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Create Your Own Shampoo

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Doctor Heather Setzenfand teaches how to make your own shampoo and conditioner in a pair of back-to-back classes.  Shampoo at 10am.  Conditioner at 11am.
Please register for each class individually.  

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Doctor Heather Setzenfand teaches how to make your own shampoo and conditioner in a pair of back-to-back classes.  Shampoo at 10am.  Conditioner at 11am.
Please register for each class individually.  

Disclaimer(s)

Program Fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Program details.

Create Your Own Conditioner

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Doctor Heather Setzenfand teaches how to make your own shampoo and conditioner in a pair of back-to-back classes.  Shampoo at 10am.  Conditioner at 11am.
Please register for each class individually.  

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Doctor Heather Setzenfand teaches how to make your own shampoo and conditioner in a pair of back-to-back classes.  Shampoo at 10am.  Conditioner at 11am.
Please register for each class individually.  

Disclaimer(s)

Program Fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Woman Browsing Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

04/16/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/19/2026 @ 3:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Mars Area Library for the Spring Book Sale, held by the Friends of the Library! If you have large amounts of items to donate, bring them to the library between the days of Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Stop by the Mars Area Library for the Spring Book Sale, held by the Friends of the Library! If you have large amounts of items to donate, bring them to the library between the days of Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15.

Program details.

Board Game Club - "Telestrations"

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Events, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Learn to play a new game each month.  Today's game:  "Telestrations"

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 12:01am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play a new game each month.  Today's game:  "Telestrations"

Disclaimer(s)

Image Release

Image Release: The Mars Area Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Introduce your child to essential pre-reading skills with stories, songs, rhymes and more with Miss Tara’s fun and engaging program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Story Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime Groups
Age Group:
Children
Story Time:

Introduce your child to essential pre-reading skills with stories, songs, rhymes and more with Miss Tara’s fun and engaging program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 6, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime Groups
Registration Required

Introduce your child to essential pre-reading skills with stories, songs, rhymes and more with Miss Tara’s fun and engaging program for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Top-down view of a large amount of various sizes and colors of LEGO bricks

LEGO Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
LEGO Club
Age Group:
Children
LEGO Club:

Join us for a one hour drop-in, free play Lego building session! Children will have the opportunity to use our many bins of Legos to build their own creations. Creations will be on...

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: LEGO Club

Join us for a one hour drop-in, free play Lego building session! Children will have the opportunity to use our many bins of Legos to build their own creations. Creations will be on display in the Children's area for one month until the next Lego Club meeting. An optional monthly Lego challenge is also available!

oin Miss Tara for fun and engaging songs, activities/manipulatives, and stories for children and their caregivers.

Story Tots

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime Groups
Age Group:
Children
Story Tots:

Join Miss Tara for fun and engaging songs, activities/manipulatives, and stories for children and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime Groups

Join Miss Tara for fun and engaging songs, activities/manipulatives, and stories for children and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Spin-Art

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
, Tweens, Teens

Spin-Art combines technology and art into one unique event.  Choose your paint colors, activate the machine, and start painting on your spinning canvas to create dazzling colorful effects.

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 22, 2026 @ 12:01am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spin-Art combines technology and art into one unique event.  Choose your paint colors, activate the machine, and start painting on your spinning canvas to create dazzling colorful effects.

Disclaimer(s)

Image Release

Image Release: The Mars Area Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph and video record all events and activities for promotional purposes. 

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Baby Bounce

Baby Bounce

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants
Baby Bounce:

Simple songs, movements and stories with Miss Tara that introduce infants and their caregivers to learning and literacy.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 9, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Simple songs, movements and stories with Miss Tara that introduce infants and their caregivers to learning and literacy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Discover the benefits of becoming a Seed to Supper partner! Help Penn State Extension Master Gardeners empower novice gardeners to grow their own food while strengthening food security in the community.

SEED TO SUPPER

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Button Bouquet Example

Button Bouquets

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Make a charming bouquet that will last forever! Using buttons, floral wire, salt shakers, and other materials, you’ll make a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement perfect for bringing a pop of color into a room.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 9, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a charming bouquet that will last forever! Using buttons, floral wire, salt shakers, and other materials, you’ll make a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement perfect for bringing a pop of color into a room.

Disclaimer(s)

Lack of Interest

This event may be cancelled due to lack of interest if there are less then five registrations.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Children doing yoga on blue yoga mats

Yoga for Kids

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Events
Age Group:
Children
Yoga for Kids, presented by IvyRehab for Kids:

Experience the elements of yoga (breathe, move, rest) in a fun and engaging way with age-appropriate poses and a focus on breathing, relaxation, and meditation. This is a wonderful...

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 24, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events
Registration Required

Experience the elements of yoga (breathe, move, rest) in a fun and engaging way with age-appropriate poses and a focus on breathing, relaxation, and meditation. This is a wonderful way for children to stretch their bodies and calm their minds. 

Loose clothing recommended to allow for comfortable movement. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual (Including Adults)

Please register each individual person (including any adults) attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Inviting all princesses, knights and other heroes to come dressed for our Spring Fair with fun activities, crafts and a chance to meet a storybook princess in person.

Ren Fest

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
One-Time Programs
Age Group:
Children

Inviting all princesses, knights and other heroes to come dressed for our Spring Fair with fun activities, crafts and a chance to meet a storybook princess in person.

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 25, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: One-Time Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inviting all princesses, knights and other heroes to come dressed for our Spring Fair with fun activities, crafts and a chance to meet a storybook princess in person.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Register Each Individual (Including Adults)

Please register each individual person (including any adults) attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Events, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Children
PAWs to Read:

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to...

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Reading Programs
Registration Required

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Events, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Children
PAWs to Read:

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to...

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 4:45pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Reading Programs
Registration Required

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Open configuration options Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Ongoing Events, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Children
PAWs to Read:

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to...

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Reading Programs
Registration Required

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

PAWS to Read

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board, One-Time Programs
Age Group:
Children
PAWs to Read:

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to...

Registration Required
Registration will open on March 28, 2026 @ 5:15pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Library Board, One-Time Programs
Registration Required

Make a 15-minute appointment to practice your reading skills with the cutest listener ever, a golden retriever named Wally! Sign up to secure one of the available time slots. Up to two siblings per registration. Bring a book or two, but no toys.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Storytots

Story Tots

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Red Side (Street Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Story Tots:

Join Miss Tara for fun and engaging songs, activities/manipulatives, and stories for children and their caregivers.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Registration Required

Join Miss Tara for fun and engaging songs, activities/manipulatives, and stories for children and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please Register Each Individual

Please register each individual person attending this program. If more than one person is attending, click the "Add Another" button to add additional people.

Discover the benefits of becoming a Seed to Supper partner! Help Penn State Extension Master Gardeners empower novice gardeners to grow their own food while strengthening food security in the community.

SEED TO SUPPER

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Penn State Ext Food Preservation Program

Jams and Jellies

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Discover the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly.

Penn State Ext Food Preservation Program

Jams and Jellies

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Discover the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly.

Discover the benefits of becoming a Seed to Supper partner! Help Penn State Extension Master Gardeners empower novice gardeners to grow their own food while strengthening food security in the community.

SEED TO SUPPER

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Discover the benefits of becoming a Seed to Supper partner! Help Penn State Extension Master Gardeners empower novice gardeners to grow their own food while strengthening food security in the community.

SEED TO SUPPER

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Discover the benefits of becoming a Seed to Supper partner! Help Penn State Extension Master Gardeners empower novice gardeners to grow their own food while strengthening food security in the community.

SEED TO SUPPER

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Seed to Supper is an in-depth beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.