Things to Do: Dec. 28 - Jan. 1

1. Heat It Up: Teen Winter Reading Dec. 29 - Jan. 2

This is for my type of people: Readers. Not every high school and junior high school student feels the need to read after their homework is done, but for those who do, this represents a good opportunity to meet others with similar interests at the . Plus, there is pizza and prizes. Come at 9:30 a.m. on any of the above dates. 

Another reading program, but this time for the little ones. Kids from 3 years through the fifth grade can come and start reading today. For every one and a half hours that you spend reading and taking part in other activities, you can come into the Marion Public Library and choose a prize

Exactly what it sounds like. Come to the Marion Public Library from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. to join others in word games. Anyone can come, and it's free. For those who don't know what Scrabble is, it is like Words With Friends, except in real life.

is hosting a new years party featuring the Cedar Rapids area band, Crazy Delicious. They describe themselves as a Rock band with a hint of country, but if that isn't enough for you, head over to their website to see if they play the kind of stuff you are into.