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> 2024-04-30 11:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Libary: Land-Scapes, Free
<p>Join the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art for Doodlebugs! We’ll become “landscape architects” today as we build 3D garden scenes befitting the hungriest of caterpillars. 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> 2024-03-29 11:30:00 -0500
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Embracing Emotions: Navigating the Complex Emotional Landscape of Infertility
<p>Join us for an empowering workshop presented by Shannon Wilson, LMHC, PMH-C, of MWR Counseling, where we'll discuss navigating the emotional journey of infertility.</p> <p>During this workshop, Shannon will guide us through understanding and embracing the multitude of emotions that accompany the journey to parenthood.</p> <ul> <li>Are your feelings of jealousy actually grief?</li> <li>Are you feeling lonely or misunderstood even while the people you love surround you?</li> <li>Do you feel as if no one truly understands the depth of your sadness and perceive it as anger?</li> </ul> <p>As a special gift, Promptly Journals has generously provided each attendee with their own Healing Infertility Journal, a powerful tool to help you process and safely navigate your emotions while struggling with infertility.</p> <p>Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Register today for this free workshop and take a step towards embracing hope and healing. Together, we are stronger!</p> 2024-03-28 20:00:00 -0500
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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> 2024-05-07 11:00:00 -0500Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Adventures in Linn County with Brianna Baranowski
<p>Join Swamp Fox Bookstore and the Marion Public Library as we welcome local author Brianna Baranowski. She will be sharing fun family-friendly outdoors activities to do in Linn County. Swamp Fox Bookstore will have Brianna's book The Linn County Family Outdoor Guide for sale. Brianna will signed books after the event. Ten percent of all sales made during the event will be donated back to the Marion Public Library.</p> <p><strong>About Brianna Baranowski</strong></p> <p>Brianna is a mother, naturalist, writer, and educator. When she isn’t attempting to take fancy pictures of fungus, she’s likely wrestling with her two boys or trying to take a nap. You can follow Brianna on Instagram @moments.in.nature.ia, or check out her website at acceptingagape.com</p> 2024-04-02 19:00:00 -0500
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Author Talk: Brittany Means
<p>Join Swamp Fox Bookstore and the Marion Public Library as they welcome author Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways, Brittany Means. This event is free. Swamp Fox Bookstore will have copies of Brittany's book available for purchase. Brittany will sign books at the end of the event.</p> <p><strong>About Brittany Means</strong><br /> Brittany Means is a writer and editor living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A graduate of Iowa’s MFA Nonfiction Writing Program, Means has received several awards for her work, including the Magdalena Award and the Grace Paley Fellowship. Her other talents include doing horror movie screams and baking ugly but delicious cakes</p> 2024-04-02 19:00:00 -0500
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