Events for Adults
Jun 26
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.
Jun 27
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.
Jun 27
Adults
Our enthusiastic Scrabble players meet year-round, rain or shine. They love to get new competitors. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Jun 27
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!
Jun 27
Adults
Join us for one class or come for all! Please complete your registration so we can get an idea for the number planning to attend each session.
February: Alcohol Ink Painting. We'll be dropping ink right on the canvas and mixing it with a spritz or drop of rubbing alcohol. Smells a bit like a dentist's office, but entirely worth it.
March: Mixed Media. We will be using mod podge and painting canvas to create a delicious cup of coffee.
April: Watercolor Abstract. We'll be watercoloring an under the umbrella scene using a dripping method.
May: Color Blocking. We'll use acrylic and a brush to... Continue Reading
Jun 28
Adults
Register in advance!
Here is the June Menu.
This new and innovative cafe' will feature a menu with dishes ranging from turkey and mashed potatoes to pasta and tacos. You are bound to find something to satisfy your taste buds! Programming will be included following lunch (e.g., chronic disease self-management workshops, Tai Chi, stepping on, water aerobics, nutrition counseling, games & socialization, much more!). Encore Cafe' is your one-stop shop for nutrition, health education, and socialization time with friends!
Suggested fee for lunch is $5 for those age 60+ and... Continue Reading
Jun 29
Adults
Teens
Each Saturday morning, at least one City Council member will be ready to chat with you about City issues and questions. Please stop by and share your thoughts and opinions!
Summer office hours will change to align with Farmers' Markets. Beginning May 4th, office hours will be held at Taube Park from 9-10:30 the first Saturday of May-August and at City Square Park from 9-10:30 the second Saturday of June-August.
Jul 01
Adults
Everyone has a favorite song or two. Come sing along in a crowd or perform up front with the microphone, however the mood strikes you that day. Open to all ages and singing abilities!