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Star Wars Reads Day
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Saturday, October 5th
Fans of reading and a certain galaxy far, far away have reason to rejoice: Star Wars Reads Day, a day-long celebration of literacy and Jedi, Sith, Wookiees, and all things Star Wars , is returning. The second annual Star Wars Reads Day is to be held this October 5, 2013. Stop by the library and check out our display of Star Wars books, pick up an activity packet, dress up in your fanciest gear, and maybe even meet some of your favorite characters!
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October Story Times
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Baby Time (0-18 Months)
Thursday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. (15 minutes of structured time followed by 15 minutes for babies to play and caregivers to chat)
Baby Time is a language enrichment program just for babies. Research has shown that babies are learning from the moment they  are born. The five best things you can do with your child to help develop language skills are Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing. We will do all of these things in Baby Time! It is a relaxing and enjoyable time for you and your child full of rhymes, short books, bounces, and much more! We also include at least 15 minutes of free playtime at the end for babies to interact and caregivers to chat.
Toddler Time (18 months-3 years)
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (20 minutes)
Toddler Time is a great way to build early literacy skills and a love of reading from an early age! We do lots of songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and books that will keep even the wiggliest toddlers engaged and learning!
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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. (30 minutes)
We have lots of great stories to share with your preschoolers! On top of the books we have fun songs, rhymes, and activities for you and your kiddos!
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October Story Time and Toddler Time Themes:
7-11 To the Rescue
14-18 Brand New Books
*Oct 15 at 10:45 "Halloween Hustle" Dance Party with author, Charlotte Gunnufson!
21-25 What's The Weather
28-Nov 1 Creepy Monsters
*Oct 29 at 10:45 a.m. Doodlebugs Art Program
*Special Guest
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Halloween Hustle Dance Parties!
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Tuesday, October 15th at 10:45 a.m. & Monday, October 28th at 6:30 p.m.
Get in the Halloween groove with children's author Charlotte Gunnufson. Craft a Batty Hat or Bookmark Buddy, participate in original action rhymes, listen to the story of Skeleton and his friends, do the Halloween Hustle and dance to favorites like Monster Mash and Purple People Eater. Attendees receive a complimentary bookmark and coloring page from illustrator Kevan Atteberry.
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October Family Times
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Every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Got the Monday blahs? Start your week off right by coming to Family Time on Monday nights. Each week will feature a different activity  appropriate for all ages and open to everyone! We'll have crafts, movies, games, fun presenters, and seasonal activities to get the whole family geared up for the week.
October 7th Meet a Marion Fire Fighter and Learn Fire Safety October 14th Humanities Iowa presentation on Nancy Drew October 21st Movie Night - Room on the Broom (Munch popcorn and watch this fun illustrated-book-turned-movie!) October 28th Costume Party and Parade (Learn the "Halloween Hustle" and make a craft with local author Charlotte Gunnufson) |
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Special Family Time Guest: Nancy Drew!
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Monday, October 14 6:30-7:30
Bring your whole family to Barbara Lounsberry's multi-media presentation: "Nancy Drew: Iowa's Heroine to the World." Nancy Drew  is the most popular female detective in fiction. Few know, however, that Nancy is an Iowa heroine and that her creator was Mildred Augustine of Ladora. Nancy Drew and Mildred Augustine are extraordinary role models for Iowa girls and boys, women and men. An academic pioneer (the first woman to earn a master's degree from the University of Iowa's School of Journalism), Augustine earned six irplane pilots' licenses, including one for seaplaning; wrote 130 stories for young people; and continued her newspaper column "On the Go" through the 98th and last year of her life. Augustine wrote in the first Nancy Drew volume, The Secret of the Old Clock published in 1930, "Nancy Drew took pride in the fertility of her state and saw beauty in a crop of waving green corn as well as in the rolling hills and the expanse of prairie land."
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Doodlebugs: Changing Leaves
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 10:45 AM
We're creating collage portraits that are "green" (and yellow and red) out of autumn leaves!
Doodlebug's fall semester celebrates the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art's new exhibition, Some Assembly Required, which featured works of collage and assemblage from CRMA's collection. We'll spend this autumn creating works of art from a huge array of materials, so prepare for some messy and unique projects!
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The Marion Public Library Levy and the Local Option Sales Tax: What's It All About?
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On November 5th, the citizens of Marion will have the opportunity tovote on two measures that will have a tremendous impact on the future of the city's library services. One measure asks voters to increase the library levy and the other asks them to renew the current one cent local option sales tax.
Marion is a growing community whose population is expected to reach 40,000 by 2020; possibly 57,000 in twenty years. This growth challenges the capacity of the current library staff and facility to keep up.
Of the 10 busiest libraries in the state, including those in the cities of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, the Marion Public Library has the highest circulation per person; it ranks fourth in overall circulation in the state.
Among libraries serving cities like Marion, our Library ranks second in circulation, but seventh in staff size and last in building size.
Q: How much is the levy increase?
A: 23 cents, from the current four cents to 27 cents; on a home valued at $100,000 the increase will be $23, which is less than the average price of a hardcover book.
Q: What's it for?
A: The increase will be used for operating expenses, including more staff and materials to maintain our level of personal service, and architectural design for the library renovation.
Q: Why do you need it?
A: In 1996, when the library moved to its current location, it had a staff of 22 and a circulation of 206,000. By 2012, staff size was 28 but circulation was over 900,000. Since 1996, Marion's population has grown by 56%. The population we actually serve, including Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents, increased by 160%.
Q: What is the Local Option Sales Tax vote about and how does it affect the library?
A: The ballot question asks for a 10 year renewal of the current one cent local option sales tax. 70% of the revenue will go toward street, sanitary, and storm sewer improvements. The other 30% will be used for general and essential corporate purpose projects, including the library expansion and renovation.
Q: Won't people just use the new Cedar Rapids library?
A: In the long run, no. People tend to frequent the library they live closest to. As Marion and the greater Cedar Rapids areas grow, more people live closer to us than to the downtown library. People also like the personal customer service offered in Marion. In response to the Marion Citizen Survey in 2011, almost 94% said they were very satisfied or satisfied with the quality of library service.
For more information about the library levy, go to http://www.marionpubliclibrary.org. For more information about the Local Option Sales Tax go to http://www.cityofmarion.org.
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Library Info
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319-377-3412
1095 6th Ave.
Marion, IA 52302
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Library Hours
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Monday-Thursday
9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday
2:00-5:00 p.m.
*Open on Halloween! Come trick-or-treat here at the library! |
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Meet the Blind
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Tuesday, October 8th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
October is Blindness Awareness Month and we are pleased to introduce you all to Dolores Reisinger, who is looking forward to sharing information and resources on being blind. Reisinger has been blind since birth and is active in the National Federation of the Blind. She will have literature to share, and will bring her Braille typewriter so those who stop to speak with her can get their names typed in Braille if they like. We know you will enjoy talking with Dolores; she is a delight! Please stop in the lobby to say hello. Visit the NFB's website for lots of additional information and resources.
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Reading Dogs
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NEW DAY AND TIME: Sunday, October 27 from 2:00-3:30
Bring your kids to read to our Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) to grow their skills, confidence, and love of reading! The dogs represent a variety of breeds, colors and sizes, but all are registered therapy dogs who are patient, friendly and are good listeners. Dogs don't care about a reader's abilities, help kids relax and offer a new setting for practicing to read aloud. Research and anecdotal evidence show that children can improve their reading skills and confidence by reading to a dog. And it's fun!
"Researchers in the US found that reading to dogs helped children improve their fluency by up to 30 per cent." (full article)
Upcoming:
November 24
December 22
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Lego Club
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Thurdays October 10th & 24th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Build with our stash of Legos twice per month, on the second and fourth Thursdays.
Thanks to all the generous people who donated Legos! Would you like to donate? We'd be glad to take them and share the Lego love!
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Trick-Or-Treat at Marion Public Library
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Wednesday, October 31 from 9:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.
Bring your kiddos to the library to show off their costumes, warm up, and get a treat!
October 31st is also when we celebrate All Hallow's Read a new tradition where we give spooky books to our friends and family. Here are a few recommended books for kids. For more, stop by the Children's Desk and ask for a scary book recommendation.
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Upcoming
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4th Laura Ingalls Wilder presentation
11th Library Closed for Veteran's Day
14th Lego Club
24th Reading Assistance Dogs
25-29 No Story Times
27 Library Closes at 5:30
28th Library Closed for Thanksgiving
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