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Bump to Books
Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 pm
Large Program Room

Bump to Books is a fun family workshop designed to teach expectant families the benefits of reading to their babies before they make their arrival.

We will discuss early literacy practices, give book recommendations, and give tips and tricks on establishing a reading routine before the baby is born.

This program will help you navigate resources like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative, and more!

Living with Diabetes
Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm
Large Program Room

Are you or a loved one living with diabetes? Come learn the basics, including dietary tips from Public Health Educator Michelle Lang.

Coordinator: Patrick

Potted Potential
Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 am
Large Program Room

Learn to create a thriving container garden! Whether you have a small balcony, a limited backyard, or simply want to add a pop of color to your home, container gardening offers a practical and rewarding solution.

Giant Board Game Family Fun Night
Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 pm
Large Program Room

Have you ever wanted to play Connect Four where the pieces are the size of your head? What about HUGE Battleship or Sorry!? Well now's your chance!!! Join us for a giant board game night! We'll have a variety of games to choose from to play with family and friends.

For more programs check out our website and social media! We can't wait to see you.

Coordinator: Danielle T

TEEN Chocolate Olympics
Wednesday, May 14 at 5:00 pm
Large Program Room

Snickers and Hershey and Reese's oh my! Join us for a chocolate Olympics and test your skills and knowledge on all things chocolate. The best part? You get to eat some chocolate!

This program is limited to ages 11-18. Check out our calendar for more great teen and tween programming through the spring and summer!

Coordinator: Danielle T.

TEEN Pin and String Art
Wednesday, June 4 at 5:00 pm
Large Program Room

Bring your own design, or pick from ours, to create a beautiful piece of art! All materials will be provided and your piece will go home with you. This program is for ages 11-18. Supplies are limited.

Keep an eye out for other teen programs to come on our social media and websites!

Coordinator: Danielle T

Book Discussion (Ages 11 - 14)
Monday, February 24 at 5:30 pm
Large Program Room

Come talk about the graphic novel All's Faire in Middle School!

• What are the themes of this book? 
• How are the characters represented? 
• What are your favorite scenes? 

Discuss this and more in a casual group setting, with no classroom involved. You don't have to finish the book, but beware of spoilers! This Book Discussion will be for ages 11-14.

I Spy an Artist
Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Large Program Room

Come make your very own I Spy art! Get inspired with real I Spy books from our collection, then use a variety of trinkets and craft supplies to design, create, and take home an I Spy board you can use to stump your family and friends with.

Check out our website calendar for more Summer Reading programs and activities.

https://www.marionlibrary.org/SR

Robotics Camp - Ages 12-15 ***Registration Required** SR 2025
(Registration for camp starts May 19)
June 16, 17, 18 & 20 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Large Program Room

Discover what robots can do!

July 16, 17, 18 & 20 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm each day.

Make Some Magnets Family Fun Night
Wednesday, June 25 from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Large Program Room

Come make some magnets with us! Children and their families can get crafty using a variety of art supplies to decorate magnets they can then take home. From an assortment of trinkets to their own drawings, things are more fun when they can stick to the fridge! All supplies are provided while they last.