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Even though the Summer Reading Program is officially over, you don't have to stop reading. We have a fantastic selection of books, DVDs, and don't forget our audiobooks--these are life-savers for long car rides! Plus we have some exciting events planned to keep your kids entertained until school starts.
-MPL Staff
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Author Visit: Becky Schantz
Friday, August 1st 11:45
Children's book author Becky Schantz will be at the library during our summer meals program to read her book How to Grow a Hippo!
Did you know we all have a hippo? This book discusses in a child-friendly way the connection between brain development and affection from the ones we love.
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Special Dance Class
Wednesday, August 6th at 1:30 p.m.
Come to the library for a free dance class presented by Prestige Dance Studio Cedar Rapids. Prestige Dance is dedicated to developing talent at both the recreational and competitive level. They provide every student a solid foundation for dance and encourage every student to discover their strengths through confidence building, teamwork, and personal growth. (For ages 3-10)
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Special Guest:
Sylvan Learning Center
Thursday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m.
All preschoolers are invited to join Sylvan Learning as they read Pete the Cat followed by singing, dancing and fun activities! Pete the cat is a groovy blue cat. He likes movin', groovin' and schoolin'. No matter where he goes, Pete the Cat always keeps his cool!
Thursday, August 7th at 1:00 p.m.
All school-aged kids are invited to join Sylvan Learning as they read a selection of Dr. Seuss books, to find out about their Book Adventure--a free online reading resource for children ages K-8. Bookadventure.com is a fun, free way to motivate your child to read! Kids can search for books, read them offline, come back to take a quiz on what they've read, and earn prizes for their reading success. What an adventure!
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Learning Safari: The Art of Pottery
Wednesday, August 13th at 10:45 a.m.
Join us and learn about the beautiful pottery found on the African continent. Come out and make a masterpiece of your own to show your family and friends!
Learning Safari is a preschool art and education program through the African American Museum.
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Special Story Time Guest: Amy Maurer from Music Together
Thursday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m.
Come join Miss Amy from Orchestra Iowa Sch ool for a Music Together class. Music Together® is a program designed to help parents nurture their child's musical growth. It provides developmentally appropriate music and movement instruction to infant, toddler and preschool children and their parents or caregivers. The Music Together approach develops every child's birthright of basic music competence by encouraging the actual music experience.
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Babble & Brew:
Playtime for Them, Coffee for You
Thursday, August 21st drop in between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.
Longing for grown-up conversation? Want to reclaim your sanity, but need a place where your little ones will have fun too? Do you want to network with other parents in our community? Really like coffee? Then Babble & Brew is for you! We will have high-quality coffee from Wit's End Coffeehouse for the adults, and lots of exciting and age-appropriate toys for the kiddos (newborns-preschoolers).
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Library Info
Summer Hours
(Through Labor Day):
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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Summer Meals
Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 16th-August 15th
 The Marion Public Library and Horizons Family Services will offer a Free Lunch Program this summer. Any child under 18 can get a FREE lunch here at the library Monday-Friday. Feed your body and feed your brain by checking out books, using our computers, or attending one of our programs. |
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Story Time Break
Reminder: We are on a break from regular story time until the first week of September. But, we have some fantastic special guests, and fun events to keep your kids entertained and learning. We will have the schedule with fall themes by mid-August. Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all things kids! :) |
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On Their Own and Ok
This program is FULL. A reminder for those who are signed up that your child must attend each session on August 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th. On Their Own & Ok, taught by the ISU Extension, will take place in four sessions from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
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Doodlebugs: Fauvism
Tuesday, August 26th at 10:45 a.m.
Join us for our final session in our Doodlebugs "isms" series. Matisse was the father of the Fauves (which means "wild beasts" in French). Make your own torn-paper collage like his Beasts of the Sea.
Doodlebugs is a hands-on art appreciation class for preschoolers and their caregivers made possible by the Cedar Rapids Art Museum. We share stories, learn about how art is made and about the lives of famous artists, then we make our own masterpieces!
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Lego Club
Thursday, August 14th 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.
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Mark Your Calendars
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September
9/2 Fall Story Time season begins
9/10 Learning Safari
9/11 Lego Club
9/30 Doodlebugs
9/28 Reading Dogs
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