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Starting September 2nd, we are excited to launch Book a Trip: Read across America, a new reading program for all ages! See below for more details.
September 2nd is also the first day of the fall story time season. We'll be doing an alphabet series to help your kids learn their letters in the most fun way possible!
Check out all the other great events we have planned for you this September!
-MPL Kids Staff
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Book a Trip Across America!
All Ages Reading Program
Begins September 2nd
Book a Trip with us at the library beginning September 2! This year-round reading program couldn't be easier: we'll have logs with maps available for everyone, and all you have to do is read books. Check off each state as you read a book that either takes place in that state, is about that state, or is by an author who is from that state. Read fiction or non-fiction. We'll provide lists of suggested titles for kids, teens, and adults, but you can pick your own titles, too!
We'll have a huge map of the United States here at the library, and when you check off a state on your reading log, you can come in and get a colored dot from one of our friendly staff, then go put it on the state you've just finished! We can all have fun watching as Marion Library readers read their way across the USA!
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Story Time Is Back!
This season, our story time themes are going to focus on the alphabet and learning our letters. Each week, we're going to present a letter of the alphabet and provide stories, songs, and activities to go along with that letter. Check our calendar and website for each week's theme, and bring your little ones for a fun (and sneakily educational) story time.
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!
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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Baby Time
(Newborn-18 months)
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (15 minutes of structured time followed by 15 minutes of 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!
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Family Time
(All Ages)
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, and seasonal activities to get the whole family geared up for the week.
September Events:
8th - Bedtime at the Nuthouse
15th - Michelangelo Art
22nd - Scavenger Hunt
29th - Puzzle Party
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Bedtime Yoga
Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your kids of all ages and join us for fun and relaxing Bedtime Yoga. We'll read a story, play games, sing songs, and do poses that will get you all ready to fall asleep. Children see the adults doing the poses, and then learn how to do it themselves. There's no forcing or trying to be perfect. It's all about getting involved at each child's level. Children must be accompanied by their parent or caregiver. Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat or a towel and a water bottle for each person.
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Mark Your Calendars
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October
8th - Learning Safari
9th - Lego Club
19th - Therapy Dogs
28th - Doodlebugs
November
1st - Birthday Party for Girl Scout Founder
Juliette Gordon Low!
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Library Info
Hours:
CLOSED Sunday 8/31
CLOSED LABOR DAY 9/1
Monday-Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Website
Marion Public Library
319-377-3412
1095 6th Ave.
Marion, IA 52402
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Promote Fair Housing and Win Money for College!
Deadline: September 29th
The Civil Rights Commission of Cedar Rapids and Marion is sponsoring a poster contest for anyone ages 5-18. The theme is "A Face for Fairness: Housing for All," so your poster needs to show the importance of being able to live where you want without being discriminated against. The library has packets explaining the rules at the Information Desk, or you can find the same information online.
So what can you win? The link above has more information, but you could win a college fund worth up to $600!
Oh, and there's also a video contest for adults with a cash prize, so pass the word! The deadline for both contests is September 29.
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Learning Safari: Rainforest Animals
Wednesday, September 10th at 10:45 a.m.
Animals of the Rainforest: Now that we have learned about the animals of the savannah, we will learn about the animals that live in the rainforest areas of Africa. Join us as we color different animals and create a giant rainforest scene of our own.
Learning Safari is a preschool art and education program through the African American Museum.
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Doodlebugs: Fauvism
Tuesday, September 30th at 10:45 a.m.
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, September 11th 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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READ Dogs!
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Sunday, September 28th between 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Bring your kids to read to a certified therapy dog! They are great listeners!
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