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Book Talk: Women's History Month

w/ Sue Gerth, Readers Advisory & Collection Strategy Manager

2023-03-23 18:00:00 2023-03-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Book Talk: Women's History Month Join Sue to chat about books to celebrate Women's History Month! Main Library - Board Room

Thursday, March 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-23 18:00:00 2023-03-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Book Talk: Women's History Month Join Sue to chat about books to celebrate Women's History Month! Main Library - Board Room

Main Library

Board Room

Join Sue to chat about books to celebrate Women's History Month!

Looking for book recommendations for Women's History Month? Look no further! Join Sue Gerth, our Readers Advisory & Collection Strategy Manager, to discuss new releases and favorite books from female authors to celebrate Women's History Month. Each book talk will feature different authors; we encourage you to register for both sessions to get a wide variety of recommendations.

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

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events & Programs

Tue, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a virtual author talk!
Register

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

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.

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.

Wed, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!

Canceled
Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!

Wed, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
A fun and musical program for young children and their caregivers!

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

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

Wed, Mar 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.

Wed, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room
Celebrate Women's History Month!

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.

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.

Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us!
Register

Thu, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Join Sue to chat about books to celebrate Women's History Month!

Fri, Mar 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!

Fri, Mar 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Drop into the Teen Programming room for a game day!

Sat, Mar 25, 9:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for this fun event!

Sat, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Sat, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for music and fun!

Sun, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Community Room A
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Sun, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
Join us!

Mon, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!

Mon, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!

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!

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!

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.

Tue, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a virtual author talk!
Register

Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
A variety of board games are available to play.

Wed, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!

Wed, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!

Wed, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us!
This event is full

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

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

Wed, Mar 29, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.

Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Youth Programming Room
It is storytime.....but reversed. Kids read to the dogs!

Thu, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Board Room
Interested in genealogy? Join us to learn and share research tips and tricks.

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.

Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us!
Register

Fri, Mar 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!

Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Sun, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Mon, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!

Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!

Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Study Room 216
Join our adult writing group!

Tue, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Join us!

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.

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

Tue, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Join us for a virtual author talk!
Register

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.

Wed, Apr 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!

Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Fri, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!

Sat, Apr 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Room B
Join us!
This event is full

Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Mon, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!

Mon, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the Marion Public Library.

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!

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
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.

Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Program for elementary aged kids to come in and be creative with our crafting supplies.

Wed, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!

Wed, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!

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

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

Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

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.

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.

Fri, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Community Room
Join us for congregate meals!

Fri, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Teen Programming Room
Drop into the Teen Programming room for a game day!

Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Sun, Apr 16, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 3-6 years old!

Mon, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Board Room
It's time to roll for fun and adventure!

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Come and get your knit on!

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!

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

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.

Wed, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Join us for a fun storytime for babies ages newborn - 18 months!

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
Join us at a fun storytime for children 18 months - 3 years old!

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

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

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.

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.