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MCL Story Hour - Mouse
2023-11-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Squeak in to MCL Story Hour to read some mouse stories, sing and dance, and make a fun craft!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-11-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-18 17:30 - 19:00
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club and create whatever you can imagine. Don’t forget to bring your friends!
For ages birth to 12.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Playroom Playdate
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-02 10:00 - 12:00
On Tuesdays, come meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department!
Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Thanksgiving
2023-11-22 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to MCL Story Hour to hear some Thanksgiving stories, sing and dance, and make a fun craft!
Note – this week’s MCL Story Hour happens _only_ on Wednesday.
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Tree
2023-11-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-11-30 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to MCL Story Hour to hear some stories about trees, sing and dance, and take home a fun craft!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Christmas Carol with MHS Madrigals
2023-12-06 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with the MHS Madrigals!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Christmas Carol with MJHS Jazz Choir
2023-12-07 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with the Marion Junior High School Jazz Choir!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Snowflake
2023-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-14 10:30 - 11:30
Hear some snowflake stories, sing, and dance with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila at MCL!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - The Grinch with Bill Swinford
2023-12-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-21 10:30 - 11:30
This special edition of MCL Story Hour will feature hot chocolate and cookies, pictures with the Grinch, a take-home craft, singing, dancing, and a special guest who’ll read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Winter
2023-12-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-28 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to read winter stories, sing, dance, and pick up a fun craft at Marion Carnegie Library!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Polar Bear
2024-01-03 10:30 - 11:30
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we’ll read about Polar Bears, sign, dance, and take home a fun craft. Bring the kiddos and check it out!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
