Marion Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
United States

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

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Hygge Nights

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

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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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Hygge Nights

Tuesday, January 20, 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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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.

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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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8 am						Closing Opening Late - Staff Development Meeting 8:00am–10:00am 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.
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11 am				This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled MakerSpace Open Hours 11:00am–1:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 11:00am–1:00pm School Age, Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled MakerSpace Open Hours 2:00pm–6:30pm School Age, Teens, Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Teen Board Game Meet-Up 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Boardroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Learn more about the expansive world of board games from those who are excited to share their knowledge! Attendees will learn and play a variety of board games together. Snacks will be provided.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Teen Programming Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. This program meets weekly and is open for participants of all experience levels. All supplies are provided - bring your imagination and get ready to dive in! Registration for this program is required and can be found on the library's website.