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Image for event: Author Talk: Justin E. Tedford & Megan Bannister

Author Talk: Justin E. Tedford & Megan Bannister

in partnership with Swamp Fox Bookstore
2025-10-06 18:00:00 2025-10-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Author Talk: Justin E. Tedford & Megan Bannister Join us for this talk about traveling Route 66! Marion Public Library - Boardroom

Monday, October 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-06 18:00:00 2025-10-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Author Talk: Justin E. Tedford & Megan Bannister Join us for this talk about traveling Route 66! Marion Public Library - Boardroom

Join us for this talk about traveling Route 66!

Join Swamp Fox Bookstore and the Marion Public Library as we travel down Historic Route 66 with authors Justin E. Tedford and Megan Bannister!

About Justin E. Tedford
Justin E. Tedford, a passionate artist from an early age, began his creative journey exploring the realms of painting and drawing. It was during those formative years that he stumbled upon a darkroom, its red light casting a magical spell. Instantly captivated, he fell in love with photography and aspired to become a photojournalist. However, fate had other plans. Influenced by the idyllic landscapes of his grandparents' farm and the rural expanse of Iowa, Justin's lens gradually shifted towards capturing the essence of nature. Today, residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his wife and daughter, he traverses the Midwest, preserving the fading memories of agriculture and rural beauty through his evocative landscape photography.

About Megan Bannister
Megan Bannister is an Iowa transplant who has called the Hawkeye State home for more than 14 years. An avid road tripper, Megan writes about offbeat destinations, roadside attractions, and “world’s largest” things. She is also the author of Iowa Supper Clubs, which highlights classic restaurants both past and present across the state. Megan lives in Des Moines with her husband, cat named Poe, and approximately 52 houseplants. Follow along with her adventures on social media, or by visiting OlioInIowa.com.

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Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
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Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Oct 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
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History Book Club
Sun, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
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Expressive Art
Mon, Oct 06, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Marion Public Library - Boardroom
Join us for Expressive Art!
Knit Wits
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marion Public Library - Community Room A
Come and get your knit on!
Author Talk: Justin E. Tedford & Megan Bannister
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marion Public Library - Boardroom
Join us for this talk about traveling Route 66!
Master Gardener Library Talk
Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marion Public Library - Community Room B
Join us for gardening tips from the Linn County Master Gardeners!
Tai Chi
Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library - Community Room
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Join us for Tai Chi led by Heritage Area Agency on Aging Health and Wellness Coordinator, Bryan Bruner.
Senior Social Hour
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Community Room
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Preschool Play Day
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
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Senior Crafting Social
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Marion Public Library - Boardroom
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Join us for a fun, creative craft session hosted on the 1st Tuesday of the month by Bickford Senior Living!
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Tween & Teen Chess and Checkers Club
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Marion Public Library - Teen Programming Room
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Check Mate! Queen me! Join us in the Teen Programming Room for an hour of chess and checkers!
MakerSpace Project Time
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Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Oct 07, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
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MakerSpace Project Time
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 9:15am - 9:45am
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Join us in the Children's Programming Room for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
Baby Storytime
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Teens can build their own characters and work their way through a campaign with other teens. This event meets weekly in the Teen Programming Room.
Pathfinder Campaign
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Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fire Prevention Week Storytime
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
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Thu, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for the virtual author talk "10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo."
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MakerSpace Project Time
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marion Public Library
Reserve time to utilize our MakerSpace machines and staff instructor for projects!
Encore Cafe - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Fri, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Marion Public Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals! Call (319) 398-2585 to make a reservation.
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MakerSpace Project Time
Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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MakerSpace Project Time
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Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
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You must have taken the longarm quilter training and be certified by MPL in order to make this reservation.
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Preschool Storytime
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Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Baby Storytime
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Join us in the Children's Programming Room for a fun storytime for babies ages... more
Join us in the Children's Programming Room for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
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Teens can build their own characters and work their way through a campaign with other teens. This event meets weekly in the Teen Programming Room.
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Pathfinder Campaign
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Genealogy Junkies
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Financial Adulting 101
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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It's never too early or too late to learn about the basics of finance and how to make your money work for you!
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Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tween & Teen Movie Days
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