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Meet the Author: Rodney Phillips

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Program Type:

Author Talks

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on April 9, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
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 “Dissension”, and will have copies of his book available for purchase.  Rodney is a Pittsburgh native and “D

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Create Your Own Shampoo

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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.  

Program details.

Create Your Own Conditioner

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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.  

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
Library Branch: Mars Area Public Library
Room: Blue Side (Kitchen Side)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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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Create Your Own Shampoo

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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.  

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Program Fee

There is an additional fee for this program.

Create Your Own Conditioner

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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.

Seed to Supper

12:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Seed to Supper

12:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Jams and Jellies

11:00am–1:00pm
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.

Jams and Jellies

11:00am–1:00pm
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.

Seed to Supper

12:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Seed to Supper

12:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Seed to Supper

12:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Seed to Supper

12:00pm–2:00pm
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.

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library

Artifact Preservation Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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:
 

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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. 

Closed for Labor Day

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Closing
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Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Veterans Day

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Closed for Thanksgiving

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Closing
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Closed for Black Friday

All Day
Closing
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Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
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Mars Area Public Library

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
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Mars Area Public Library

Closed for New Years Eve

All Day
Closing
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Mars Area Public Library

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mars Area Public Library