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Expressive Art for Kids

in partnership with Tanager Place
2025-09-09 10:30:00 2025-09-09 11:30:00 America/Chicago Expressive Art for Kids A calm and creative art program for children and their caregivers to explore emotions and health! Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room

Tuesday, September 09
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-09 10:30:00 2025-09-09 11:30:00 America/Chicago Expressive Art for Kids A calm and creative art program for children and their caregivers to explore emotions and health! Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room

Marion Public Library

Youth Programming Room

A calm and creative art program for children and their caregivers to explore emotions and health!

Expressive Art for Kids is a music, drama, movement, and visual art prevention program that serves children and families on their journey toward mental wellness. Programs will include a stories, drama, music, movement, visual arts, and activities. No preregistration is required but space is limited. All ages welcome!

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Special Event | Program |

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Marion Public Library
Phone: 319-377-3412
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Tai Chi
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Marion Public Library - Community Room
Join us for Tai Chi led by Heritage Area Agency on Aging Health and Wellness... more
Join us for Tai Chi led by Heritage Area Agency on Aging Health and Wellness Coordinator, Bryan Bruner.
Doodlebugs Art Program
Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
Enjoy a story while learning early lessons in art theory and creativity!
Friends of Marion Public Library Board Meeting
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Marion Public Library - Boardroom
Board meetings will be held at the Marion Public Library
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Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Aug 26, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Marion Public Library
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Author Talk: Sulari Gentill
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marion Public Library - Community Room A
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Adult Game Night
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Marion Public Library - Community Room B
Join us for an evening of fun with a variety of board games!
Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
Join us for fun stories, activities, and songs perfect for your terrific toddler!
Longarm Quilter Project Hours -- MUST BE CERTIFIED!
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
You must have taken the longarm quilter training and be certified by MPL in order... more
You must have taken the longarm quilter training and be certified by MPL in order to make this reservation.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons
Wed, Aug 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Marion Public Library - Teen Programming Room
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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
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Marion Public Library
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Genealogy Junkies
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Therapy Dog Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
It is storytime....but reversed. Kids read to the dogs!
Virtual Author Talk: Tasha Eurich
Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marion Public Library
Join us for the virtual author talk "How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos... more
Join us for the virtual author talk "How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologists Dr. Tasha Eurich".
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Fri, Aug 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Join us for congregate meals! Call (319) 398-2585 to make a reservation.
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Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library
Join us for fun stories, activities and songs perfect for your pre-school learner!
MakerSpace Project Time
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
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Preschool Play Day
Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
Drop in to play and explore! This event is geared towards preschoolers.
MakerSpace Project Time
Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
Reserve time to utilize our MakerSpace machines and staff instructor for projects!
MakerSpace Project Time
Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
Reserve time to utilize our MakerSpace machines and staff instructor for projects!
This event is full
MakerSpace Project Time
Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
Reserve time to utilize our MakerSpace machines and staff instructor for projects!
Tween & Teen Chess and Checkers Club
Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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!
Knit Wits
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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Come and get your knit on!
MakerSpace Project Time
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
Reserve time to utilize our MakerSpace machines and staff instructor for projects!
MakerSpace Project Time
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marion Public Library - MakerSpace
Reserve time to utilize our MakerSpace machines and staff instructor for projects!
Tween & Teen STEM Activities
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Marion Public Library - Teen Programming Room
Join us for some STEM activities!
Dungeons and Dragons
Wed, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Marion Public Library - Teen Programming Room
Teens can build their own characters and work their way through a campaign with... more
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Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.
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Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
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Tween and Teen Game Days
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Marion Public Library - Teen Programming Room
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Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Sep 04, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Sep 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Marion Public Library - Community Room
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Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
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Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
Join us for fun stories, activities and songs perfect for your pre-school learner!
Knit Wits
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marion Public Library - Boardroom
Come and get your knit on!
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Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Marion Public Library - Boardroom
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Expressive Art for Kids
Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marion Public Library - Youth Programming Room
A calm and creative art program for children and their caregivers to explore... more
A calm and creative art program for children and their caregivers to explore emotions and health!
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Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Sep 09, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Author Talk: M.B. Henry
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