Marion Public Library

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1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
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Featured Events

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Culinary Class: Cooking Easy Meals

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm

Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Culinary Class

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Culinary Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the library and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance to learn how to make easy, affordable meals with low-cost ingredients.

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Therapy Dog Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 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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Page Turners Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Programming Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School Age

Open

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Youth Programming Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us once a month for a literary adventure where the stories come to life! Each month, attendees receive a free copy of our featured book to keep and add to their home library.

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Understanding Dementia

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room B at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Training & Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Training & Learning

Event Details:

Understanding Dementia is an educational opportunity presented by Bickford Senior Living to better understand the changes loved ones are experiencing. During this program, attendees can expect to...

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Author Talk: Jennifer Chiaverini

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room A at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Event

Event Details:

Jennifer Chiaverini will be visiting the library for another author event in partnership with Swamp Fox Bookstore!

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Storybook Steps

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am

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

Event Details:

Storybook Steps is a playful dance and story experience designed for ages six to ten, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance.

Various hobby items including knitting, painting, and music

Puzzle Exchange

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies

Age Group:

School Age, Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Hobbies

Event Details:

Gather your puzzles and get ready - it's time for our spring Puzzle Exchange!

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Chair Yoga with Tammy

Monday, April 27, 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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Grown-Up Book Fair

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Marion Public Library at Marion Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale, Hobbies

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Marion Public Library

Room: Marion Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Sale, Hobbies

Event Details:

Recapture the magic of school book fairs at this year's Grown-Up Book Fair!

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
9 am							This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cedar Valley Woodcarvers 9:30am–12:30pm 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: Creative Commons Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Cedar Valley Woodcarvers welcome patrons of all ages to stop by and ask questions about woodcarving and projects members are working on.
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–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 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Culinary Class: Cooking Easy Meals 11:00am–1:30pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Community Room B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Culinary Class Registration Required Event Details: Join the library and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance to learn how to make easy, affordable meals with low-cost ingredients. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for adults 18 years of age or older. Registration for this program is required, as space is limited.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library April Book Sale 1:00pm–5:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Do good and give back through supporting the Friends of the Marion Public Library's book sales! Proceeds from the book sales go back to supporting the Friends, who support the library and programming activities for our communities.			This event is in the "Teens" group Tween & Teen Kindness Club 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Join us for a program where you can create things to benefit others. Learn about kindness and participate in create projects to show others that you care.
2 pm
3 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 3:00pm–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 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 "Teens" group Tween & Teen International Snack Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Marion Public Library Room: Teen Programming Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies Event Details: Are you interested in snacks from around the world? Tweens & teens can gather to discover a world of new snack options from international snack boxes. Come prepared to try new things!
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons and Dragons 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group 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.
5 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 5:00pm–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 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.