Summer is winding down ... FREE summer lunches for kids under age 18 run through August 19th.
SUMMER LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday CLOSED
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
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Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. through Friday, August 19th
Children ages 1-18 can receive a free balanced lunch Monday-Friday through August 19. The summer meals program is provided by Horizons Family Services as they strive to get nutritious meals to the
children of our communities.
LAST DAY OF SUMMER READING...
Friday, August 12th
You have until 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 12th to collect your Summer Reading rewards. And remember to come to the Final Pool Party on August 13th!
Marion Municipal Pool
Willowood Park, 1855 35th Street, Marion
STORY TIME BREAK!
No more story times until September, but check out our special August events!
NATIONAL COLORING DAY
Tuesday, August 2nd--All Day
It'sNational Coloring Book Day! 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 ourBook a Trip reading programwhile you are over 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 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!
Learn Japanese the Montessori Way
Wednesday, August 3rd 10:45 a.m.
A short lesson of Japanese greetings, colors and numbers, taught the Montessori way! Click here for more about Montessori!
LEARNING SAFARI
Wednesday, August 10th 10:45 a.m.
Delicious Diversity
We will be reading The Colors of Us by Karen Katz, a book that compares skin colors to yummy foods such as peaches or chocolate cupcakes, then using edible ingredients to finger paint!
Learning Safari is a story time and craft for preschoolers, focused on African and African American history and culture. Marion Public Library and the African American Museum of Iowa partner to bring you this special story time experience.
Play a BINGO-like game using eyes and noses, to create a silly Cubist portrait that Picasso would love!
This summer's Doodlebugs are all inspired by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art's exhibitions which feature a variety of portrait styles, from local artist Diego Lasansky to world-renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin.
Preschoolers will explore a different medium each time, and learn about some famous artists along the way.
Sponsored by Guaranty Bank
LEGO CLUB
Thursday, August 11th 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Get creative with everyone's favorite building blocks! Build with our stash of Legos this summer and discover the fun and flexibility of exploring with these classic favorites.
