Marion Public Library’s Herb Club and Marion Public Health’s Project 197 team will be hosting a local food cooking demonstration on Monday, August 24, 2015 at Marion Public Health, 181 South Main Street. The event will run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and will include: Samples of recipes prepared with food grown in Downtown Marion Information […]
Local authors holding book signing at Marion Public Library
June 24, 2015 by
Mitchell Libster, a local attorney, along with Michelle Wood, Marion County Adult Probation Officer and Phil DeVol, author from Marengo, Ohio have recently published two books on reentry: Getting Ahead while Getting Out-A prisoner reentry model to reduce recidivism through learning, building resources, accountability, and collaboration and a User Guide for Getting Ahead while Getting […]
First annual BookMarket sale at Marion Library this weekend
June 10, 2015 by
The new supporting organization of the Marion Public Library, the BookMarks, will hold their first annual BookMarket on Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, 2015, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Sunday hours are 1:00pm to 5:00pm. They will be accepting cash, check (with picture ID) and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard). The sale is being held at the library’s main […]
Marion Public Library launching 2015 summer reading program
June 5, 2015 by
Marion Public Library will host their annual Summer Reading Celebration from 10AM-3PM on Saturday, June 6, 2015 which is the official kickoff for summer programming at the Library. A day of games, events, and live music is planned and kids will be able to sign up for Summer Reading Club, an annual program that encourages […]
Author of “Powder Mage” trilogy appearing at Marion Public Library
February 13, 2015 by
The Marion Public Library will host an author visit on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:00pm featuring Brian McClellan. He will be discussing his work and will be available for book signings. Copies of his books will also be available for purchase. McClellan published the first book of the Powder Mage trilogy, The Promise of […]
Marion-area June Blood Drives Start at Library
June 2, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, June 2, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church Street 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 5, US Post Office (Bus), 230 Barks Road West 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June […]
Award-Winning Author, Illustrator Visiting Marion
May 13, 2014 by
Janet Stevens, an award-winning author and illustrator, will be at Harding High School on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. for a free program open to the public. She is the author and/or illustrator of dozens of books. Epossumondas, The Great Fuzz Frenzy, and Tops & Bottoms are among Stevens’ award-winning titles. Her books […]
Marion Public Library Seeking New Trustee
November 22, 2013 by
The Marion Public Library is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. The new trustee will be appointed to serve a term that begins January 1, 2014. Criteria for Trustees include: commitments to the mission and goals of the Marion Public Library readiness and ability to devote the necessary time and […]
Library Offering to Trade Fines for Food
November 20, 2013 by
The Marion Public Library is holding a Food for Fines event through November 23, 2013. During this week only, patrons can pay for overdue fines with food. One food or personal care item pays for $1 in fines. Donated items can pay for fines only, not lost or damaged items. There is no credit for […]
Marion Public Library Kicking Off Summer Reading Programs
May 31, 2013 by
The 2013 Summer Reading Club at the Marion Public Library kicks off on Saturday, June 1 and runs through July 27. This year’s theme is “Reading. Dig it!” and kids, teens, and adults can win prizes simply for reading books. To launch the program, the library is holding a Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 1, […]
