroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Training & Learning

Event Details:

If you are considering buying your first home or have not owned one in the past three years, join Farmers State Bank for a free seminar. Attendees will discover how much home they can afford and how credit can affect homebuying options.

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Gardening Advice Office Hours

Saturday, March 14, 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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Pied Piper

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Preschool

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!

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All Ages Play Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

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: Games & Activities

Event Details:

Join us for some spring break fun for the whole family! All Ages Play Day will include a variety of board, card, and interactive games and toys. Children's, young adult, and adult games will all be available for use.

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1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
6 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: Dave Markward 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: Join us as author Dave Markward talks about his book From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America. Synopsis