Upcoming Events
Apr 20
Adults
Teens
Each Saturday morning, at least one City Council member will be in the library's lobby, ready to chat with you about City issues and questions. Please stop by and share your thoughts and opinions!
On Farmer's Market dates, Council members will be at the market instead of the library:
September 1: Taube Park
September 29: Fall Marion Market (on Swamp Fox Weekend)
Apr 20
Adults
Teens
This is a free screening of the powerful documentary. Come learn about the lifelong health effects of childhood toxic stress and stay to discuss prevention and treatment for children and families in our community.
Apr 22
Adults
Join us for Puzzle Club on the 4th Monday of each month.
Apr 22
Adults
Register in advance!
Here is the April 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+... Continue Reading
Apr 22
Teens
The 4th Monday of every month, we’ve got a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math-related activity just for teens. This is a drop-in program: come when you can and leave when you want!
Monday, March 25th: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Wind Powered Cars
Design a car out of recycled materials and see how far it can go when its only power source is a blowing fan.
Apr 22
Adults
Teens
You are invited to provide input and feedback on the library. Thoughts about the collection, programs, facility and role of the library in our city are welcome. This is a great time to share, participate in open conversation and be sure your voice is heard. If you don’t know about all the services the library has to offer, this is also a great time to stop in and ask a question. This is an ongoing session held the fourth Monday of each month from 4:45-5:15PM at the Marion Public Library, 1095 6th Avenue, Marion, Iowa 52302. A member from the Marion Public Library leadership team will be on... Continue Reading
Apr 22
Children
Join us for this new, ongoing program!
Geared toward elementary-aged children, but all are welcome. Activities will vary each week.
4/22: Special Guest, Cheeping Chicks
4/29: Special Guest, Miss Iowa
5/6: Environmental Film Showing
5/13: Kids Cooking
5/20: Girl Scout Jumping Robots
5/27: Sunny Sunshine STEM