Download Free Ebooks

Owwl2go and ereader device workshops

January 9, 6:30 PM

 

Learn how to download free ebooks from the library for your Nook or Kindle. Please sign up in advance. 926-4933

2012 Holiday Closings

The library will be closed December 24 and 25 and December 31 and January 1.

Merry Christmas and happy new year!

December Book Club

The book club will meet December 12th at 6:30 PM
to discuss The Christmas List, by Richard Paul Evans.

All are welcome to join!

See past book club selections here. 

Thanksgiving Closing

The library will be closed Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving.

Community Knits Donations

Locally, there is a current need for warm clothing items, specifically adult hats, mittens and twin-bed-size blankets. 

Purchased items and/or handmade items are being collected at the library.

Many hands make light work and together we can make a difference. For the past three years our library patrons have been very generous with their time and talent, so let's do it again!

Use your knitting skills to warm community members who could use something special. Your donations will be distributed by the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital to the residents of 1 South.

Any favorite pattern will do, but if you are looking for ideas here are simple patterns, perfect for beginners:

HATS:
Knit:
Simple cap

Beginner hat

Rolled brim hat

Crochet:
Super simple hat

Simple Skateboarder Hat


MITTENS:
Knit:
Easy Mittens

Crochet:
Vicki’s Mittens


SCARVES:
Knit:
Beginner Garter Stitch Scarf

Crochet:
Simple Crochet Scarf

Community Angel Tree

The annual angel tree will be ready in the library November 19. Please select a tag with a gift request for a child and return wrapped gift to the library by December 14.

Veterans Day 2012

The library will be CLOSED 

Monday, November 12th

in honor of Veterans Day.

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.  ~Elmer Davis

Food for Fines & Ereader Workshop

Food for Fines

November 5-10

To benefit Marion Food Pantry

For every non-perishable food item brought into the library from November 5-10, we will waive $2 from existing fines (up to $10.00) per patron.
A $10.00 limit applies to fines only—not to lost or damaged materials. Fines from other libraries may not apply.

Owwl2go and ereader device workshop

Nov. 13th 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Rescheduled for January 9, 6:30-8:30 PM

Learn how to download ebooks from the library for your Nook or Kindle.

Please sign up in advance.

November Book Club

The book club will meet November 14th at 6:30 PM
to discuss The Shoemaker's Wife, by Adriana Trigiani.

 

All are welcome to join!

Halloween Fun

 

Baby & Toddler Halloween Storytime

This program is for infants, toddlers and their caregivers. We will have short stories, fingerplays, flannel board stories, songs and toy time. Children are invited to wear costumes.

Monday Oct. 29, 10:15-11:00

Preschool Halloween Celebration

Children are invited to wear costumes. This program is geared toward preschoolers. We will have stories, treats and pizza provided by Mark's Pizzeria.
Wednesday Oct. 31, 10:15-11:00
The first 15 minutes are set aside for children to get acclimated and to select and borrow books.

Email Notifications

There are benefits to providing our library system with your email. Of course we would never, ever share it. Patrons receive email notifications when  materials they've place holds on become available for pick up and - my family favorite - reminders when checked-out materials will soon be due.

FYI...

Beginning this fall, our system will begin sending emails to our patrons, notifying them when their library card will expire, which happens once a year.  The message will read:

Our records indicate your library card is due to expire in 30 days. Please visit your local library at your convenience to renew your card in order to avoid a disruption in access to library service.

To avoid disruption of the convenient library services you enjoy from home using the OPAC, please be sure we have your current email address. Login in to view your account.

Call with questions. 926-4933

Columbus Day Closing

 The Marion Library will be closed on October 8, 2012.

Book & Pie Sale

 

annual book & pie sale to benefit our Friends of the Library group

Friday, September 28, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

and

Saturday, September 29, 9:00 AM-Noon.

Volunteers are needed to work a short shift at the sale and/or to bake.

926-4933

September Book Club

The book club will meet September 19th at 6:30 PM to discuss The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith.

All are welcome to join.

Labor Day Closings

The Marion Library will be closed

Saturday, Sept. 1

and

Monday, Sept. 3

for Labor Day Weekend.

Fall Storytime

For more information about our fall schedule select the storytime tab above.

OWWL System Upgrade

The Marion Library

will be closed

Saturday, August 18.

The OWWL system will be down for an upgrade.

You will not be able to search the OWWL catalog from Friday night, August 17 until Monday, August 20. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes!

Summer Programs - Week 5

Monday, August 6 - Knitting Group, 6:00-8:00PM

Tuesday, August 7 - Pizza & Movie, 2:30 PM

License agreements prohibit us from sharing movie title and artwork/image here, so here is a "hint" to what we will be showing:

It is a 2010 computer-animated fantasy film by DreamWorks Animation loosely based on the English 2003 book of the same name. The film was directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, the duo who directed Disney's Lilo & Stitch. It stars the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and David Tennant.

The story takes place in a mythical Viking world where a young Viking teenager named Hiccup aspires to follow his tribe's tradition of becoming a dragon slayer. After finally capturing his first dragon, and with his chance at finally gaining the tribe's acceptance, he finds that he no longer has the desire to kill it and instead befriends it.

Running time, 98 minutes

Rated PG

Wedneday, August 8 - Dance, Dance Baby! 10:15-11:00 AM

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to get their groove on. We will have music and an active good time.

Thursday, August 9 - CB's Brewing presentation and tasting, 7:00-9:00 PM

Adult program: Interested in learning about the brewing process? Join us for a presentation by CB's Brewing / Custom BrewCrafters and try 3 samples. 21 and over only - please preregister by calling 926-4933 or by signing up at the desk. See event on Facebook. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Summer Events - Week Four

See what mischief your crazy critters got into during the stuffed animal sleepover on July 27th!

This week in the library:

Monday, July 30

• Knitting Group, 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, July 31

• FIREFLIES: Craft-N-Snack, 2:30-4:00 PM 

Wednesday, August 1

• LITTLE DIPPERS: lapsit storytime, 10:15-11:00 AM 
• FIREFLIES: PJ Storytime, 7:00-7:30 PM  

Thursday, August 2

• DREAM CATCHERS: Pizza Taste Testing, 2:30 - 4:00

   Children must sign up in advance for this program. 926- 4933 Bring your appetite! 

 Friday, August 3

• LEGO CLUB, 2:30-4:00 PM

 Select the Summer Reading Programs tab above for more information.

Summer Programs - Week 3

Monday, July 23

• Knitting Group, 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, July 24

• FIREFLIES: Craft-N-Snack, 2:30-4:00 PM 

Wednesday, July 25

• LITTLE DIPPERS: lapsit storytime, 10:15-11:00 AM 
• FIREFLIES: PJ Storytime, 7:00-7:30 PM 

Thursday, July 26

• DREAM CATCHERS: Sew a Pillow Case, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
  Preregister for this program and learn how to sew your very own cool pillowcase. 926-4933
  

  Here's what you'll need:
  Main fabric 27" x 41"    You will purchase 3/4 yard
  Cuff fabric: 11" x 41"    You will purchase 1/3 yard

  Let Tracy Whitney know if you need help with getting the fabric.

Friday, July 27

• FIREFLIES: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring a stuffed animal to the library, tuck them in and kiss them goodnight after creating a simple craft. After dark the animals will enjoy a night of fun in the library. Come back on Saturday morning to see what mischief they got into during the night!

Register and drop off a favorite stuffed pal.

July 27          between 3:00 to 5:00 pm

Come to pick up your stuffed buddy.

July 28          between 9:00 to 11:30 am

Select the Summer Reading Programs tab above for more information.

This Week in the Library

Monday, July 16

• Knitting Group, 6:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday, July 17

• FIREFLIES: Craft-N-Snack, 2:30-4:00 PM

Wednesday, July 18

• LITTLE DIPPERS: lapsit storytime, 10:15-11:00 AM 
• Adult Book Club, 6:30 PM
• FIREFLIES: PJ Storytime, 7:00-7:30 PM 

Thursday, July 19

• Adult card-making program, featuring Stampin' Up!         Please sign up in advance. 6:30 PM

Friday, July 20

• FIREFLIES and DREAM CATCHERS: Lego Club, 2:30-4:00 PM

Select the Summer Reading Programs tab above for more information.

Clue Hunt

Visit the library for your FIRST CLUE!

We are in week one. Can you find "Paige the Owl" hiding somewhere in Marion?  Collect Paige's clues to find a small prize! Each week, for three weeks, she will be hiding somewhere new with a different clue needed for the treasure hunt.

Summer Programs Kick Off

This week in the library:

Monday, July 9:00
Gravitational Bull, 2:30 PM

Knitting Group, 6:00-8:00 PM


Tuesday, July 10
DREAM CATCHERS: Graffiti Day, 2:30-4:00 PM


Wednesday, July 11
LITTLE DIPPERS: lapsit storytime, 10:15-11:00 AM

FIREFLIES: PJ Storytime, 7:00-7:30 PM


Select the Summer Reading Programs tab above for more information.

Free Programs Begin

Monday, July 9th at 2:30 PM

family fun for all ages

Juggling
Comedy
Magic
Storytelling
Balloon Sculpture
& More!

Library Closing

The library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012.

July Book Club

The book club will meet July 18 at 6:30 PM to discuss Kate Morton's Forgotten Garden.
Check out the upcoming August title and review past selections here. Did you know we have an online book club option as well?

Happy Summer!

Booker T. Owl waves good bye to happy students on last day of school

Book Bags for Summer Readers

There is still time to sign up for summer programs for all ages. Stop by the library during regular hours and kids will receive book bags and calendar of events.

Popsicle Party in Our Gazebo

Sign Up For Summer Reading

June 20^th 

Noon-4:00 PM

Dream Big, READ!

Celebrate the last day of school!

We will be having come and go sign ups at the library on the last day of school - kids will have their

pictures taken, receive book bags with calendar of summer events and popsicle treats!

Free programs for all ages begin July 9^th

·        stuffed animal sleepover

·        snacks & crafts

·        prizes

·        clue hunt

·        movie party

·        graffiti day

·        toddler dance party

·        adult programs

·        PJ storytime

·        lapsit storytime

 

Our programs are supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the
New York State Libraryby the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services

Are We There Yet?

Remember to visit the library before your next trip.

We have a wide variety of audio books, including many family-friendly titles, for you to borrow that will provide hours of entertainment for all ages while you travel toward your vacation destinations.

Memorial Day Closings

The library will be closed Saturday, May 26 and Monday 28 in honor of Memorial Day.

We Have a Winner!

Thank you to those who supported the Friends of the Library raffle basket prize drawing. 

Our lucky winner is Pam Wolfanger!

Thank You to M&T Bank

The Marion Public Library would like to thank M&T Bank for a generous donation of $500 to support our early literacy and summer reading programs! This money will make it possible for us to purchase supplies and educational materials for our youngest, most enthusiastic (and cutest) patrons.

Our babies say, "Thank you!"

Kim Jackson from our local Marion branch visited the library during lapsit storytime on Monday morning to present a check to Tracy and the little ones.

We appreciate the support of M&T Bank!

May Book Club

The group will meet on Wed., May 23rd at 6:30 PM for discussion. 
All are welcome. Visit or call the library to reserve copy, or go to www.owwl.org to view our online catalog and place a hold yourself.

Kindle Workshop Reminder

Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 PM - please sign up in advance.

This free workshop presented by Heidi Levan Jensen is designed to walk you through the many features of your ereader and there will be a demonstration of how to borrow ebooks from OWWL2go. We will conclude with a Q & A session.

World Book Night

Monday, April 23 from 3:30 - 7:30 PM
Books to KEEP for FREE!

Jewelry & Purse Sale Fundraiser

Fri. April 20th, 2:00-6:00 PM 

&

Sat. April 21st, 9:00 AM-noon

Calling all jewelry lovers, crafters and treasure collectors!

The Marion Friends of the Library group is hosting a gently used jewelry and purse sale. Proceeds benefit our summer reading programs. Thank you for your support!

Kindle Workshop

Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 PM - advance registration

Thinking of purchasing a Kindle? Have one?
This free workshop presented by Heidi Levan Jensen is designed to walk you through the many features of your ereader and there will be a demonstration of how to borrow ebooks from our library system. We will conclude with a Q & A session.

April Book Club

Just in time for the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic comes a vivid, romantic, and relentlessly compelling historical novel about a spirited young woman who survives the disaster only to find herself embroiled in the media frenzy left in the wake of the tragedy.

  

The book club will meet April 18 at 6:30 to discuss The Dressmaker, by Kate Alcott. All are welcome to attend.