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Women's Panel
2023-03-22 19:00:00 2023-03-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Women's Panel Celebrate Women's History Month! Main Library - Community Room

Wednesday, March 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-22 19:00:00 2023-03-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Women's Panel Celebrate Women's History Month! Main Library - Community Room

Main Library

Community Room

Celebrate Women's History Month!

MPL is celebrating Women's History Month with a panel composed of local women leaders. Join us for an engaging conversation around women's leadership and the importance of women leaders in Marion and Eastern Iowa!

Panel Participants:

Brooke Prouty- Director, Uptown Marion
Kara Bullerman- Attorney, City of Marion
Lexi Matthews- Owner, Uptown Coffee/Marion Arts Festival Director
Lori Ampey- Director of Programming and Outreach, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Corridor
Tonya Moe- Athletic Director, Linn-Mar Community School District and 2022 Iowa High School Athletic Director of the Year

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Program |

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Main Library
Phone: 319-377-3412
Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Main Library is located at 1101 6th Ave in downtown Marion

Upcoming Events & Programs

Author Talk: Chef Jernard A. Wells - Library Speakers Consortium
Tue, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a virtual author talk!
Register
E4Everyone Expressive Art - In partnership with the LGBTQ+ Youth Center and Tanager
Tue, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Join us in the Teen Programming Room the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5 PM for Expressive Art! March 21st: Bob Ross tutorial, Island in the Wilderness
Pathfinder
Tue, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Pathfinder is a roleplay game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Meets in the Teen Programming Room Tuesdays from 5-7 PM.
The Next Chapter Book Club - Book Club
Tue, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
A themed book club. Each participant picks a book based on the monthly theme.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
Canceled
Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!
Symphony Kids! - with Orchestra Iowa
Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
A fun and musical program for young children and their caregivers!
Teen Craft/STEM Activity
Wed, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Come to the Teen Programming room on Wednesdays after school from 3-4:30 and create something! *Early out days start at 1 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - Weekly Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Teens
Wed, Mar 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Register
Genealogy Junkies - Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Linn County
Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.
Women's Panel
Wed, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Celebrate Women's History Month!
Genealogy Junkies - Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Linn County
Thu, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.
Lego Play - Lego Challenges and Play
Thu, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
We will provide Legos and a weekly challenge. Patrons are encouraged to complete the challenge then enjoy building their own creations. This program is for elementary aged patrons.
Kid Connect - in partnership with HACAP
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us!
Register
Book Talk: Women's History Month - w/ Sue Gerth, Readers Advisory & Collection Strategy Manager
Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Join Sue to chat about books to celebrate Women's History Month!
Encore Cafe - Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Fri, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!
Teen Game Day
Fri, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Drop into the Teen Programming room for a game day!
Planting the Seeds of Imagination - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Sat, Mar 25, 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for this fun event!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Red Cedar Chamber Performance - Music and Community
Sat, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for music and fun!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sun, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Ukulele Club
Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Join us!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!
Knit Wits
Mon, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!
Doodlebugs at the Marion Public Library - To Be Frank
Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
Join us for a Preschool storytime and art project, brought to us by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art!
Anime Club
Tue, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Are you a fan of Anime? Or a fan of Manga looking to get into Anime? Join us in the teen programming room on the 4th Tuesday of the month for Anime Club!
Pathfinder
Tue, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Pathfinder is a roleplay game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Meets in the Teen Programming Room Tuesdays from 5-7 PM.
Author Talk: Pam Jenoff - Library Speakers Consortium
Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a virtual author talk!
Register
Adult Game Night - Games
Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
A variety of board games are available to play.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!
Sewing Class: Coasters & Basket - Makerspace Class
Wed, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us!
This event is full
Teen Craft/STEM Activity
Wed, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Come to the Teen Programming room on Wednesdays after school from 3-4:30 and create something! *Early out days start at 1 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - Weekly Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Teens
Wed, Mar 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Register
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Wed, Mar 29, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Genealogy Junkies - Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Linn County
Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.
Therapy Dog Storytime - Children's Programming Room
Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
It is storytime.....but reversed. Kids read to the dogs!
Genealogy Junkies - Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Linn County
Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Board Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.
Lego Play - Lego Challenges and Play
Thu, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
We will provide Legos and a weekly challenge. Patrons are encouraged to complete the challenge then enjoy building their own creations. This program is for elementary aged patrons.
Kid Connect - in partnership with HACAP
Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us!
Register
Encore Cafe - Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Fri, Mar 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sun, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Knit Wits
Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!
Adult Writer's Group
Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Study Room 216
Join our adult writing group!
Sewing Class: Coasters & Basket - Makerspace Class
Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us!
YA Book Club
Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
This book club for tweens and teens meets monthly, using the YA Book Club Kits provided by MPL.
Teen Pathfinder
Tue, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Pathfinder is a roleplay game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Meets in the Teen Programming Room Tuesdays from 5-7 PM.
Register
Author Talk: Kate Beaton - Library Speakers Consortium
Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a virtual author talk!
Register
Family Game Night - Board Games for Elementary Aged Kids & Their Families
Tue, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
We will have a variety of board games out for elementary aged kids and their families to play.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
Toddler Time
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!
Teen Craft/STEM Activity
Wed, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Come to the Teen Programming room on Wednesdays after school from 3-4:30 and create something! *Early out days start at 1 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - Weekly Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Teens
Wed, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Register
Lego Play - Lego Challenges and Play
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
We will provide Legos and a weekly challenge. Patrons are encouraged to complete the challenge then enjoy building their own creations. This program is for elementary aged patrons.
Chess Meetup - Rook and Roll!
Thu, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Are you an experienced Chess player, or a new player eager to learn? Join us in the Creative Commons the first Thursday of the month from 4:30-5:30 to play!
Master Gardener Library Talk - Bird Friendly Gardens & Landscaping
Thu, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Each Thursday in April, volunteers from Linn County Master Gardeners will share gardening tips on different topics for those who want to learn more about gardening best practices.
Encore Cafe - Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Fri, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!
Kolache Challenge - Culinary Kitchen Class
Sat, Apr 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Join us!
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!
MPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the Marion Public Library.
Knit Wits
Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!
Middle School Pokémon Club
Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Hey Tweens and Teens! Do you love everything Pokémon? Join us in the teen programming room the second Tuesday of every month for Pokémon Club! *This is a club from grades 5-8.
Canceled
Teen Pathfinder
Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Pathfinder is a roleplay game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Meets in the Teen Programming Room Tuesdays from 5-7 PM.
Art & Craft Time - Art & Craft Time
Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Program for elementary aged kids to come in and be creative with our crafting supplies.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
Toddler Time
Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!
Teen Craft/STEM Activity
Wed, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Come to the Teen Programming room on Wednesdays after school from 3-4:30 and create something! *Early out days start at 1 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - Weekly Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Teens
Wed, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Register
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Lego Play - Lego Challenges and Play
Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
We will provide Legos and a weekly challenge. Patrons are encouraged to complete the challenge then enjoy building their own creations. This program is for elementary aged patrons.
Master Gardener Library Talk - Tree Selection and Maintenance!
Thu, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Each Thursday in April, volunteers from Linn County Master Gardeners will share gardening tips on different topics for those who want to learn more about gardening best practices.
Encore Cafe - Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Fri, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!
Teen Game Day
Fri, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Drop into the Teen Programming room for a game day!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Sun, Apr 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!
Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Role-Playing Program
Mon, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!
Knit Wits
Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!
E4Everyone Expressive Art - In partnership with the LGBTQ+ Youth Center and Tanager
Tue, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Join us in the Teen Programming Room the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 3:30-5 PM for Expressive Art! April 18th: Me tree activity!
Teen Pathfinder
Tue, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Pathfinder is a roleplay game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Meets in the Teen Programming Room Tuesdays from 5-7 PM.
Register
The Next Chapter Book Club - Book Club
Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
A themed book club. Each participant picks a book based on the monthly theme.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!
Toddler Time
Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!
Teen Craft/STEM Activity
Wed, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Come to the Teen Programming room on Wednesdays after school from 3-4:30 and create something! *Early out days start at 1 PM
Dungeons and Dragons - Weekly Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Teens
Wed, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Register
Lego Play - Lego Challenges and Play
Thu, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
We will provide Legos and a weekly challenge. Patrons are encouraged to complete the challenge then enjoy building their own creations. This program is for elementary aged patrons.
Master Gardener Library Talk - Food Insecurity - How we can help
Thu, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Each Thursday in April, volunteers from Linn County Master Gardeners will share gardening tips on different topics for those who want to learn more about gardening best practices.
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