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Summer is just around the corner! Scroll down to check out exciting info about what you can expect from our science-themed Summer Reading Program: Fizz, Boom, READ! You can sign up online or here at the library starting Monday, June 2nd.
The last two weeks of May we're taking a break from all story times in order to do school visits and to get ready for summer.
Marion Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. Our summer hours begin on June 1st (see side column for details).
-MPL Staff
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May 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!
*No Baby Time May 22nd or 29th
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.)
*May 18-June 1st NO STORY TIMES
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.)
May Themes:
6-9 Presto! It's Magic!
13-16 Naughty & Nice
14 @ 10:45 a.m. Learning Safari
*May 18-June 1st NO STORY TIMES
27 @ 10:45 a.m. Doodlebugs (Symbolism)
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Introducing: Learning Safari!
Wednesday, May 14th at 10:45 a.m. 
Marion Public Library and the African American Museum of Iowa are teaming up to bring you a new story time experience: Learning Safari! Learning Safari is a special story time and craft for preschoolers focused on African and African American history and culture.
Theme for May: Glittering Gold!
The Ghana Empire was based on the trade of one of the worlds favorite treasures: Gold. Today we'll search for gold and make a "golden" figure of our own.
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Doodlebugs: Symbolism
Tuesday, May 27th at 10:45 a.m.
Klimt's golden paints will be the stars in our May class. Kids will create their own shining art piece with colorful shapes and symbols.
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Summer Reading Program 2014: Fizz, Boom, READ!
June 2nd-July 25th (Final Party Saturday, July 26th)
Fast Facts:
- Fizz, Boom, READ! is for Kids age 3-5th grade (this fall) & Babies 0-36 months.
- Sign up online at marionpubliclibrary.org or here at MPL.
- Last day to enter reading DAYS/HOURS is Friday, July 25th before 4:45 p.m. (Grand Prize Drawings and Big Bubble Blowout! are Saturday, July 26th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.)
- We have teen and adult programs too. Sign up your whole family!
- To stay informed about all of our events, sign up for our online newsletter and like us on facebook.
- Our program is provided by the Sue and Bert Katz Endowment and generous local sponsors.
Why should you sign up?
- You'll earn fabulous Reading Rewards and you'll have a chance to win amazing Grand Prizes!
- We're planning fantastic programs almost every day throughout the summer including a huge science show, live animals, messy experiments, rocket-launching, musicians, storytellers, cooking classes, art classes, magic shows, gaming days, movies, a visit from Dan Wardell, and a Big Bubble Blowout!
- We have tons of your favorite books you can check out for free!
- So your brain will be ready to tackle another school year full of all the cool things you learned this summer!
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Special Summer Programs
We're excited about some new programs coming this summer:
- Family Yoga from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings sign up for our 4 week series in June or July. This class combines yoga postures with games, props and storytelling. Everyone participates! Children see the adults doing the poses, and then learn how to do it themselves. There's no forcing or trying to be perfect. We will have loads of fun as well as relaxation. For children ages 4-10. Children must be accompanied by their parent or caregiver. Wear comfy clothes and bring your own yoga mat or a towel and a water bottle.
- Lowe Park Family Story Time Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. We're excited to take story time North to Lowe park. Everyone is welcome, but we will aim our stories and activities toward toddlers through preschoolers.
- Summer Break Spot: Free Lunch Program this summer any child under 18 can get a FREE lunch here at the library Monday-Friday, and grown ups can purchase a meal for only $3.50. Feed your body and feed your brain by checking out books, using our computers, or attending one of our programs. If you'd like to volunteer to help with this important program to keep our kids healthy this summer contact Ms. Olivia (info below)
- On My Own & Ok taught by the ISU Extension will take place in 4 sessions August 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. If your school-age children spend time alone during the day, sign them up for this informative program. Topics include feelings about being home alone, safety and emergency situations, routines, sibling responsibilities and use of leisure time.
If you have questions about any of these programs, feel free to contact Ms. Olivia via email: ostoner@cityofmarion.org or phone: 319-377-3412
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Library Info
Regular 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.
Holiday & Summer Hours:
Sunday, May 25th
CLOSED
Monday, May 26th
CLOSED
Summer hours begin June 1st
Monday-Wednesday
9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
CLOSED
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Marion Public Library
319-377-3412
1095 6th Ave.
Marion, IA 52402
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Calling All Volunteers!
May-July 2014
Do you want to serve your community and promote literacy this summer? We'd love for you to volunteer to help with our Summer Reading Program. We are specifically looking for people who have experience working with children and who enjoy their energetic ways!
If you're interested, contact our Children's Services coordinator, Olivia Stoner, via email ostoner@cityofmarion.org, or phone 319-377-3412.
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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.
May Themes:
5th Tea Party with Mom
12th Painting with Golf Balls
*19-26 BREAK - NO FAMILY TIMES
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Lego Love
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Thursday, May 8th from 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!
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Spring Book Sale
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May 16-18
Explore a super collection of gently used books, movies, and music and get the best prices in town. Hours on Friday are 4:00-6:00 p.m. and the sale is open to Friends members only; however, you can purchase a membership at the door for just $10. Extra bonus this year for Friends members! Choose one FREE book of equal or lesser value for any book you purchase at the sale on Friday night only. Book sale hours on Saturday are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, stop in between 2:00 and 3:30 for all the best deals everyone else missed all weekend and get a bag of books for just $2.00! Proceeds from the Friends' sales go to support the Marion Library.
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Mark Your Calendars
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June
Our science-themed Summer Reading Program: Fizz, Boom, READ! starts June 2nd!!!
Mondays
6:30 Family Fusion
Tuesdays
10:00 Toddler Time
10:45 Preschool Story Time
1:30 Sign-up for Science
Wednesdays
8:30 Family Yoga
10:45 Preschool Story Time
10:45 @ Lowe Park Family Story Time
1:30 The Big Show!
Thursdays
10:30 Baby Time
1:30 Movies, Games, & Legos
Friday
10:00 Toddler Time
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