# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the excitement at the kickoff event for Marion's community-wide read! Attendees can pick up information for the program, their book selection, and enjoy activities and refreshments.

Book selections for the program are:

    1776 by David McCullough (adults)
    Scar by J. Albert Mann (young adults)
    I Survived the American Revolution by Lauren Tarshis (youth)

This program is part of The Big Marion Read, a community-wide reading program that connects people of all ages with themed books, activities, and events. More information about The Big Marion Read can be found on the library's website: https://marionpubliclibrary.org/the-big-marion-read/

The Big Marion Read is made possible through the support of NEA Big Read, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Marion Public Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Marion Public Library. NEA Big Read is a program of The National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/the-big-marion-read-2026-kickoff/200030636430015
- **Event Categories**: Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marion
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Marion Public Library
- **lat**: 42.032077819683
- **long**: -91.597609519958
- **full address**: Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave,Marion,IA,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff being held?
  - **A:** The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Ave,Marion,IA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff?
  - **A:** The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff is organized by Marion Public Library.

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