Discover the best things to do in the Middle of Everywhere.

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!


Please Note: Be sure to check the website or social media pages of each individual event or contact the event organizers directly for the most up-to-date information.


Nightmare Before Christmas

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

Haunted Library

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

Discover: 3D Printing

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

Discover: 3D Printing

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

Family Fun Halloween

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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!

Star Wars Day

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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!

Craft Class

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

Crafting for adults is back, and just in time for fall; create paperback book pumpkins!

Sign up at: https://mcpls.libcal.com/event/4397897

Discover: Robotics

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

Book It: Bites&Books

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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!

Discover: 3D Printing

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

How a Video Game Geek Became a Writer

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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.

Artible: Art & Dessert

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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

Artible: Sunset Painting

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

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)

Genealogy Workshop

Marion County Public Library 321 Monroe St, Fairmont, NE 68354, USA, Fairmont, United States

Jump start your family research during this free workshop. If known, bring with you your grandparents date/place of birth, death and marriage.