The Marion Public Library will host the following events in July 2017. July 15-22 – Book walk at the Marion Tallgrass Trail July 20 at 7:00pm – WWI: A soldier’s perspective; a re-enactor speaking about a soldiers life in WWI July 22 at 4:30-6:30pm – After hours mini golf in the library so SRC all […]
Marion Public Library’s July events include mini golf, time capsule opening, WWI perspective
July 19, 2017 by
Harding Symposium commemorates 100th anniversary of “The Great War”
July 7, 2017 by
The Ohio State University at Marion in collaboration with the Harding Home Presidential Site, the Ohio History Connection, Marion Technical College, the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Marion Public Library, welcome presidential enthusiasts and historians from across the country to the 2017 Warren G. Harding Symposium, “The Great War: How America Came […]
Marion Public Library, Tallgrass Trail team up for Book Walk
May 26, 2017 by
We all know the benefits of reading. We also know we should get outside and be more active. Over the holiday weekend, Marion residents will be able to do both at the same time, all while visiting a “local gem” in full spring bloom. A Book Walk will be available for use at the Marion […]
Library holding Teacup Garden Family Fun Night
May 3, 2017 by
Teacup Garden is the theme of the Marion Public Library’s next Family Fun Night on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. This Mother’s Day themed craft will focus on making gardens in tea cups using baby plants. The BookMarks Group will assist those who want to be creative and plant an assortment of […]
Library to offer art learning opportunity for seniors
December 28, 2016 by
Marion Public Library will offer an opportunity for hands-on art instruction geared towards older adults (aged 62+) starting in January 2017. The 8-week course, Exploration of Books as Art Objects, will be facilitated by Master Instructional Artist, Debra Fink Bachelder who has a graduate degree in gerontology and aging studies. The course begins on Friday, […]
Let’s Read 20 joins national effort to break reading record
October 17, 2016 by
The Let’s Read 20 Community Reading Initiative invites community participation in the world’s largest annual shared reading experience on Thursday, October 27, 2016. The event, named Read for the Record (RFTR), is held annually and organized by Jumpstart, a national organization focused on promoting early childhood education thru quality preschool programming leading to kindergarten readiness. […]
BookMarks fundraiser to feature bestselling author Anne Perry
September 28, 2016 by
The BookMarks, a Friends group of the Marion Public Library, will host a fundraising event on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., titled Speaking Volumes. Internationally bestselling author Anne Perry will be the featured guest, delivering a talk and signing copies of her books for attendees. Organizers say this after-hours event at Marion Public […]
Marion Public Library announces September 2016 activities
August 29, 2016 by
The Marion Public Library has announced the following events will take place in September 2016. Thursday, September 1st, 6:30 pm Family Fun Night Families with young children are invited to an evening of stories, crafts, and fun that will celebrate the upcoming Marion Popcorn Festival. Monday, September 12th, 6:30 pm Family Fun Night Families with […]
Marion Library to host Withrow, local collectors asked to show-and-tell
July 15, 2016 by
Marion Public Library July Summer History series continues with a presentation from a well-known Marion resident. Mary Ellen Withrow and More, starts at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Marion Public Library. Mary Ellen will share some great stories and a few of her most treasured pieces collected while holding national, state […]
Annual book sale this weekend to support Marion library
June 16, 2016 by
The Friends Annual Used Book Sale will kick off Thursday, June 16, 2016 with a Members Only sale from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The sale will continue for the general public on Saturday, June 18, from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 4 pm. Sunday is Box day and all […]
