Marion Public Library

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(319) 377-3412

1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
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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

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Adults

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Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

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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

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Play & Learn

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Babies & Toddlers

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Play & Learn

Tween & Teen Crafternoons With the MakerSpace

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

Teen Programming Room at Marion Public Library

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Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace

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Teens

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Teen Programming Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, MakerSpace

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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

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Training & Learning

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Boardroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Training & Learning

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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

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Creative Commons

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Hobbies

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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.

Pied Piper

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

Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Preschool

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Performance

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Join Orchestra Iowa’s talented ensembles as they introduce preschool-aged children to the instruments of the orchestra!

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

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

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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.

History Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Creative Commons at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Creative Commons

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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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.

All-Ages Spring Break Movie

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Spend your spring break at the library with a fun movie day! The library will provide popcorn and water; bring yourself and your favorite blanket, stuffed animal, or friend to enjoy an afternoon matinee.

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Cedar Valley Woodcarvers

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm

Creative Commons at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

School Age, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Creative Commons

Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Cedar Valley Woodcarvers welcome patrons of all ages to stop by and ask questions about woodcarving and projects members are working on.

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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: Radhi Devlukia-Shetty 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty New York Times Bestselling Author and Health & Wellness Expert How can singing to your food and eating dessert before dinner improve yo Disclaimer(s) Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Talk: Marjan Kamali 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea Join us for an exciting conversation with internatio 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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JoyFull: Daily Rituals to Eat Freely and Live Radiantly with Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

New York Times Bestselling Author and Health & Wellness Expert

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On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea

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