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Rolled Magazine Art

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn old magazines into vibrant, eye-catching art! This versatile craft can be applied to a variety of different outlines, from the abstract to the complex.

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Lack of Interest

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

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Board Game Club - "3 Chapters"

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Ongoing Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn a new game each month.  Today's game:  3 Chapters.

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Moonscape Painting

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The “soil” surface of the moon is called regolith, a fine powder made from rock fragments and bits of volcanic glass.  In this STEM activity, we use our own materials to recreate the texture and paint moonscapes.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to BeeKeeping

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 21, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this presentation we will discuss honeybee biology, beekeeping equipment, hive checks, and how to get started into beekeeping.
 

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chromatography

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chromatography is the process of separating a substance into its components.  We’ll be experimenting with washable markers and coffee filters to find out what pigments go into any given color.  Mark your guesses down and see how many you

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Book Bingo

4:30pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 1, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's bingo featuring famous book characters.  Choose from categories like heroes, villains, or picture books, then settle in for bingo.  Small prizes to winners of each round.

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Please Register Each Individual

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Ongoing Events
Event Details:

Our Teen Advisory Board meets each month to discuss how teens can influence the library's programs, collection, and atmosphere to better serve the teen population.  New teens welcome.  Light refreshments provided.

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Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Closed for Good Friday

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

April Showers bring Summer Flowers

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 4, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cut Flower Gardening

Presented by Diane Dallos, Extension Educator & Master Gardener Coordinator, Penn State Extension Butler County

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Meet the Author: Rodney Phillips

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talks
Registration Required
Event Details:

Description:  Local author Rodney Phillips will discuss the writing process, his newly published book “Dissention”, and will have copies of his book available for purchase.  Rodney is a Pittsburgh native and “D

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Create Your Own Shampoo

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 11, 2026 @ 12:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
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.  

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Program Fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create Your Own Conditioner

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 11, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Spring Book Sale

04/16/2026 @ 10:00am–04/19/2026 @ 3:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Board Game Club - "Telestrations"

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
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"

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Please Register Each Individual

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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spin-Art

4:30pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 22, 2026 @ 12:01am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SEED TO SUPPER

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Button Bouquets

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side) (needs editing)
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SEED TO SUPPER

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Penn State Extention is doing the registration for these workshops.  Diane Dallos 724-287-4761 ext 6

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jams and Jellies

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Jams and Jellies

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

SEED TO SUPPER

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Penn State Extention is doing the registration for these workshops.  Diane Dallos 724-287-4761 ext 6

This event is in the "Adults" group

SEED TO SUPPER

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Penn State Extention is doing the registration for these workshops.  Diane Dallos 724-287-4761 ext 6

This event is in the "Adults" group

SEED TO SUPPER

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Purple (Entire Room) (needs editing)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Penn State Extention is doing the registration for these workshops.  Diane Dallos 724-287-4761 ext 6

Branches:
Mars Area Public Library