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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Free Concert by Renowned Local Chamber Group
Makin' Music with Dave, Featuring Red Cedar Chamber Music
Friday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m.
We are so excited to welcome back Red Cedar Chamber Music for a noon-hour concert. Come in and get a little culture at the library!
Enjoy classical music by Franz Schubert (Arpeggione Sonate) and Bartok (Romanian Dances) that will prepare the stage to feature two new compositions by Dave Bozenhard -- a quartet for steel string guitar, classical guitar, flute, and cello; plus, a duet for steel string guitar and classical guitar.
Dave's compositions promise to cut across musical genres, and we expect to see influences of jazz, rock, and funk fused into classical music. Dave Bozenhard is a guitarist and composer from Philadelphia, and a frequent participant in Red Cedar Chamber Music's Summer Festival.
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Come Try Our New Reading Program for All Ages: Book a Trip
Book a Trip with us at the library! This year-round reading program couldn't be easier: we have logs with maps available for everyone, and all you have to do is read books.
Fill in the book title for each state on your Book a Trip log 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've provided lists of suggested titles at our website for kids, teens, and adults - but you're welcome to choose your own titles, too! When you've read a book from all 50 states, come to the Children's Desk or Information Desk for a special prize!
We 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 America!
There's no deadline, so take as long as you want.
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Share Fall Gardening Evenings
Master Gardener Fall Series
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Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, and 22
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We welcome back Linn County's Master Gardeners for their annual fall series! Come in each Wednesday evening throughout October for these great programs.
- October 1 - Plants for Winter Interest, presented by Deb Walser, LCMG.
- October 8 - Spring Flowering Bulbs, presented by Zora Ronan, LCMG.
- October 15 - Tree Care 101, presented by Wil Carew, LCMG.
- October 22 - Companion Planting in Any Location, presented by Debbie Main, LCMG.
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SCORE Programs for Entrepreneurs
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Thursday, October 2 and 16
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Each compelling session includes a brief lecture and a lively Q&A session. The groups are enthusiastic, very interactive, and share a lot of great information. Come as you are or register in advance at SCORE's Local Workshops webpage.
Join us on October 2 when Heather Smith Friedman presents "Digital Strategies for Growing Your Business."
Topic for the October 16 session to be announced. Learn more at our website.
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Saturday, October 18
9:00-1:30 p.m. with options!
Our popular program for writers is back! Mark October 18 on your calendar for a day of great panel discussions with successful area writers, lunch with the authors, and a special writing workshop in the afternoon.
Register early to reserve your space. Details and registration links available at http://marionpubliclibrary.org/celebrate-writing.
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Marion RePurpose Club
Dressed Up Discards
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Tuesday, October 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Marion RePurpose Club meets monthly.
In October, you'll create Halloween signs from pallet wood! This fun intergenerational crafting and repurposing evening is offered by Habitat for Humanity's ReStore staff. Yvette and Deb bring their enthusiasm and creativity to the Marion Library, along with all the stuff you need to repurpose leftovers, bits, and pieces into cool and unique things that you can really use. Because of our space constraints, and to help Deb and Yvette know how many supplies to bring, registration is required. There is a small materials fee ($5/adult, $3/under 16) which may be paid at the program. (Proceeds from the class go toward Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore: Building Homes for Those in Need. No refunds please.)
Register here:
http://marionpubliclibrary.org/repurpose
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Babble and Brew
Playtime For Them, Coffee For You
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Drop in anytime between 10:00 - 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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Financial Planning
Getting the Most From Social Security
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Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn how your benefits are calculated, options for taking them, and strategies to maximize your benefits.
Join us for this free, no-obligation program in our fall financial planning series presented by professional financial planners Mike Walsh and Vince Welsh from Principal Financial. They will get you on the right track for your financial future.
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Best Deals on Books, Movies, & Music
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Friends Semiannual Book Sale
October 24 - 26
Best ever sale of gently used books, music, and movies! Open Friday from 4:00-6:00 for Friends members only; join at the door for just $10.00 -- come for the greatest deals. Browse all day on Saturday. Come in on Sunday afternoon to get the deals everyone else has missed and nab a bag of books for just $2.00.
All proceeds go Friends to support the library.
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Local Celebrity to be Guest at Dinner
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Friends Annual Author Dinner
Tuesday, October 21 6:00 p.m.
Chris Earl is a local on-air personality with experience as a sports reporter, photographer, and editor, and he is currently an anchor for KCRG-TV9 News. Chris is also an accomplished author, having published three books to critical acclaim. All three novels are set in the Midwest and are inspired by some of the more outlandish scenarios he encountered in his years as a sports anchor.
Tickets for the dinner, which will be held at the lovely Campbell Steele Gallery (1064 7th Avenue, Marion), are available for $25 from the Friends' bookstore or the library's Information Desk; seating is limited. Proceeds go to support the Marion Library.
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This Month's Featured Service:
Auto Repair Reference Center
Comprehensive collection of automobile repair reference information.
Auto Repair Reference Center (ARRC) is the most comprehensive collection of automobile repair reference information and contains repair and maintenance information on most major manufacturers of domestic and imported vehicles.
New repair procedures, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), and updates are added to the product on a regular basis. All of the content in ARRC has been created by ASE certified technicians. This service provides coverage of more than 37,000 vehicles from 1954 to present; millions of drawings and step-by-step photographs; approximately 110,000 TSBs and recalls issued by the original equipment vehicle manufacturer; over 180,000 enhanced wiring diagrams for easy viewing and printing; lots more! You'll need your library card.
Click here to explore all our online resources!
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October 1, 8, 15, 22 -
Master Gardener Fall Series
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 -
Genealogy Users' Group
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Scrabble Club
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 -
Knit Wits
October 2, 16 - SCORE workshops
October 3 - Red Cedar Chamber Music free concert
October 6, 20 - Writing Group
October 9 - History Club
October 9, 27, & Tuesday evenings - eReader help
October 13 - Library Board of Trustees
October 18 - Celebrate Writing @ MPL
October 18 - Ed Gorman book signing
October 21 - Coffeehouse Fiction
October 21 - Marion RePurpose Club
October 21 - Getting the Most from Social Security
October 21 - Friends of the Marion Library Annual Author Dinner
October 24-26 - Friends Book Sale
October 28 - Food for Thought book discussion
October 28 - Friends of the Marion Library board meeting
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Famous Mystery Author to Visit Library
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Book Signing with Ed Gorman
Saturday, October 18
10:30 - 12:00 p.m.
Come and meet renowned mystery author Ed Gorman! This is your chance to chat and purchase a signed copy of his latest Sam McCain mystery, Riders on the Storm, which is set for release on October 15.
Ed and the Marion Library have a mutual admiration society: we are Big Fans of one another! If you haven't read Ed's books, immerse yourself before his October visit: we have loads!
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Thursday, October 9 -
1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 27 -
10:00 a.m.
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Every Tuesday Evening
Need help downloading library books to your eReader? Come in for free help; bring your eReader device (and cords) and your questions - we'll do our best to get you up and reading!
In addition to the two sessions noted above, you can stop by any time with questions, but on Tuesday evenings we'll have a staff person available to help you with our downloadable books. No appointment necessary, come anytime between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.
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Learn all about our library building project!
All documents are posted at our website, including updates from Library Director Doug Raber, our Cost Benefit Analysis, our Needs Assessment, and our RFQ (Request for Qualifications).
Find out what's in the future for the library! Visit our website and click on the Inspire logo, or go directly to the information here:
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(see our website calendar for additional details)
November 3, 17 - Writing Group
November 4 - Election Day November 5, 12, 19, 26 - Genealogy Users' Group November 6, 13, 20 - Scrabble Club November 6, 13, 20 - Knit Wits November 6, 20 - SCORE Workshops November 10 - Library Board of Trustees November 11 - Library closed for Veterans' Day November 13 - The History Club November 18 - Coffeehouse Fiction November 18 - Marion RePurpose Club November 18 - Medicare: What You Don't Know & What It Could Cost You November 25 - Friends of the Marion Library board meeting November 26 - Library closes at 5:30 (Thanksgiving) November 27-28 - Library closed for Thanksgiving
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We are a Coats for Kids donation site!
The box for donations is located in our lobby.
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Interested in Your Family History?
Genealogy User's Group
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Are you interested in finding out about your family history? Need a little help getting started, or want tips from some pros? Do you know we have a Genealogy Users' Group that meets each week here at the library? It's open to anyone.
Bring in your family information and questions, and a laptop or tablet if you've got one - or check out one of our library laptop computers during the meeting.
Work with these great folks on our Ancestry.com (available only in the library) or HeritageQuest databases and start digging up the dirt on your own ancestors! A great place for sharing search ideas and tips, too.
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COME VISIT OUR
Store Hours:
Noon - 4 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday
Noon - 4 p.m.
Thursday
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday
Noon - 4 p.m.
Saturday
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gently used books, magazines, DVDs and CDs are available for purchase!
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