Events Calendar

Join us for free chair yoga classes with Rowan at Chilhowie Library on Monday mornings. All levels of experience are welcome for an hour of gentle stretching with Rowan. Classes will begin at 10:00am and will be followed by a time to mingle and socialize with friends. No registration is required. Call the library at […]

Join us for a special Monday Morning Mingle with Kat Hayes as we explore the fascinating world of fungi! 🍄 From the mushrooms you see on the forest floor to the hidden networks beneath our feet, you’ll get a fun and beginner-friendly introduction to all things fungi. Perfect for curious minds, coffee in hand, and […]

On Monday, April 20th from 6 to 8pm, Zine Night Workshop participants will work alone or collaboratively on zines, comics, artist books, poetry chapbooks, or themed booklets. The library provides staplers, trimmers, basic drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, discarded book scraps, magazines (sourced from expired circulation copies) and free photocopying of collage elements as well as a copy or two of the finished zine. Space is limited to 16 people.  The workshop will take place in the reference area, downstairs in the Marion Public Library.  Examples and guidance will be available.  If you can’t finish Monday, we’ll offer hours on Tuesday, April 21st (6-8pm) for scheduling a bit more time. Ages 18+.  FREE.  You must pre-register by emailing rachelg@scplva.net.  Your registration is not confirmed until you receive an affirmative reply from Rachel Gibson, the Adult Programming Librarian.

Join Christy in the SCPL Makery to create some beautiful spring shelf sitters to brighten up your home or to give to a friend! She will guide you through the process of learning to use the Cricut and xTool laser to create these fun shelf sitters. Ages 12 and up are welcome. No experience is […]

Join us at 11:00 on Tuesday mornings at Chilhowie Library for lots of fun at public storytime! Programs are open to pre-school age children and homeschool families. Please call 276-646-3404 to register your child. These programs are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

No cap… it’s Fungi Month🍄 Trust us… this week is gonna be a real fun-gi

Good vibes + good cause Join us for diamond painting and help create heartfelt pieces for hospice patients. It’s chill, creative, and actually makes an impact.

Know how to play American-style Mahjongg?  Join us at 10am at the Marion Public Library for a morning of this a fascinating rummy-like game, that combines skill and luck –played with tiles rather than cards. Table space is limited to 8 players, so be sure to email RachelG@scplva.net to let us know you are interested.   We will provide the tile games and annual Mahjongg cards for use at the library (cannot be taken home) and even a snack to keep you going.  FREE.  Ages 18+. Don’t know how to play?  We can teach you.

Know how to play American-style Mahjongg?  Join us at 6pm on Wednesdays at the Marion Public Library for an evening of this a fascinating rummy-like game, that combines skill and luck –played with tiles rather than cards. Table space is limited to 8-12 players, so be sure to email rachelg@scplva.net to let us know you are interested.   We will provide the tile games and annual Mahjongg cards for use at the library (cannot be taken home) and even a snack to keep you going.  FREE.  Ages 18+

Get ready to spore yourself in something new this April! Join us on Thursday nights for our Spore Series, a special film lineup celebrating all things fungi, nature, and discovery. Each week, we’ll feature a short film (30–60 minutes) that explores the fascinating world beneath our feet..from mysterious mushrooms to the science that connects it […]