Upcoming Events at Marion Public Library
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Doodlebugs: Abstract Party! at the Marion Public Library, Free
<p>Doodlebugs: Abstract Party! at the Marion Public Library, Free<br /> Mar 25, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM<br /> <br /> Florine Stettheimer’s life was wild and glamorous. She threw colorful, lavish parties for friends and other artists, which we can see in her artwork. You’re invited to this fun and musical art-making party, and you can even wear your wildest party outfit!</p> 2025-03-07 11:30:00 -0600
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Parents of adult children who have cut contact
<p>As parents of adult children who have estranged themselves from parts or all of their family, we can feel confused, angry, frustrated, and experience frequent sadness and grief. There are many parents in this situation. In gathering, we share our stories, efforts, understanding, successes, hopes, and strategies to cope and possibly reconnect. If you are currently experiencing this loss or have experienced it in the past, please join us to be heard and understood.</p> 2025-02-13 19:00:00 -0600Marion Public LibraryMarion -
Author Talk: Hannah Morrissey in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf
<p>Join us for an unforgettable evening as acclaimed thriller authors Hannah Morrissey and Heather Gudenkauf come together to discuss their latest works. Morrissey's new novel "The Unlucky Ones" (available March 25, 2025) marks a gripping return to Black Harbor.</p> <p>HANNAH MORRISSEY studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Her first novel, <em>Hello, Transcriber</em>, was inspired by her experience as a police transcriber. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two pugs.</p> <p>Heather Gudenkauf is the Edgar Award nominated, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of nine novels. Her debut novel, THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE, was an instant NYT bestseller and remained on the list for 22 weeks. Gudenkauf’s critically acclaimed novels have been published in over 20 countries and have been included in many Best Of lists including Seven Thrillers to Read This Summer by the New York Times, The 10 Best Thrillers and Mysteries of 2017 by The Washington Post, Amazon Best Book of 2022, GoodReads Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022. Her tenth novel, EVERYONE IS WATCHING was released on March 26, 2024.</p> 2024-11-21 19:00:00 -0600
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Carving at The Marion Public Library
<p>The Cedar Valley Woodcarvers is a social organization interested in promoting the art of woodcarving to the community. The Cedar Valley Woodvarers will be at the Marion Public Library demonstrating woodcarving with various hand tools. Carvers of all ages will be showing how to do different examples of woodcarving such as cariacture carving, carving in the round, realistic animal carving, chip carving, relief carving, and more.</p> 2025-03-05 12:00:00 -0600
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Author Event: Joshua Moehling and Matt Goldman in conversation with Heather Gudenkauf
<p><strong><em>Exciting Event Update: Matt Goldman will be joining Joshua and Heather on Thursday, April 17.</em></strong></p> <p>We are excited that author Joshua Moehling will be returning to Marion to discuss the third book in the exciting Ben Packard series. And we welcome author Matt Goldman back to Iowa. Joshua and Matt will be conversation with New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf at the Marion Library starting at 6 pm.</p> <p>Joshua's, Heather's and Matt's books are available to purchase from Swamp Fox Bookstore ahead of the event. Purchases can also be made after the event. 10% of all the sales the night of the event will be donated to the Marion Public Library.</p> <p>All three authors will be happy to sign books at the conclusion of the event.</p> <p><strong>About Joshua Moehling</strong></p> <p>Joshua Moehling is the author of the Ben Packard series. The first book, AND THERE HE KEPT HER, was a Barnes & Noble monthly Mystery/Thriller pick and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ+ Mystery. His second novel, WHERE THE DEAD SLEEP, was described as “a well-paced whodunit” and “devastating” by The New York Times. Joshua lives in Minneapolis and works in the medical device industry.</p> <p><strong>About Matt Goldman</strong></p> <p>New York Times bestselling author MATT GOLDMAN is a playwright and Emmy Award-winning television writer for Seinfeld, Ellen, and other shows. Goldman has been nominated for the Shamus and Nero Awards and was a Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List selection. He lives in Minnesota with his wife, pets, and whichever children happen to be around.</p> <p><strong>About Heather Gudenkauf</strong></p> <p>Heather Gudenkauf is the Edgar Award nominated, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of nine novels. Her debut novel, THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE, was an instant NYT bestseller and remained on the list for 22 weeks. Gudenkauf’s critically acclaimed novels have been published in over 20 countries and have been included in many Best Of lists including Seven Thrillers to Read This Summer by the New York Times, The 10 Best Thrillers and Mysteries of 2017 by The Washington Post, Amazon Best Book of 2022, GoodReads Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022. Her tenth novel, EVERYONE IS WATCHING released on March 26, 2024.</p> 2024-11-21 19:00:00 -0600
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Doodlebugs: Mary’s Magic Kingdom at the Marion Public Library, Free
<p>Doodlebugs: Mary’s Magic Kingdom at the Marion Public Library, Free<br /> Apr 29, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM<br /> <br /> Mary Blair used unusual colors to create some of the most well-known Disney artwork, like Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Cinderella. Join us today as we create with colors you may have never heard of before!</p> 2025-03-07 11:30:00 -0600
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