Barnes & Noble Bookfair
This Saturday! November 28 from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Planning on gifting books or other fun goodies from Barnes & Noble this year? Include us in your plans! All you have to do is mention us when you check out on Saturday, November 28th and we get a percentage of the sale. We use these funds to purchase Summer Reading Program Prizes and other incentives through the year.
We will be special story time guests at 11:00 a.m. and we'll have Friends members or staff at a table helping recommend our favorite titles throughout the day. We will also be doing free gift wrapping!
Interested in volunteering for this event? We'd love your help! Contact Olivia Stoner ostoner@cityofmarion.org or call 319-377-3412.
Can't make it on the 28th? No problem! We're hosting an online bookfair from Saturday, November 28th through Thursday, December 3rd. When you make a purchase, enter our Bookfair ID when you check out. Just scroll down to the bottom of the Checkout screen and enter our Bookfair ID: 11742640.
THANK YOU for supporting your library!
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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 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for Christmas
Closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31st and closed Friday January 1st for New Year's
Marion Public Library 319-377-3412 1095 6th Ave. Marion, IA 52302
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Information on Your New Library!
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Give the Gift of Reading!
All December Long
We're asking for new or gently used books that we can give to local kids who may not have many books in their homes. Studies have shown kids who have books available in their homes are more likely to be successful in the future. We will have a box near the checkout desk for your gifts. Thank you for your generosity!
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Christmas in the Park: Crafts in the Library
Friday, December 4th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Monday Evenings
At 6:30 p.m.*
(All Ages)
*Family Time Break December 15th-January 4th
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Start your week off right by coming to Family Time! Each week will feature a different activity appropriate for all ages. We'll have crafts, movies, games, and seasonal fun to get the whole family geared up for the week.
December Events:
December 7th: Polar Express Movie Night *6:00-8:00 p.m. (All Ages)
Join us for a fun night of watching the Polar Express (G), making your own special hot cocoa, and ringing bells for the holiday season! Movie will begin at 6:05 p.m. and will end around 7:50 p.m.
December 14th: Minecraft
Kids in 1st-12th grade are invited to sign up to play Minecraft here at the library! We have limited space, so get registered soon! (See below for more details).
 Baby Time
Thursdays* at 10:30 a.m.
(0 - 18 months)
*Baby Time Break December 14th-January 4th
Each session is 15 minutes of books, music, bounces, and rhymes followed by 15 minutes of play.
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Tuesdays & Fridays*
At 10:00 a.m.
(18 months - 3 years)
*Toddler Time Break December 14th-January 4th
Each session is 20 minutes long and includes stories, music, and activities.
Friday, December 11th: Music Together
We'll have a special musical guest: Ms. Amy from Orchestra Iowa will lead us in a Music Together session!
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays*
At 10:45 a.m.
(3 - 5 years)
*Story Time Break December 14th-January 4th
Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories, music, and activities.
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Learning Safari:
Hero's Day
Wednesday, December 9th
at 10:45 a.m.
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Learning Safari is a special story time and art class for preschoolers in partnership with the African American Museum.
Today we will learn about four African American scientists who have made life better for everyone. Make a hero's cape of your very own that shows your superpower!
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Doodlebugs: Steampunk Soldiers
Tuesday, December 22nd
at 10:45 a.m.
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Doodlebugs is a hands-on art appreciation class for preschoolers and their caregivers made possible by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Gear up for the holidays with a fun book full of sprockets and mechanical widgets. Then make an ornament based on the holiday ballet, but with a steampunk twist.
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Lego Club!
Thursday, December 10th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Get Creative with everyone's favorite building blocks! Build with our stash once each month on the second Thursday.
Have Legos that your kids aren't using anymore? Why not donate them to the library and share the Lego love? |
Play Minecraft!
Monday, December 14th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
If you want to play with other Minecraft fans on the library's server but also want to sit around in your pajamas, here's your chance.
Register for Minecraft like usual, but let us know if you're playing at home or coming to the library. Then we'll send you the login information so you're ready for game night. Need to use a library account? Just tell us, and we'll get you set up. Don't wait to register though; we still have a limited number of accounts! Don't have a computer or internet at home? Or just want to play with other people in person? You can still hang out with us in Meeting Room A and use one of our laptops. Just let us know your plans when you register, so we have enough room (and wifi) for everyone. |
Babble & Brew
Tuesday, December 15th 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? Join us for 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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Book a Trip
Ongoing
All Ages!
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This all-ages reading program couldn't be easier: just pick up a log and start reading. 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. You can read fiction or non-fiction. We've got suggested books for each state, or pick out your own!As you check off each state, get a dot at the Information Desk to mark your progress on our map. When you've read a book from all 50 states, pick up a special prize! Find more information on the Book a Trip page on our website.
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Ongoing
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This program is designed to help parents prepare their children for one of life's big milestones: kindergarten. Research has proven over and over that children get ready to read years before they begin their formal education. The most effective way to get your child ready to learn is to read to them. We hope to foster a love of reading and an appreciation for the library, and to provide a healthy and happy bonding time for children and their caregivers as we encourage you along the way. You can sign up online by clicking here. Then stop by the Children's Desk, and we'll get you started with a log!
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