March Story Time Schedule

Baby Time

(0-18 months)

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

(15 minutes of structured time followed by free play)

Baby Time is a language enrichment program just for babies. It is an enjoyable time for you and your child full of rhymes, short books, bounces, and much more!

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!

*See themes below.

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!

*See themes below.

March Themes:

4-7 Head to Toe

4 @ 10 & 10:45 Special Yoga Story Time with Sweet Feet Yoga!

11-14 Rainy Day Blues

18-21 Let's Look for Treasure

25-28 Up and Down, In and Out

25 @ 10:45 am Doodlebugs (French Fashions)

Family Time

Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Got the Monday blahs? Start your week off right by coming to Family Time! 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.

March Themes:

3rd Family Game Night

10th Circle Painting

17th Rainbow Craft

24th Make a Bird Feeder

31st Bingo for Books

Doodlebugs: French Fashions

March 25th at 10:45 a.m.

Marion Public Library has teamed up with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to bring preschool art classes to the library every month.

In March the theme is: French Fashions. Paris is one of the centers of the fashion world. We'll read a story about a chic mademoiselle, and create a stylish accessory to wear.

Bridge to Reading

Now-April 30th

Your kids have the chance to vote for their favorite Bridge to Reading Picture Book Award nominee! Bridge to Reading is a new award with the purpose of promoting early literacy and reading to children through the introduction of quality picture books nominated by a committee of librarians, teachers, preschool and early literacy leaders. The award book will be chosen based on quality and characteristics of a good "read aloud". The award will engage children in the voting process and develop a lifelong love of books and reading. Voting ends April 30th.

In This Issue

Library Info

Hours

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.

Website

Marion Public Library

319-377-3412

1095 6th Ave.

Marion, IA 52402

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Read Across America

Month of March

Stop by the Children's Desk and get a free reading/tooth-brushing log to get your kiddos jump started in a healthy routine. Remember to brush for 2 minutes 2 times each day, and read for 20 minutes for a healthy body and mind!

Lego Love

Thursday, March 13th 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Get creative with everyone's favorite building blocks! Build with our stash of Legos once per month on the second Thursday.

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!

R.E.A.D Dogs

Sunday, March 23rd between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m.

therapy dogs

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 are all registered therapy dogs who are patient, friendly, and good listeners. Dogs don't care about a reader's abilities, help kids relax, and offer a new setting for practicing reading aloud. Research and anecdotal evidence show that children can improve their reading skills and confidence by reading to a dog. And, it's fun!

Mark Your Calendars

April

7 Money Smart Presentation

10 Lego Club

13-19 National Library Week

18 & 20 Library Closed

27 R.E.A.D. Dogs