Marion Public Library

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1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

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Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Event

Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

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Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Storytime

Age Group:

School Age

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime

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Tween & Teen Mindfulness Club

Tuesday, March 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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Teen Basic Cooking Class: Mini Pizzas

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Culinary Class

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Culinary Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens 10-18 years old can join us for a fun filled class making mini pizzas with a variety of toppings.

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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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Time	Sun (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
9 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 9:00am–12:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning 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.
10 am
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–1:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning 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 11:00am–1:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group MakerSpace Open Hours 1:00pm–4:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning 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 1:00pm–4:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning 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.
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 This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: MakerSpace Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies, MakerSpace, Training & Learning 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
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Love and Logic 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Training & Learning Event Details: In Partnership with YPN Join MPL and YPN for a series of classes for parents or guardians living in Linn County with children ages 0-18!