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From historical exhibitions and live music to annual festivals and holiday celebrations, find amazing events all year long in Marion County. Sign up for our newsletter to never miss an upcoming event!
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Bring your tweens and teens to see The Nightmare Before Christmas and decorate their own tote bags. All craft supplies and refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://mcpls.libcal.com/event/5615393
When the lights go down and the library doors are locked, all isn’t as quiet as you'd think. Whispers in the dark, unexplained sights and sounds. Do you dare enter a 108 year-old building with a lifetime of hauntings? Register for a time slot to skip the rush! When the clock strikes midnight at October... View Article
Design your own unique snowflake to be 3D printed! (4th grade and up) Those who have participated in our previous classes will have freedom to use the skills they have developed, while newcomers can still create a unique ornament of their own. Limited to 12 people. Contact Marion County Public Library for more information. Participants... View Article
Design your own unique snowflake to be 3D printed! (4th grade and up) Those who have participated in our previous classes will have freedom to use the skills they have developed, while newcomers can still create a unique ornament of their own. Limited to 12 people. Contact Marion County Public Library for more information. Participants... View Article
The library welcomes you for an evening of Halloween fun and frenzy!
The Haunted Library area will be open for those brave enough to go through our own special version of a Haunted House. Carnival-style games and creepy crafts await you.
Wear your best costumes for the costume contest. Spooky scary skeletons are warming up for their dance number in a puppet show full of magic, monsters, witches and spooktacular surprises!
Break out your lightsabers, Jedi robes and Stormtrooper helmets for an intergalactic party that will be out of this world! Have fun with activities, games and more to celebrate Star Wars Reads Month!
Crafting for adults is back, and just in time for fall; create paperback book pumpkins!
Sign up at: https://mcpls.libcal.com/event/4397897
Moon Base:
Use Lego WeDos to design a solution for a robot assembling a base on the moon. Suitable for third, fourth and fifth graders (or or for families to do together).
Limited to 20 people, call 304-366-1210 to sign up, or follow this link: http://bit.ly/2nIwFwq
Now featuring a great meal to go along with a great book! The Book It Book Club will be meet to discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen! Join for dinner and discussion, so pick up your book and register today!
Shark or Turtle Phone Stands!
In this project, you can design and 3D print a mobile phone stand key ring and/or a desktop mobile phone stand. Participants will be able to pick up their 3D printed objects the week following. This program is designed for 4th grade and up.
Limited to 12 people, call 304-366-1210 to sign up, or follow this link: http://bit.ly/2Mk09j1
Joshua S. Robinson is both a geek and a writer. Robinson's short fiction has been recognized by West Virginia Writers, Inc. and Fiction War Magazine. He was first published in the anthology Fed From the Blade. He published his first novel, Separate Ways, in September 2017.
Get ready to celebrate fall with the September Artible Class! We’ll be making a scarecrow sign while eating some delicious desserts. Registration required, please bring your own paints and paintbrushes!
Click here to sign up: http://bit.ly/2PikzFY
Fairmont Native Gloria McClain will be hosting a sunset painting class! (Sign up is required. Visit www.mcpls.org or follow this link to register: http://bit.ly/2AavP4q)
Jump start your family research during this free workshop. If known, bring with you your grandparents date/place of birth, death and marriage.
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