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Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party - Dino Dig

Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party - Dino Dig

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Everyone

The Mars Area Public Library will kick off our Summer Reading Program with a Dino Dig Event!  Join us for games, activities, face painting, snacks, and more.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Mars Area Public Library will kick off our Summer Reading Program with a Dino Dig Event!  Join us for games, activities, face painting, snacks, and more.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Firehouse Tour and More

Firehouse Tour and More

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children

 Visit the firehouse, check out the trucks, meet the firefighters and enjoy activities.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Visit the firehouse, check out the trucks, meet the firefighters and enjoy activities.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Picture of a white and tan coiled basket

Coil Baskets

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Step back in time to explore a craft that has been around since before written history. Use natural colors to honor the past, or experiment with the eye-catching hues available in modern times.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 25, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back in time to explore a craft that has been around since before written history. Use natural colors to honor the past, or experiment with the eye-catching hues available in modern times.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
Sunflower Day - Story Time and Seeds

Sunflower Day - Story Time and Seeds

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Purple (Blue & Red Combined) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Children

Join members of the Butler Fair Queen Court for a sunflower story time and fun activity in honor of Butler County’s rich agricultural heritage.

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Blue & Red Combined)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join members of the Butler Fair Queen Court for a sunflower story time and fun activity in honor of Butler County’s rich agricultural heritage.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Splish Splash Safe - Water Safety

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children

Stay safe this summer.  Learn about water safety from a life guard and apply your new knowledge on the Adam's Township Community Park Splash Pad.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay safe this summer.  Learn about water safety from a life guard and apply your new knowledge on the Adam's Township Community Park Splash Pad.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Clay and wire sculpture

Clay and Wire Sculpture

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

From the beginning of time humans have been working with metal and clay to create works of art. Try your hand at continuing this tradition with an easy-to-make sculpture! 

Registration Required
Registration will open on May 25, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the beginning of time humans have been working with metal and clay to create works of art. Try your hand at continuing this tradition with an easy-to-make sculpture! 

Disclaimer(s)

Lack of Interest

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

Messy Program

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
An example of circular weaving.

Circular Weaving

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Weaving is one of the oldest artforms in history. Nowadays, the creation of industrial weaving machines means that weaving by hand has faded from everyday life.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 17, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Weaving is one of the oldest artforms in history. Nowadays, the creation of industrial weaving machines means that weaving by hand has faded from everyday life.

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.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
Program Details

Artifact Preservation Workshop

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
One-Time Programs, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn from Kassidy Cobb, founder of History for the Ages, in this virtual workshop on preserving your most precious items, including:
 

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 15, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-Time Programs, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from Kassidy Cobb, founder of History for the Ages, in this virtual workshop on preserving your most precious items, including:
 

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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Program details.

Butler Symphony String Trio

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
One-Time Programs, Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will bring a string trio to the Mars Library today for an afternoon of Beethoven.  Come and enjoy the music.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: One-Time Programs, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will bring a string trio to the Mars Library today for an afternoon of Beethoven.  Come and enjoy the music.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Clay Leaf Imprint Dish

Clay Leaf Imprint Dish

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Blue Side (Kitchen Side) at Mars Area Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Take inspiration from both nature and the earth by making a clay leaf imprint dish! Pottery-making has been a part of human tradition from the dawn of time, so come to the library to connect with history while you get your hands dirty.

Registration Required
Registration will open on June 17, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, One-Time Programs, Summer Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take inspiration from both nature and the earth by making a clay leaf imprint dish! Pottery-making has been a part of human tradition from the dawn of time, so come to the library to connect with history while you get your hands dirty.

Disclaimer(s)

Lack of Interest

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

Messy Program

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.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Closed for Black Friday

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Closed for Christmas

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Closed for New Years Eve

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Mars Area Public Library
Closing
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Mars Area Public Library