Playroom Playdate
2023-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays, 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.

Illinois Junior Chefs
2023-06-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Thank you, Chef! The University of Illinois Extension’s SNAP-Education program is teaming up with Marion Carnegie Library to offer Illinois Junior Chefs – a 5-night cooking education program for ages 8 – 13. It’s totally free and open to everyone aged 8 – 13!
Practice some important kitchen skills, like measuring ingredients, using a knife, and cracking an egg. Learn some new recipes. Try something new!
This program requires registration. Visit the MCL Children’s Department or call the library at 618-993-5935 starting May 30 to secure your slot.
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 - Paletas
2023-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Hear fun stories about these traditional Hispanic frozen treats, then enjoy one for yourself and make a paletas craft!
This event is free and intended for ages 0 – 12. No registration is required.
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 Department End-of-Summer-Reading Foam Party presented by Legence Bank
2023-06-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring a towel and come play in the foam on our back parking lot! We’ll have Bubbles and Popsicles and Sidewalk Chalk too!
Return your Summer Reading Log at the party and pick up a prize bag, while supplies last.
This event is free and open to everyone aged 0 – 12, Register for your time slot in the MCL Children’s Department beginning Friday, June 16!
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
2023-07-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 Builder's Club
2023-07-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s 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 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 - Bear
2023-07-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join your friends in reading great Bear stories, singing, dancing and making a Bear 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.

MCL Grab-and-Go Craft - Yarn & Toothpick Butterfly
2023-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Friday, July 7 – 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 Yarn & Toothpick Butterfly craft!
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.

Butterflies! Crafts and Caterpillar Introductions
2023-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Make some cool butterfly crafts and meet our new butterfly caterpillars that will be growing and changing over the next few weeks!
Don’t miss the exciting butterfly release on Tuesday, July 25 at 4:30!
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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays, 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 Story Hour - Lucy Cousins
2023-07-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
If you know Maisy the Mouse, then you know the work of Lucy Cousins! Read some great stories, sing, dance and take home a neat Lucy Cousins 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 Children's Department Water Party
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Wear your swimsuit and come prepared to splash around, throw water balloons, and make bubbles!
This event is free and open to everyone aged 0 – 12. No library card is required.
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.

Bath Bomb Workshop for Tweens with Lavish Bath Box
2023-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Lavish Bath Box – Marion Square, 605 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at Lavish Bath Box and learn how to make bath bombs and lip scrubs in yummy scents!
This event is totally free and intended for ages 8 – 12.
Registration is required and you can visit https://www.lavishbathbox.com/products/tweens-workshop to sign up starting July 5th!
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 - Chirp!
2023-07-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun bird stories, sing and dance and take home an adorable bird 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

Butterfly Release Party
2023-07-25 16:30 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come experience the exciting release of our library butterflies!
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 - Number
2023-07-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun number stories, sing and dance and take home a cool number 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.
