September Events at Your Library
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING LIBRARY PROGRAMMING
All programs require preregistration. Call the host library to register and confirm programming details. In order to best serve the community and maintain health standards, all programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Programs that are listed might be offered as on-site programs or online programs or both. If on-site, space will be very limited and in accordance with public health guidelines.
 
 
Ride the Rails of Marion County
All aboard! Explore the history of railroad travel and commerce in Marion County with history enthusiast and librarian Taylor Benson.
Adults.
Image from the Marion County Public Library System's Historic Marion County Digital Collection
Monday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala
All programs require preregistration. 
Call 352-671-8551 to register 
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.
Freedom Public Library
 All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2580 to register. 
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 
TOPIC: How did a simple act of kindness make a profound difference in your life?
 
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Belleview Public Library
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2500 to register.
 
Friday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m.
Freedom Public Library
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2580 to register.
 
Friday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m.
Dunnellon Public Library
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2520 to register. 
TOPIC: How do you keep your spirits up during difficult times?

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m.
Marion Oaks Public Library
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2570 to register. 
 
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m.
Forest Public Library
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2540 to register. 
 
Monday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.
Reddick Public Library
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2566 to register. 
See all programs in our online calendar.
GAME TIME
Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 4.30 p.m. Belleview Public Library
Match wits with our librarians and other competitors in this zany virtual game show!
   All programs require preregistration. Call 352-438-2500 to register.
 
CHILDREN AND TEENS
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m.
Headquarters-Ocala
Ages 5-12 with caregivers. Ahoy, me mateys! Party like a buccaneer with high-seas humor and a treasure chest full of fun! Pirate dress encouraged. ARRGH! 
 
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-671-8551 to register
Create Your Own Comic
Friday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m.
Dunnellon Public Library
Strike a pose, snap a photo, sync your story and be your own comic book hero on
National Comic Book Day. 
 
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2520 to register
READING
Novels at Night Book Club
Enjoy spirited book discussions…virtually!
Tuesdays, 4 p.m
Headquarters-Ocala
September 8
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-671-8551 to register

Friday Book Club
Bring your bag lunch and an appetite for good books.
Fridays, 1 p.m.
Dunnellon Public Library
September 18
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe 
by Fannie Flag
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2520 to register
 
Monday Morning Book Club
Make some new friends and 
talk about books.
Mondays, 10:30 a.m
Fort McCoy Public Library
September 14
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2560 to register
 
Power Hour Book Club
Enjoy spirited book discussions.
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m
Belleview Public Library
September 8
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2500 to register

Forest Readers Book Club
Make new friends and talk about books!
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m
Forest Public Library
September 9
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
September 23
The Woods by Harlan Coben
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2540 to register
 
Novels at Noon
Make new friends and talk about books!
Wednesdays, noon
Marion Oaks Public Library
September 16
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson
All programs require preregistration.
Call 352-438-2570 to register.
 
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All Marion County Public Library System
locations will be closed on
Monday, September 7 for Labor Day