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Rabbit rolled magazine art

Rolled Magazine Art

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Registration will close on March 12, 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:

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.

2018 PA Honey Queen

Introduction to BeeKeeping

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

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

Summer Flowers

April Showers bring Summer Flowers

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

Cut Flower Gardening

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

Woman Browsing Book Sale

Spring Book Sale

04/16/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/19/2026 @ 3:00pm

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone
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.

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

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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.

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

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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.

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Story Tots

10:30am–11:00am
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Program Type: Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 23, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, 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 (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.

Story Tots

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 25, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Baby Bounce

10:30am–11:00am
Infants
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 12, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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.

Closed for Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, 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 (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.

Story Tots

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 25, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Baby Bounce

10:30am–11:00am
Infants
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 26, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Story Tots

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 8, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Baby Bounce

10:30am–11:00am
Infants
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: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Story Tots

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 15, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Baby Bounce

10:30am–11:00am
Infants
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 16, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Red Side (Street Side)
Age Group: Infants
Program Type: Ongoing Events, Storytime Groups
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 (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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Black Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for New Years Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library