Upcoming Events
Dec 13
Children
Join us for a fun and social story time geared especially for children ages 0-18 months. We read a story and then do bounces and songs to get your baby's mind and body working and then allow everyone to wind down and socialize while playing with fun early literacy toys. Program usually runs 15-30 minutes!
Dec 13
Adults
Our enthusiastic Scrabble players meet year-round, rain or shine. They love to get new competitors. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Dec 13
Teens
Gear up for some friendly competition at the Marion Public Library! We've got Fortnite and Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch, plus an XBox 360 and Nintendo Wii. We also have awesome board games like Exploding Kittens, Splendor, and more. Want to play Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition)? We've got materials for you to run your own game. Come ready to play.
This program is for 5th - 12th graders only! For other activities the whole family can enjoy together, check out our weekly Family Time program at the library every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Dec 13
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 14
Children
This interactive story time is geared for ages 18 months to 3 years (little ones and big kids can come too but the materials used will be for the toddler age group!) Each session last 20 minutes and includes stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities!
Dec 14
Adults
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Register in advance!
Here is the December 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! ... Continue Reading
Dec 14
Teens
Come to listen, snack, or share what’s on your mind in this no pressure, judgement-free zone. Open to all middle and high schoolers.
In December, YAK meets only once, on Friday, December 14th. Come participate in our "Do Good Craft" and drink hot cocoa!
Dec 15
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)