Upcoming Events at Marion Public Library
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Senior Social Hour
<p><span>Join us for a senior social hour at the Marion Public Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, coffee, and activities. Each week will have a theme with activities provided. Patrons are welcome to socialize during the hour or bring their own activities as well.<br /> <br /> 1st and 3rd Tuesdays: Creative Social <br /> 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: Competitive Social <br /> 5th Tuesdays (when they happen): Travel Documentaries <br /> <br /> Creative Social will feature: <br /> - Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils <br /> - Yarn for crocheting and knitting <br /> - Cross stitch materials <br /> - Puzzles <br /> <br /> Competitive Social will feature: <br /> - Cards <br /> - Dominoes <br /> - Scrabble <br /> - Crosswords <br /> - Sudoku <br /> - Chess <br /> - Checkers </span></p> 2024-07-09 11:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion0.0 00.0 -
Senior Social Hour
<p><span>Join us for a senior social hour at the Marion Public Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, coffee, and activities. Each week will have a theme with activities provided. Patrons are welcome to socialize during the hour or bring their own activities as well.<br /> <br /> 1st and 3rd Tuesdays: Creative Social <br /> 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: Competitive Social <br /> 5th Tuesdays (when they happen): Travel Documentaries <br /> <br /> Creative Social will feature: <br /> - Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils <br /> - Yarn for crocheting and knitting <br /> - Cross stitch materials <br /> - Puzzles <br /> <br /> Competitive Social will feature: <br /> - Cards <br /> - Dominoes <br /> - Scrabble <br /> - Crosswords <br /> - Sudoku <br /> - Chess <br /> - Checkers </span></p> 2024-07-16 11:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion0.0 00.0 -
Senior Social Hour
<p><span>Join us for a senior social hour at the Marion Public Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, coffee, and activities. Each week will have a theme with activities provided. Patrons are welcome to socialize during the hour or bring their own activities as well.<br /> <br /> 1st and 3rd Tuesdays: Creative Social <br /> 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: Competitive Social <br /> 5th Tuesdays (when they happen): Travel Documentaries <br /> <br /> Creative Social will feature: <br /> - Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils <br /> - Yarn for crocheting and knitting <br /> - Cross stitch materials <br /> - Puzzles <br /> <br /> Competitive Social will feature: <br /> - Cards <br /> - Dominoes <br /> - Scrabble <br /> - Crosswords <br /> - Sudoku <br /> - Chess <br /> - Checkers </span></p> 2024-07-23 11:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion0.0 00.0 -
Author Talk: Justin Tedford
<p><a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/justin" target="_blank">Free Registration</a></p> <p>Join us on Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm as photographer Justin Tedford takes us on a visual journey of Iowa. The event is free, but registration is required due to space limitations: <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/justin" target="_blank">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/justin </a></p> <p>Copies of Justin's book will be available for purchase. If you would like to guarantee a copy is waiting for you, you can preorder when you register for the event at <a href="https://swampfoxbookstore.com/justin" target="_blank">https://swampfoxbookstore.com/justin </a></p> <p><strong>About the Book</strong></p> <p>Iowa: The Land Between Two Rivers takes readers on a visual journey, unveiling the hidden beauty and character of Iowa's landscapes and structures. In this collection of photographs, photographer Justin Tedford captures Iowa's charm and tranquility. Featuring the Loess Hills, cornfields, prairies, majestic barns, and more, each photograph tells a story, revealing the quiet magnificence of Iowa's heartland, not only showcasing the state's breathtaking rural landscape but also celebrating the rich agricultural history. Embark on a visual odyssey and discover the captivating allure of Iowa through the lens of Justin Tedford. Each photograph invites you to pause, reflect, and uncover the hidden beauty that lies within this remarkable Midwestern gem.</p> <p><strong>About the Author</strong></p> <p>Justin E. Tedford, a passionate artist from an early age, began his creative journey exploring the realms of painting and drawing. During those formative years, he stumbled upon a darkroom, its red light casting a magical spell. Instantly captivated, he fell in love with photography and aspired to become a photojournalist.</p> <p>However, fate had other plans. Influenced by the idyllic landscapes of his grandparents' farm and the rural expanse of Iowa, Justin's lens gradually shifted towards capturing the essence of nature. Today, residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his wife and daughter, he traverses the Midwest, preserving the fading memories of agriculture and rural beauty through his evocative landscape photography.</p> 2024-05-21 19:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion0 -
Senior Social Hour
<p><span>Join us for a senior social hour at the Marion Public Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.! Seniors are welcome to join us for socializing, coffee, and activities. Each week will have a theme with activities provided. Patrons are welcome to socialize during the hour or bring their own activities as well.<br /> <br /> 1st and 3rd Tuesdays: Creative Social <br /> 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: Competitive Social <br /> 5th Tuesdays (when they happen): Travel Documentaries <br /> <br /> Creative Social will feature: <br /> - Coloring pages with markers and colored pencils <br /> - Yarn for crocheting and knitting <br /> - Cross stitch materials <br /> - Puzzles <br /> <br /> Competitive Social will feature: <br /> - Cards <br /> - Dominoes <br /> - Scrabble <br /> - Crosswords <br /> - Sudoku <br /> - Chess <br /> - Checkers </span></p> 2024-07-30 11:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion0.0 00.0 -
Doodlebugs with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Black-Out at Marion Public Library, Free
<p>The color black lets you use your imagination. It’s all the colors and no color at the same time. And it can allow you to use your sense of smell and touch, too! Every Doodlebugs class starts with a story and ends with imagination and creation! All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4-7.</p> 2024-06-15 11:30:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion0.0 00.0