Preschool Story Time Mondays, 10:30am – Marion Branch Library
Tuesdays, 10:30am – Old Fort Branch Library Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for books, songs, and rhymes.
Crafts For Little Hands 2nd Mondays, 11:00am – Marion Branch Library 2nd Tuesdays, 11:00am – Old Fort Branch Library
Once a month after Story Time, preschool-aged children are invited to craft at the library.
Afterschool Adventures Tuesdays, 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library
Thursdays, 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library This is an activity for children ages 5 and up. LEGO Challenges, board games, crafts, and outdoor fun!
PAWS for Reading – REGISTRATION REQUIRED Every Thursday at 4:30pm – Marion Branch Library
Kids ages 5-10 are invited to sign up for a 15-minute reading session with one of our therapy dogs. A fun way to build literacy skills and confidence! Free and open to the public. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Sensory Story Time – REGISTRATION REQUIRED First Saturday at 12:00 – Marion Branch Library
Sensory Story Time is an all-ages program created for the families of children with special needs. Our goal each story time is to engage the senses through interactive books, songs encouraging movement, and other exciting sensory activities. Registration required.
Special Programs
The Studio: Pointillism! Thursday, September 18th at 4:00pm – Marion Branch Library Thursday, September 25th at 3:30pm – Old Fort Branch Library Try your hand at different art techniques in The Studio. This month: Come learn about pointillism as we create beautiful fall scenes! For school-age children, ages 5+.
Family BINGO Saturday, September 21st at 12:00pm – Marion Branch Library Are you ready to play a game of BINGO? The whole family is invited for games & snacks!
To register your child for a program, please stop by your library or call us. Marion Branch – 828.652.3858; Old Fort Branch – 828.668.7111.
To sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Program, please visit us at the Marion Branch or the Old Fort Branch Library.
When you register, you will receive a packet that details how the adult summer reading program works as well as a list of our upcoming programs!
For more information about the Adult Summer Reading Program or if you would like to sign-up for a specific event, please contact us at 828-652-3858 or 828-668-7111.
Adult Programming
JULY
Breakout Box: Mars Landing – July 9, 2019 at varying times at Old Fort Branch Library Meeting Room (Sign-up is Required)
Breakout Box: Mars Landing – July 11, 2019 at varying times at Marion Branch Library Meeting Room (Sign-up is Required)
Bingo – July 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Old Fort Branch Library Meeting Room
Bingo – July 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at Marion Branch Library Meeting Room
Trivia Night: Sci-Fi – July 25, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at Marion Branch Library Meeting Room
End of Summer Reading Program Party – July 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Old Fort Branch Library Meeting Room
AUGUST
End of Summer Reading Program Party – August 1, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at Marion Branch Library Meeting Room
