Marathon Branch Library

Located in the heart of the Keys, the Marathon Branch Library serves the city of Marathon and the Middle Keys.

3490 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050

(305) 743-5156

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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    Marathon Branch News

  • What do I read next? We’re here to help

    Helping readers find their next favorite book is one of our favorite things to do.

  • Book Club In A Bag Offers Dozens Of Titles To Choose From

    Each bag includes 10 copies of a book club title and a list of discussion programs. They loan for a 6-week period.

Marathon Branch Events

May
3
Fri
Photography Basics: Take Better Pictures @ Marathon branch
May 3 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Would you like to learn more about your camera, or camera phone, and how it works?  Are your pictures underexposed, overexposed, out of focus, poorly composed, or just plain old dull, and boring? If you answered yes to any of these questions join us on Friday mornings from 11 AM till 1 PM in the Activity Center to learn how to take better pictures and do fun assignments!  Not only will you learn how to take better pictures, but you can also reap the benefits of photography.

Top Benefits of Photography

  1. Photography is a form of self-care.
  2. Photography improves a person’s well-being through community interaction.
  3. It also improves well-being through the potential for reminiscence.
  4. Helps to find beauty in our world.
  5. Enhances memory and keeps your brain healthy.
  6. Gets you outdoors and makes you exercise.
  7. Photography makes you enjoy what you are doing more.
  8. Photography can help people who are struggling with depression.
  9. Stimulates and improves your creativity.

Kids Crafts @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
May 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us at 4 PM, in the Activity Center for our kids & teen crafts, Check the calendar for exact dates.  Each Kids Craft we will do a different craft or activity!

 

 

May
4
Sat
Story Time Saturday @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
May 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Saturdays at 10:30 AM Children’s Area

2nd Floor