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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.  

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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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