Fizz, Boom, FUN!

Summer in the Library

Signing Time

Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, & August 4, 10: 30 AM

Certified instructor, Lisa Perry, will be offering fun, loving, educational sign language classes to children aged 0 - 5 years and their caregivers.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesdays, July 9, 23, 30 and Aug. 6, 7:00 to 7:30 pm

A traditional favorite - enjoy evenings of stories and sing-along fun.

Science Exploration Activities & Snack

Wet-n-Wild                Thursday, July 10, 2:30-4:00

Gadgets & Gizmos      Tuesday, July 15, 2:30-4:00

Fizz, Boom, Fun           Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2:30-4:00 WEATHER PERMITTING

An open house-style program where children will take part in a simple science or craft activity and enjoy a quick snack.

Lego Block Party

Friday, July 18, 2:30 to 4:00 pm

Kids can build a masterpiece using Legos we provide.

Lunch at the Movies

Friday, July 25, Noon The LEGO Movie 100 minutes, rated PG

Friday, Aug 8, Noon  Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

                                                90 minutes, rated PG

Pack your lunch and we’ll have a picnic while we keep cool and watch a movie.

 

The Bubbleman

Tuesday, July 8, 6:30 PM

Soap bubbles bigger than your head, bubble sculptures, bubbles choreographed to big band swing, and a person inside a bubble!

               

Wildlife Defenders

Wednesday, July 16, 2:30-3:30 PM

Join us for an exciting wildlife education program where you will see a variety of native and exotic wildlife. It’s fun for the whole family!

 

Solar Systems Necklaces with Azure Hansen

Thursday, July 24, 2:30-4:00 PM

Create a cool, beaded accessory to help you remember the main parts of our Solar System. This project requires a little skill and patience – appropriate for 5th grade and up.

 

Fizz, Boom, Read with the Master Gardeners of Wayne County

Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 PM

Climb aboard the Magic School Bus and explore the science inside seeds and how living things grow. Plant your own seeds to take home.

 

Exploring Pond Life With George Steele

Thursday, July 31, 2:30 PM

Discover wiggly wonders of the water world and learn about the creatures of a fresh water pond. Observe and capture some of the creatures and learn about who is who, what they do, how they grow and where they go. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.

 

Teen Programs 7th grade and up

Spark a Reaction Teen Galaxy T-shirt.

Friday, July 11, 2:30

Create your own, unique, reverse tie-dye shirt with a cool, “galaxy” look.

BRING YOUR OWN DARK, COTTON T-SHIRT (black, brown, or navy will be best).

Pizza & Movie

Ender’s Game Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2:30 PM

Rated PG-13, 114 min. - Action | Sci-Fi

Based on the book Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

 

Adult Programs

Please register for individual adult programs by calling 926-4933, or signing up at desk or Facebook.

Birdscaping  CANCELED

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Would you like to attract birds to your backyard? Join us for a presentation by the Master Gardeners of Wayne County and learn how to create a successful bird feeding garden-scape for your yard.

 

Stamping & Card-making

Thursday, Aug. 7, 6:30-8:00

Learn new stamping and card-making techniques with three make and takes.

 

Knot Only Knitters - WEDNESDAYS

All are welcome to join the group, which meets Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM. You don't have to be a knitter! Bring whatever project you are working on - crochet, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, etc...

June in the Library

How does library technology impact you?

Please take a moment to complete our impact survey today. 

Click HERE

June 1 - 22, 2014

Take the survey and enter for a chance to win an ipad Mini!

No personal identifiable information is collected.

 

June 25 - Popsicle Party

Summer Reading sign ups begin June 25, 12:00 - 3:00 PM with a last day of school celebration.

Each child will receive a summer reading book bag, schedule of summer activities and a popsicle treat.

All are welcome to join the knitting group, which meets Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM. You don't have to be a knitter! Bring whatever project you are working on - crochet, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, etc...

May in the Library

Jewelry, Purse and Scarf Sale

Friday, May 9, 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 10, 9:00 AM  Noon

To benefit the Marion Friends of the Library - most pieces $1 each!

 

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Monday Mornings, 5/5 and 5/12, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

StoryTime

Wednesday Mornings, May 7, 14 and 21, 10:15 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Evenings, May 7, 14 and 21, 6:45 - 7:00 PM

LEGO Block Party

Friday, May 16, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 PM

 

April in the Library

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Monday Mornings, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

StoryTime

Wednesday Mornings, 10:15 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Evenings, 6:45 - 7:00 PM

LEGO Block Party

Friday, 4/18, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Book Club

Wednesday, 4/23 6:30 PM

Outdoor Clean-up Day

Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM

We are looking for volunteers to help do a quick clean-up of the yard and landscaping surrounding the library building.

March at a Glance

Baby Signing Time

Monday Mornings, 10:30 - 11:15 AM

StoryTime

Wednesday Mornings, 10:15 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday Evenings, 6:45 - 7:00 PM

LEGO Block Party

Friday, 3/21, 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Learn About Essential Oils

Tuesday 3/21, 6:30-8:00 PM

 

February

Take Your child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 1, 9:00 AM - Noon

• Children 6 and over may register for their own library card and receive a treat (or show a current library card).
• Enter to win a Mark’s Pizzeria Certificate.
• Make a craft.

LEGO Block party

Friday, 2/21, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

 

Book Club

February 26, 6:30 PM

Join the book club as they meet to discuss, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, by Daniel James Brown.

English as a Second Language Classes

February 6, 13 and 20, 6:16-7:30 PM

A series of five classes will be taught to introduce basic English. For more information call 315-690-9202.