Out Loud! The Metro Library Network Author Series Presents Elizabeth McCracken and Edward Carey

Elizabeth McCracken, a graduate of the University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop, is the author of three books of fiction, Niagara Falls All Over Again, The Giant's House, and Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry?

Edward Carey, a 2002 participant in the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, is the author of Observatory Mansions and Alva & Irva. Five of his plays have been produced in London, Romania, and Lithuania.

Both authors will appear at Theatre Cedar Rapids on
May 15 at 7 p.m.

More information available at the Metro Library Network. 

Food For Thought

Food For Thought is a book discussion group that meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at noon.  Meetings begin at noon in the library’s meeting room and usually last no more than an hour.  Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and a beverage is provided.

May 27 – True Crime

June 24 - Fantasy and Fairy Tales

July 22 - The Olympics - Events and People

August 26 - COOL Place for HOT Summer Reading

September 23 - All Iowa reads Digging to America by Anne Tyler

October 28 - MORE Wives of U.S. Presidents

November - No meeting

December - No meeting 

Book Clubs - Check These Out!

Choosing a title for your next read is a little easier now thanks to the Book Discussion Kits the library has added to the collection.  Each Kit contains 6-7 copies of the book and will include author information and suggested book discussion questions when available.  Ten kits are currently ready for check out.  Please call the Marion Public Library at 377-3412, ask for the Information desk, and we'll tell you more.

Digital Audio Books - Check Them Out!

The Marion Public Library currently has a collection of 70 Playaway digital audio books for your use.  They are one piece, with no extra player, and no cassette or compact disc to misplace.  You provide the batteries and the headphones -- and you're set to enjoy the book! 

The Playaways cannot be reserved.  They are local browsing materials that check out for 3 weeks with no renewals.  They are located near the Information Desk.  Come browse the Playaways and be sure to ask if you have any questions.