Marion County Public Library

The key to amazing scratch art is a good scratchboard. Teens can learn how to make your own @ MCPL. This event takes place on June 24th at 2:00pm. No materials necessary. Sign up required.

Teens are invited to turn an old book into a hiding place for your secret stuff! All materials will be provided. Sign up required. This event will take place at the Marion County Public Library on June 19th at 2:00pm.

Summer reading is killer! To kick off our Beneath the Surface Teen Summer Reading Program, Marion County Public Library is hosting a Zombie Party. The party will feature gory games, gruesome grub, and a chance for teens to Zombify themselves. 

MCPL’s Teen Library Council will meet May 28^th at 5:00pm to discuss Summer Reading, vote on a logo, and –of course- snack. TLC is open to all teens in grades 6-12.

The Awesome Readers Club will meet on May 20^th at 5:00pm to discuss Poison by Bridget Zinn.  ARC is open to all teens in grades 6-12. If you are interested in joining, please call Michelle at 304-366-1210 or email mross@mcpls.org.

Take your old white t-shirts from drab to fab with a Sharpie! May 16^th at 4:30pm, MCPL will host a Sharpie Tie-Dye Class. You provide the shirt, we’ll take care of everything else.  The class is open to all teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited to 15 people; call or visit the library to sign up.

Join MCPL on Saturday, May 11^th in celebration for that wonderful lady in your life, Mom! The Lions Club of Fairmont will host the event from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and it will feature treats and card making.  Make your Mom a personal card at the library that she’ll cherish forever.

Marion County Public Library's adult craft class will be held Tuesday, May 21 @ 5:00. We will be creating a garden bowl terrarium. Bring your own class salad bowl, or any other large-opening bowl and any tiny objects you like, and we’ll supply the rest! The class is free, but space is limited, so call or stop by the library to sign up.

Saturday, May 4th is Free Comic Book Day and the Marion County Public Library is celebrating! There will be coloring, activities, and - of course- free comic books! From 1pm - 3pm, Captain America will be at the library to meet with fans. And you don't want to miss the surprise, BIG balloon creation that  Balloons by Michelle has in store!

The Marion County Public Library is going green all month with free eco-friendly bags. Patrons who visit the library in April will leave with a free tote in honor of Earth Day - while supplies last.