Upcoming Events

Unearth a Story this summer at our Adult Writing Workshop! Dig into your creativity with fun writing prompts, imaginative exercises, and opportunities to discover stories waiting to be told. Whether you're a longtime writer or just beginning your journey, you'll find inspiration in a welcoming and encouraging environment. Pencils and writing pads will be provided—just bring your curiosity and imagination!

Do you love listening to audiobooks? Have you been looking for an excuse to get out more, and perhaps even exercise? We have just the thing. Join us on Mondays (4:30-6PM) and Fridays (12:30-2PM) starting May 4th at Graham Memorial Park! We will be set up in the parking lot by the Aquatic Center near the walking track. To join, simply sign in and then start your walk. Bring friends. Meet other book besties. Get those steps in. We believe in you. If you join us for enough sessions you'll even get a prize! We can't wait to see you there! MCPL will: provide headphones for those who don't have them (USBC plugs), help people get library cards, and provide some water bottles.

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms, on Tuesday, June 23rd at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT / 12 PM MT / 11 AM PT MT / 4 PM PT via digital live-stream in partnership with Marion County Public Library.

Summer is here, but the heat won't get our chill down! Join us each Tuesday night for a mellow hangout in the MCPL GameCube, with a rotating set of activities each week. Snacks and drinks provided! Please take note of the age ranges and according times. Note: there will be no hangout on June 16th.

Walk the creek with us at Graham Memorial, and find geodes and other cool rock specimens! Then, we'll bring them back to the library, examine the outside, and try to guess what's inside. We'll learn cool facts about Marion county geology!DRESS FOR CREEKIN': THAT MEANS WATER SHOES WITH GRIPPY SOLES, SHORTS, AND COOL CLOTHES! Bug spray and sunscreen will be provided.

Learn a game as a family. This month we will be learning Mountain Goats!