Marion Public Library

05/31/2026

Do you love lighthearted beach reads? Join the library's Beach Read Book Club! 🌴

Each book club meeting will feature a different prominent author of 'beach reads', also known as lighthearted romance novels best read in the summer or on the beach! Read one (or more) of the selected author's books beforehand, and join us for lively discussion and refreshments.

A full list of dates and authors can be found on our events calendar: https://marionpl.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=beach%20read

05/30/2026

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Boardroom for our Caregiver Support Group.

Each month, they have a designated topic and/or guest speaker that provides information and support for caregivers, family, and friends of those living with memory loss. This event is meant to be a safe space to share stories, ask questions, and be surrounded by others. This is a tough disease -- you are not alone.

Find a full list of dates:

Crazy Yarn Club is a 6-week, beginner-friendly crochet series designed to bring creativity, connection, and confidence to the community.

05/29/2026

Do you have a book that’s been stuck on your TBR list because you don’t have the time to sit down and read it? Lucky for you, we have plenty of audiobook options so you can multi-task or pass the time with a good book, like Katherine. 📖🎧

Check out our online catalog, Libby, Hoopla, or our in-house audiobook section to find that book you’ve been waiting to read! Browse our online audiobook resources: https://heyor.ca/n2ZKkW

And visit this link to share your own library story, because your voice matters to us: https://heyor.ca/DUGKVf

05/28/2026

Summer is getting closer, which means more staff recommendations are rolling in! Prepare your TBR, because they've picked some excellent books on their summer read lists.

Today, we're highlighting Grace's pick! 📚

05/27/2026

We're just two short weeks away from one of our major summer programs: Meet the Reptiles with the Cold Blooded-Redhead! 🦎 This program will provide opportunities to learn about and see a variety of reptiles up close.

Learn more on our events calendar: https://marionpl.librarycalendar.com/events/month/2026/06?keywords=reptiles

05/27/2026

📣 Our online catalog is getting an upgrade tomorrow morning, May 27! Thank you for your patience and understanding as this work is completed.

We will be upgrading our online catalog system Wednesday morning.

Beginning 7 am on May 27, online library accounts will be temporarily inaccessible, and we will be unable to place holds. Some databases, including Libby, will also be offline.

Work should be done by 10 am. Thank you for your understanding!

05/26/2026

These June author talks are sure to feel like sunshine on your shoulders! Here's a list of our upcoming online author talks in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium:

Mary Savig on Wednesday, June 3
Matt Dinniman on Thursday, June 11
Ted Page on T hursday, June 18
Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy on Tuesday, June 23

Register, submit questions, and view more online talks here: https://libraryc.org/marionpubliclibrary

05/25/2026

📅 The library and bookmobile are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Don't forget - you can access the library from home with our online resources. Visit the link in our bio to use your library card to read eBooks, listen to audiobooks, watch movies and tv, and more!

https://marionpubliclibrary.org/online-resources/

05/24/2026

Calling all seniors! ASAC is back at the library with their WISE program starting in June. This program offers six sessions that cover a range of topics. Attendees will learn more on how to stay healthy, talk with friends, and have a high quality of life.

Learn more and register for the program: https://heyor.ca/FhbQRi

05/23/2026

What better way to start your summer than with an author talk at your library?

Join us on Saturday, June 6 as author Rachel Ekstrom Courage shares about her newest cozy mystery, Death on the Lanai!

Learn more about this event and save your seat: https://heyor.ca/pqCEBu