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Marion Public Library is your hub for resources, community, and creativity in Marion, Iowa!

10/20/2026

Curious about clay? Join us on Monday, November 2 to make your very own creation using air-dry clay!

Registration for this program is required, as space is limited. Grab your spot before they fill up! https://heyor.ca/6WuAMb

10/19/2026

This week is the last week of activities for The Big Marion Read 2026!

If you missed one of our book discussions, you can still get together with others in the community and share your perspectives and experiences! A list of discussion questions for 1776 by David McCullough are available for download on our website. You can find them under the "Activities and Events" header: https://heyor.ca/AD69W4

The Big Marion Read is made possible through the support of NEA Big Read, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Marion Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Marion Public Library. NEA Big Read is a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

10/18/2026

This week is National Friends of Libraries Week! 📚🧡

We love the Friends of the Marion Public Library, Iowa and all they do to support our library. From their book store, book sales, and program support to their outreach and advocacy efforts, we're thankful for their dedication and enthusiasm for the library and greater community.

Show our Friends some love in the comments! ⬇️

10/17/2026

The Big Marion Read 2026 ends on Friday, October 23 -- and we'd love to hear what you thought of it! 💡

Did you attend an event, pick up a book, or take part in another way? Let us know what you enjoyed and what you want to see more of! Your feedback helps us learn what you enjoyed and how we can make future programs even better.

Feedback cards were included with featured books and can be dropped off at the library or bookmobile once they're filled out. Didn't receive a feedback card? Pick up a card from the library or send us a direct message with your thoughts. We appreciate hearing from you!

The Big Marion Read is made possible through the support of NEA Big Read, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Marion Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Marion Public Library. NEA Big Read is a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

10/15/2026

We hope to see you at Storybook Steps this month, hosted in partnership with The Pointe School of Dance! This month's program will take place on Saturday, October 24.

For more information about this program, visit our events calendar: https://heyor.ca/0Z6gFm

10/14/2026

Have you heard about estate planning, but don't really know what it is or where to start? We can help!

Join us Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m. as Farmers State Bank shares an empowering and insightful presentation that redefines retirement planning as a powerful tool for legacy building! Learn more and RSVP here: https://heyor.ca/ZVqaVg

10/13/2026

We've had a full month of activities for The Big Marion Read, and there are still a couple weeks left! Here's what's coming up this week:

📚 Adult Book Discussion: 1776 on Tuesday, October 13 (that's tonight!) at 6 p.m. at Swamp Fox Bookstore
🎶 1776: The Musical Discussion with Revival Theatre Company on Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m.
🎥 Tween & Teen Movie Day on Thursday, October 15 at 3 p.m.
👨‍🎨 Grant Wood & The American Revolution with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Grant Wood Studio on Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
📚 Young Adult Book Discussion: Scar on Saturday, October 17 at 11 a.m.
📄 Paper Dolls Workshop with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m.**

**Registration for some events is required, as space is limited. Visit our events calendar for additional details and registration information: https://heyor.ca/70ZCzk

The Big Marion Read is made possible through the support of NEA Big Read, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Marion Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Marion Public Library. NEA Big Read is a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

10/10/2026

It's that time of year again - gather up your puzzles for our fall Puzzle Exchange!

Beginning Saturday, October 17, drop off your gently used puzzles at our Information Desk and receive a ticket for each puzzle you bring in. Then, stop by our Community Room on Sunday, November 1 from 2 - 4 p.m. to pick out new puzzles using the tickets you received.

https://heyor.ca/7e97tc

10/07/2026

Don't forget, the library and bookmobile will be closed tomorrow -- Thursday, October 8 -- for our Fall Staff Development Day. 📅

When the library is closed, you can access us from home with our online resources. Use your library card to read ebooks, listen to audiobooks, watch movies and TV, and more!

http://marionpubliclibrary.org/online-resources/

Address

1101 6th Avenue
Marion, IA
52302

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Website

http://marionpubliclibrary.org/

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