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  • A festive fall graphic with soft orange and yellow bokeh, autumn leaves, and text: “MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am for all younger children. Thanksgiving November 23 only” next to a pilgrim hat illustration.

    Story Hour – Thanksgiving

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Read fun Thanksgiving books, sing and dance, and take home a fun holiday craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…

  • A colorful flyer shows movie posters in a row above bold text: “Tween Movie Every Saturday at 1:00 P.M.”, with a pug in sunglasses holding popcorn and a drink, and “For ages 8 to 12” in red text.

    MCL Tween Movie

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • A digital graphic with a soft, autumn-themed background, featuring leaves at the bottom. Text reads: MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am. For all younger children. Star November 30 and December 1.

    Story Hour – Star

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Read great star stories, sing and dance and take home a sparkly star craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…

  • A digital graphic with a soft, autumn-themed background, featuring leaves at the bottom. Text reads: MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am. For all younger children. Star November 30 and December 1.

    Story Hour – Star

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Read great star stories, sing and dance and take home a sparkly star craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…

  • A decorated Christmas tree with presents underneath stands next to text about a Tween Grab & Go Craft: Pringle Lid Ornament Kits, available Friday, December 2 at Marion Carnegie Library for ages 8 to 12.

    MCL Grab-and-Go Craft – Pringles Can Lid Ornament

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Starting Friday, December 2 - 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 cool…

  • Illustration of two children playing with toys in a colorful playroom, surrounded by stars and dots. Text reads, Playroom Playdate. Fridays from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Meet new friends in our newly remodeled playroom.

    Playroom Playdate

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • A collage of kid-friendly movie posters above text that reads: Tween Movie, Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. For ages 8 to 12. On the right, a dog with sunglasses holds popcorn and a drink.

    MCL Tween Movie

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Festive flyer for a drive-thru visit with Santa Claus at The Pavilion in Marion, IL, on December 3 and 4 from 3–5 pm, featuring Santa in a car, event details, and sponsor logos.
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    Drive Thru Visit with Santa Claus

    The Pavilion Events 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Bring the kiddos to the Drive-Thru Visit with Santa Claus at The Pavilion! And keep an eye out for The Grinch... Conquer the line from the comfort of your vehicle,…

  • Festive flyer for a drive-thru visit with Santa Claus at The Pavilion in Marion, IL, on December 3 and 4 from 3–5 pm, featuring Santa in a car, event details, and sponsor logos.

    Drive Thru Visit with Santa Claus

    The Pavilion Events 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Bring the kiddos to the Drive-Thru Visit with Santa Claus at The Pavilion! And keep an eye out for The Grinch... Conquer the line from the comfort of your vehicle,…

  • A festive flyer for Childrens Holiday Crafts! with images of an origami tree bookmark, pop-up gingerbread cards, and a popsicle stick Star of David. Event info: Dec 5–8, 5–7 pm, for ages 0–12, at MCLs Childrens Department.

    MCL’s Very Merry Children’s Holiday Crafts

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Bring the family to MCL to create holiday memories - and some crafts! The library's Children's Department provides all the materials you'll need to make Origami Tree Bookmarks, Pop-Up Gingerbread…

  • A festive flyer for Childrens Holiday Crafts! with images of an origami tree bookmark, pop-up gingerbread cards, and a popsicle stick Star of David. Event info: Dec 5–8, 5–7 pm, for ages 0–12, at MCLs Childrens Department.

    MCL’s Very Merry Children’s Holiday Crafts

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Bring the family to MCL to create holiday memories - and some crafts! The library's Children's Department provides all the materials you'll need to make Origami Tree Bookmarks, Pop-Up Gingerbread…

  • Illustration of people singing with the text: “Christmas Carols w/ MHS Madrigals and MJHS Jazz Choir December 7 & 8. MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am for all younger children.” Red and green text on a checkered background.
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    Story Hour – Christmas Carols

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with local groups! We'll be joined by the Marion High School Madrigals on Wednesday, December 7, and by the Marion…