MCL Story Hour - Dragon
2023-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-02-13 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-20 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Children's Valentine Crafts!
2023-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 Builder's Club
2023-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 - Friendship
2023-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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.

MCL Grab-and-Go Craft - Finger-Knit Butterfly
2023-03-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Starting Friday, March 3 – and while supplies last – visit the MCL Children’s Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to finger-knit a butterfly!
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
2023-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2023-03-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Story Hour - Vacation
2023-03-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Get prepared for Spring Break by reading fun vacation stories! Take home a fun activity packet for the road!
Note – this week’s Story Hour happens on Wednesday ONLY! Don’t miss it!
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 - Green
2023-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read Green stories and sing and dance. Then make a fun green hat!
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.
