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Doodlebugs Art Program

in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
2025-09-30 10:30:00 2025-09-30 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, September 30
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 10:30:00 2025-09-30 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!

There are lots of jobs to do... when you're an artist!

September 30th - Artsy Builders

Let's pretend we're builders and construct something artsy!

October 28th - Artsy Medics

Let's pretend we're doctors and nurses, and make X-rays of our bones!

November 25th - Artsy Officers

Let's pretend we are police officers and make something cool using our fingerprints!

December 16th - Artsy Posties

Let's pretend we are postal workers and use stamps in a creative way!

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Special Event | Program |

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Marion Public Library
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