Storytimes at the Library

MULTIPLE GENERATIONS LOVE STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY

Marion Public Library (MPL) Storytimes are MarionMade! Hundreds of Marion children have grown up making memories during Storytimes at the Library. Now many of those same children are bringing their children and/or grandchildren back to enjoy a similar fun-filled learning experience. MPL is proud to host Storytimes–sharing books and ideas to get kids ready to read, even from birth.

Though not new to the Library; but, new to leading Storytimes, Kathy Stroupe is familiar with creating a nurturing learning environment. Kathy has more than 30 years of experience in education and has worked at the Library for 17 years. Her recent addition to the Storytimes program has many mothers coming to Monday Baby Times, pleasantly surprised to find their former teacher now leading them in literacy activities for their own children. The Library is very proud of the variety and depth of experience of their staff.

Aaron-Nemo- Not Just Joking Around
It first began in Mrs. Ownings’ classroom, in Waldo Elementary School, as a humorous song written by then sixth-grader Aaron Nemo. The incident inspiring the three-stanza song- “There’s a Mouse in the House” Aaron shared was, “Some hysteria erupted in the classroom when a mouse had somehow managed to climb to the top floor of […]Read More »
Kenny Spafford
He may be one of the most recognizable people in Marion. And, if you’ve ever met him—even once—he will never forget your name. Picking up litter on his daily walks, Kenny Spafford knows Marion County. Originally from Lima, Kenny moved to Marion at the age of 19 to attend Tri-Rivers. Over the past 30 years, […]Read More »
Robb Koons
KEEPING IT POPPIN’ IN MARION For the last seven years, Robb Koons has dedicated his volunteer efforts to make the Marion Popcorn Festival the truly amazing event it is today. He served as assistant director for four years and as director for two. After this year, he will serve his last year as a board […]Read More »
Jodi Galloway
Jodi Galloway serves as the director of prevention services for Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs, which provides substance use prevention and leadership development. She founded the agency twelve years ago with the support of the Marion-Crawford Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board and other local prevention advocates. Galloway has her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green […]Read More »

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