Runaway Puppet Theater
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
This summer, Runaway Puppet Theater presents three stories in their new show for Summer Reading 2026: Tall Tales, Tiny Heroes.
Laugh along with the outrageous tale of the Ugly Duckling (who suspiciously looks like a dinosaur), the madcap adventures of the Tiger and the Mouse, and the zany antics of Rumpelstiltskin!
The show also features interactive sing-alongs and humorous water buffalo jokes (well, at least we hope they’re humorous…) It’s the perfect summer adventure to help readers of all ages Unearth a Story!

Tween Movie
2026-06-27 13:00, 2026-07-11 13:00, 2026-07-18 13:00, 2026-07-25 13:00, 2026-08-01 13:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!

Builder's Club with Heartland LUG
2026-06-29 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks or join Heartland LUG in a fun building activity!
Use our building blocks to construct your masterpieces. Large Duplo Blocks will be available for younger children.

For ages 0-12.

Playroom Playdate
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 and 3 more dates
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Car Story Hour
2026-07-01 10:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Marion Toyota is bringing some cool cars to The Hub so we can explore, read about cars, sing and dance and take home a fun craft!

Builder's Club
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks!

Movement Story Hour
2026-07-10 10:30 | Extreme Kids, 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and Extreme Kids and read a book about gymnastics, sing and dance, and take home a fun gymnastic craft!

Tween Art Class
2026-07-14 13:00 | Little Egypt Art Association, 601 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL
Meet us at the Little Egypt Art Association Building and enjoy a cool how-to class with the artists!
Ages 8-12

Fed-Ex Story Hour
2026-07-15 10:30 | FedEx Ship Center, 108 Halfway Rd Suite B, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Join MCL and Fed-Ex and read a book about package delivery, sing and dance, and take home a fun Fed-Ex craft!

Camp Half-Blood
2026-07-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-16 13:30 - 14:30
Come discover your camp cabin and be prepared to battle with your fellow half-blood friends in camp trivia! There will be snacks, crafts, boat challenges, and more!
No campers will be harmed in these activities!

Willy Wonka Story Hour
2026-07-22 10:30 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and Kre8ive and read a book about candy, sing and dance, take home a fun Wonka craft and see a small performance from Kre8ive!

End of Summer Reading Party
2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet us at Emery Bros. Skating Rink and skate the night away! Don’t forget to bring your reading log so you can choose your FREE BOOK!

Frozen Story Hour
2026-07-29 10:30
Join MCL and Skyline Creek Productions and read a book about Frozen, sing and dance, take home a fun Frozen craft and see a small performance from Skyline Creek Productions!
