Playroom Playdate
2023-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come meet new friends in our 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 Tween Movie
2023-01-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
For ages 8 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.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-01-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-02-20 17:30 - 19:00
MCL Lego Club is now Builder’s Club! Join us at Marion Carnegie Library 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.

MCL Story Hour - Wheels on the Bus
2023-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-02 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read fun Wheels on the Bus stories! Take home a bus craft too!
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 Grab-and-Go Craft - Friendship Bracelet Kit
2023-02-03 09:00 - 17:00
Starting Friday, February 3 – and while supplies last – visit the MCL Children’s Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to make a friendship bracelet!
Kits are free and available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTICE: Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Playroom Playdate
2023-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
Come meet new friends in our 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 Presents: Take Your Child to the Library Day
2023-02-04 10:00
Saturday, February 4 is “Take Your Child to the Library Day”, and you can celebrate during a special MCL Builder’s Club from 10 am to 4 pm at the library. Check out the building and stop by the Children’s Department on the bottom floor to pick up a commemorative bookmark!
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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-02-06 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-13 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-20 13:30 - 14:00
Join MCL and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for this fun program on healthy choices using art, stories, and music!
There’s new fun at each edition of EatPlayGrow™ so come as often as you can!
Registration is encouraged, and you can register in the MCL Children’s Department or by phone at 618-993-5935.
This event is completely free and no library card is necessary.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Story Hour - Dragon
2023-02-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-09 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read fun dragon stories! Take home a dragon craft too!
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 Children's Valentine Crafts!
2023-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-14 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate your family’s love for the library with make-and-take Valentine-themed crafts in the MCL Children’s Department!
The Children’s Department will provide all the materials you’ll need to make Valentine Cards, Gnome Heart Hands, Yar-wrapped Hearts, and more!
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 - Heart
2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-16 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read fun heart-themed stories! Take home a fun heart craft too!
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 - Friendship
2023-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-23 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read great friendship stories! Take home a fun craft too!
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 - Let's Move It!
2023-03-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-02 10:30 - 11:30
Be prepared to move it, move it!
We will read movement stories, sing movement songs, and send home a fun movement 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.
