Events for Adults
Dec 02 to Dec 31
Adults
We have been chosen by the Marion Hy-Vee store director to receive the funds from the reusable bag and giving tag program for the month of December. $1.00 from each my heart environmental shopping bag sold at the Marion Hy-Vee store will benefit MPL. The bags retail for $2.50.
If you shop at another Hy-Vee location, you can still support us by using the Giving Tag. The Giving Tag is attached to each bag and allows you to go online and select which organization receives your donation. This program is ongoing, so you can take advantage of it the entire year long. If you purchase your bag at... Continue Reading
Dec 10
Adults
The holidays may not feel the same this year. If you've lost a loved one, please join us for some practical skills and tools to cope with the holiday season, as well as a chance to find hope through new traditions. An opportunity to share included. We'll have cocoa, coffee and cookies. This session is led by our very own staff member, Berlinda, who is a certified grief coach.
Registration requested here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surviving-the-holidays-tickets-80764955155
Dec 11
Adults
Our Evening Genealogy Junkies group provides an opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy to get together with peers to learn and to share research tips and tricks. The group meets weekly. Bring a laptop or tablet computer, or check out one of the library's laptops from the Information Desk. Explore our online resources such as Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Fold3, and our historical newspapers. Everyone is welcome! Contact Madeline at the library at mjarvis@marionpubliclibrary.org with questions.
Dec 12
Adults
Our Morning Genealogy Junkies group provides an opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy to get together with peers to learn and to share research tips and tricks. The group meets on Thursday morning each week. Bring a laptop or tablet computer, or check out one of the library's laptops from the Information Desk. Explore our online resources such as Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Fold3, and our historical newspapers. Everyone is welcome! Contact Madeline at the library at mjarvis@marionpubliclibrary.org with questions.
Dec 12
Adults
Sing your heart out at our karaoke sessions!
Dec 12
Adults
Our enthusiastic Scrabble players meet year-round, rain or shine. They love to get new competitors. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Dec 12
Adults
"Knot" your average knitting group. All ages and skill levels welcome. Exchange ideas, patterns, yarn, and needles. Knit Wits meets on Thursday evenings. Come share your “purls” of wisdom!
Dec 13
Adults
Come by the Barnes and Noble store in Northland Square and mention our name at checkout to donate a portion of your purchase back to MPL! Say hello to our friendly staff and amazing volunteers while you're there. You can also shop online on these dates and support us that way.