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Doodlebugs Art Program

with Ms Erin from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
2025-04-29 10:30:00 2025-04-29 11:00:00 America/Chicago Doodlebugs Art Program Enjoy a story while learning early lessons in art theory and creativity! Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room

Tuesday, April 29
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 10:30:00 2025-04-29 11:00:00 America/Chicago Doodlebugs Art Program Enjoy a story while learning early lessons in art theory and creativity! Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room

Marion Public Library

Youth Programming Room

Enjoy a story while learning early lessons in art theory and creativity!

Doodlebugs combines art with literacy for preschoolers. Each session starts with a story and ends with creation. All ages are welcome, but book selection is ideal for ages 4 -7.

January 28 @ 10:30 a.m. - My Mom is a Spider

Louise Bourgeois loved spiders because they are strong, protective, and they are excellent weavers, just like Louise’s mother was. Today we’ll look at some of Louise’s artwork, including her 30-foot giant spider sculpture Maman (French for “mom”), and then we’ll weave our own arachnid-y art.

February 25 @ 10:30 a.m. - That’s “Sew” Sonia

Sonia Delaunay turned colors and shapes into artwork to wear, artwork to drive, even artwork for the stage. Today her avant-garde designs will inspire our own fashionably fabulous forms.

March 25 @ 10:30 a.m. - Abstract Party!

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!

April 28 @ 10:30 a.m. - Mary's Magic Kingdom

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!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Special Event |

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Marion Public Library
Phone: 319-377-3412
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)
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