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  • 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.

    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…

  • 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 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…

  • Flyer with a red-nosed reindeer illustration and text: MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am for all younger children. Reindeer December 14 & 15 on a pink and green checkered background.

    Story Hour – Reindeer

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

    Read exciting reindeer stories, sing and dance, then stay to make a nifty reindeer hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…

  • Flyer with a red-nosed reindeer illustration and text: MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am for all younger children. Reindeer December 14 & 15 on a pink and green checkered background.

    Story Hour – Reindeer

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

    Read exciting reindeer stories, sing and dance, then stay to make a nifty reindeer hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…

  • EatPlayGrow™: A program for preschoolers on healthy choices using art, stories, and music. Registration is recommended. Illinois Extension and Marion Carnegie Library logos are included.

    EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library

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

    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™…

  • 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…

  • Flyer for MCL Lego Club with a festive Lego Christmas tree, presents, and snow. Event is on Monday, December 19, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM, for ages 0 to 12. Duplo blocks available for young children.

    MCL Lego Club

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

    Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…

  • Illustration of the Grinch in a Santa hat next to text: Grinch December 21 & 22. MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am. For all younger children. Background features a red and green checkered pattern.

    Story Hour – Grinch!

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

    Meet the Grinch, hear his story, sing and dance, and take home a Grinchy craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…

  • Illustration of the Grinch in a Santa hat next to text: Grinch December 21 & 22. MCL Story Hour. Events start at 10:30 am. For all younger children. Background features a red and green checkered pattern.

    Story Hour – Grinch!

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

    Meet the Grinch, hear his story, sing and dance, and take home a Grinchy craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…