Events Calendar

Calendar of Library Events

Adult Reading Program: Book Tasting

Aug 14, 2023 from 02:00 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Come on out to the library on Monday, August 14th at 2:00 PM to get a "taste" of some new books! While you get a taste for some books, you'll get a taste of some delicious cupcakes too! If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Book Page Jewelry

Aug 19, 2023 from 10:30 AM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Come on out to the library on Saturday, August 19th at 10:30 AM to make some new bling! We will have glass beads, string, and book page beads to make bracelets, necklaces, or key chains. If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Book Page Jewelry

Adult Reading Program: Community Splatter Mural

Aug 25, 2023 from 03:30 PM — Marion County Library —

Friday, August 25th at 3:30 PM, help us make a beautiful mess with water guns and balloons filled with paint! We will use a bed sheet as our canvas and hang our masterpiece in the library. If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Community Splatter Mural

Adult Reading Program: Saran Wrap Un-Wrap

Aug 29, 2023 from 02:00 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Stop by the library on August 29th at 2:00 PM to try your hand at un-wrapping a ball of saran wrap to win prizes throughout the If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Saran Wrap Un-Wrap

Adult Summer Reading: Pet Photo Contest

Aug 28, 2023 — Library/Facebook —

Take a photo of your pet and tag our facebook page, or turn the picture in at the library starting Monday, August 28th. Rules Must be signed up for the adult summer reading program ONE ENTRY PER PERSON Photos must be original works by the participants entries must be submitted by the end of the day September 16th The winner will be announced Tuesday, September 19th and receive a $50 PETCO gift card for you and your pet! Second and third place will receive prizes as well! Each participant earns 5 points for their entry.

Adult Reading Program: What's in the Box?

Sep 05, 2023 from 04:00 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

On Tuesday, September 5th, come in at 4:00 PM and see if you're brave enough to reach in a box and guess what is hidden from your sight! If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: What's in the Box?

Adult Reading Program: Book Sleeves

Sep 08, 2023 from 02:00 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Want a book sleeve for your current read? On Friday, September 8th at 2:00 PM, we will be teaching adults how to make a book sleeve. All materials and sewing needs will be provided. If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Floats & Tunes

Sep 11, 2023 from 02:00 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Brighten up your Monday with a free Root Beer Float and listen to some throwbacks. Feel free to relax in the library with the tasty treat or take it on the go! Floats will begin to be served at 2:00 on the 11th. If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: What's my Name?

Sep 21, 2023 from 01:30 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

On Thursday, September 21st at 1:30 PM, come in for a game of "What's My Name?" The game will consist of everyone having a random name on an index card taped to their back with the goal of asking questions to figure out who you are! Participants will get an extra entry for a basket for the end of the program! Also, if you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Dough-licious Cookies and Coffee

Sep 01, 2023 — Library —

Come in whenever you can on Friday, September 1st to grab a free Dough-licious cookie and a coffee! This is an ALL DAY event. If you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Reading Program: Dough-licious Cookies and Coffee

Adult Reading Program: Pet Photo Contest Winner Announcement

Sep 19, 2023 — Library/Facebook —

Announcement will be today, Tuesday, September 19th on Facebook and posted at the library! Winner will receive a $50 PETCO gift card! Second and third place winners receive prizes as well! Remember: each participant earns 5 points for their ONE entry.

Adult Reading Program: Pet Photo Contest Winner Announcement

Adult Reading Program: Last Day!

Sep 23, 2023 from 12:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Library —

Saturday, September 23rd is the last day of the Adult End-of-Summer Reading Program, which means you need to get your finished reading logs/sheets turned in to get your prizes and get your name put in for the basket drawings! Basket winners will be announced Wednesday, September 27th!

Adult Book Talk

Aug 22, 2023 from 01:30 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Our monthly book talk is held in the library every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM. This month, we will be discussing the book "The Homesman" by Glendon Swarhout, led by Nancy Shriver!

Adult Summer Reading: Historic Walk with WT

Sep 16, 2023 — Front of Library —

Take a historic walk around Palmyra with WT Johnson and learn something new while getting a little active Saturday, September 16th. Time TBD. Also, if you are signed up for the adult summer reading program, you will get five points for participating!

Adult Summer Reading: Historic Walk with WT

Adult Book Talk

Oct 24, 2023 from 01:30 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Our monthly book talk is held in the library every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Adult Book Talk

Nov 28, 2023 from 01:30 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

Our monthly book talk is held in the library every fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Thanksgiving: Library Closed

Nov 25, 2023 —

Adult Book Talk

Feb 27, 2024 from 01:30 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

This month, we will be reading "The Mystery of Mrs. Christie" by Marie Benedict. The discussion will be led by Marsha Brumback. Book Talk will start at 1:30 PM and will be open ended. Refreshments will be available.

Adult Book Talk

Mar 26, 2024 from 01:30 PM — Blue Room, Marion County Library —

This month, we will be reading "Molly on the Range," by Molly Yeh and "Delights & Shadows," by Ted Kooser. The discussion will be led by Corinne Fessenden. Book Talk will start at 1:30 PM and will be open ended. Refreshments will be available.