Teen Summer Reading!

Ready, Set, Read! June 1st - August 12th

Last Day to collect Summer Reading Prizes is Friday, August 12th at 4:45pm!

If you haven't signed up for the Teen Summer Reading program at the library it is not too late: there is still time to participate! Set a reading goal and then read every day. After you have completed a checkpoint come back to the library for a prize and grand prize ticket! Complete Level 5 for a free book! Make sure you keep an eye on the calendar and don't miss our fun programs this summer! We have a lot of fun events coming this August, including our Bad Art Night. Keep reading to to find out more!

Bad Art Night!

Tuesday, August 23rd, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Room A

Have you ever seen a painting and wanted to make it your own? Or thought it would be perfect if you could just add a few finishing touches (or a lot)? Well here is your chance... Come to our Bad Art Night, take your pick from our "Bad Art," and turn it into something great! There is no limit to the creativity or hilariousness you can bring. Pre-Registration is required.

Doodlers' Drop-In!

Friday, July 29th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Conference Room

Do you enjoy drawing? Drop in for some space and inspiration to draw and meet other people who like art as much as you. We will provide the materials, just bring your creativity!

Anime Club
Monday, August 1, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Room A

Join us in Meeting Room A every month to hang out with other people who love anime as we watch shows and eat Japanese snacks.

Anime Club meets the first Monday of each month. Mark your calendars for the next meeting on September 12, (which is the second Monday of the month because we are closed for Labor Day).

Get Out & Color!

Tuesday, August 2nd, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A

It's National Coloring Book Day! Are you a closet colorer? Looking for a fun way to spend a summer evening with friends or family? Need to de-stress after a tough day at work? Get Out and Color today at the library!

We will have coloring sheets, markers, and pencils set up all day in the window alcove nearest our Information Desk (you can sign up and grab a log for our Book a Trip reading program while you are there)! Sit down whenever you happen to be in and relax for a bit.

Our Meeting Rooms A & B will be open all evening from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for your coloring pleasure. All ages welcome. We'll provide coloring supplies and refreshing cool beverages -- and we encourage you to bring treats to share!

Coloring: it's cheaper than therapy!

Teen Movie Day Allegiant!

Monday, August 8, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A

Escape the summer heat and enjoy yummy snacks while watching Allegiant! It is based on the bestselling Divergent series by Veronica Roth.

After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris must escape with Four beyond the wall that encircles Chicago, to finally discover the shocking truth of the world around them. Rated PG. (via IMDb)

Teen Summer Reading Program

Final Party

Saturday, August 13, 3:00 p.m.
Marion Municipal Pool Pavilion

Join us for the Final Teen Summer Reading Program Party. We'll draw for the Grand Prizes and have snacks, then you can SWIM! Meet us at the Marion Swimming Pool Pavilion at Willowood Park, 1855 35th Street.

Game Day!

Tuesday, August 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Room A

Stop by after school to play video games and board games in Meeting Room A. We've got Mario Kart, Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Dance Central, Guitar Hero, Twister, Apples to Apples, and lots more!

Do you play Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, or another card game? Bring your friends and stake out a corner of the room for an epic game.

Check out the display in the Teen area or reserve one of our picks below. Find even more suggestions on the Teen Reads section on the library's website.

Share Your Art in the Library

We want musicians, artists, dancers, and anyone who wants to use the library lobby to share their art with the world. Want to set up an easel and paint, letting people who walk by watch? Want to do a preview of your ballet recital or your violin performance? Talk to us!

If you'd like to paint, draw, play music, sing, dance, or otherwise share your interest in the arts, just send an email to PerformanceSpace@marionpubliclibrary.org
and let us know what date and time you'd like to come. We provide the space, you provide the arts! We'll also do a little promotion for you at our website and Facebook page.

Come in, create, and share in the library!

Take and Make

Stuck at the library, waiting for a ride? Need something to do on a rainy day? When you're bored, look on the little table in the Teen area for crafts, word games, coloring pages, and more! Make it at the library, or take it home, your choice.

Little Free Library for Teens

Have you found the Little Free Library filled with books for Teens? It's on the far side of the library's east parking lot, next to the daycare.

What's a Little Free Library? It's a great way to get books totally free (no checkouts, no fines!) and to share books you no longer want. Give a book, take a book. All free!

Book a Trip:

Year-Round Reading Program

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.