Noon Year's Eve Party!
Thursday, December 31st 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Come party with us as we ring in the New Year just a tad early (for little ones who won't make it until midnight). We'll have crafts, dancing, snacks, and a countdown to the balloon drop in our lobby at noon! |
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Information on Your New Library!
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration!
Saturday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m.
We're celebrating all the hard work participants in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program did all year and honoring those who have completed with a little graduation ceremony hosted by Dan Wardell of IPTV fame! Dan will also read a special story and we'll have treats. If you haven't signed up, we're kicking off a brand new year! Join us! |
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Monday Evenings
At 6:30 p.m.
(All Ages)
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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.
January Events:
Jan 4 - All Ages Coloring Pages. Everyone loves to color, so we'll be putting out coloring sheets for everyone, from tiny hands to grown-up artists, so bring your creativity and we'll bring the crayons, markers, and pencils! All ages. 30 min - 1 hr.
Jan 11 - Snow Paint. We're mixing up some fun with shaving cream and glue, to make your own shivery puff paint! All ages. 30 min.
Jan 18 - Pajama Story Time. Wear your favorite pajamas, a stuffed animal to cuddle, and Ms. Lara will read some bedtime stories and some animal cookies for a good night snack. All ages. 30 min.
Jan 25 - Minion Party. Watch some short minion videos and make your own minion! Ages 3+. 30 min - 1 hr.
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Tuesdays & Fridays
At 10:00 a.m.
(18 months - 3 years)
Each session is 20 minutes long and includes stories, music, and activities.
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
At 10:45 a.m.
(3 - 5 years)
Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories, music, and activities.
Baby Time
Each session is 15 minutes of books, music, bounces, and rhymes followed by 15 minutes of play.
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Learning Safari:
Problem Solving
Wednesday, January 13th
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.
Children join us for the story A Very Tall Man, a Ugandan story, about a man who has an interesting problem. Next, we will find creative ways to solve a few problems of our own. Use your creativity and think outside the box!
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Doodlebugs:
Jackson Pollock
Tuesday, January 26th
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.
Prepare for a messy one today-we're celebrating Jackson Pollock's January birthday with some splattery painting fun!
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Lego Club!
Thursday, January 15th
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? |
Babble & Brew
Friday, January 29th
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!
Join us for our 2016 Kickoff and Graduation Party on Saturday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. (See above for details)!
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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.
Closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31st and closed Friday January 1st for New Year's Day
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Contact:
Marion Public Library
319-377-3412
1095 6th Ave.
Marion, IA 52302
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