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

  • Lady Whistledown Spills The Tea

    You are cordially invited to a tea party at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at the Marathon Library branch, 3490 Overseas Highway. The purpose of the party is to discuss Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton novels and the upcoming third series of the Netflix TV show “Bridgerton,” adapted from the books.

  • 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

Apr
19
Fri
Slime Time @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Apr 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This is your chance to get messy and make SLIME!

 

Slime has several benefits:

  • Motor skills improvement: Slime is a sensory toy that can help develop fine motor skills.
  • Nerve-calming: Slime can help calm nerves and reduce stress.
  • Mindful behavior: Slime can help promote mindful behavior.
  • Focus: Adding ingredients, colors and textures helps children to focus on the task at hand.
  • Sensory input: Kneading, pulling, and squishing slime provides tactile and proprioception input.
  • Stress relief: Playing with slime can help children deal with stress.
  • Strength: Playing with slime can improve hand strength and mobility

Apr
20
Sat
Story Time Saturday @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Apr 20 @ 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

Teen Sketch Workshop @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Apr 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Want some sketching guidance?
Come to the Sketch Workshop every other Fridays 3:00-4:45 in Study Room 5, 2nd Floor.