MCL Story Hour - Heart
2024-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Heartland Regional Medical Center, 3333 West DeYoung Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at Heartland Regional Medical Center and learn all about the human heart from Nate Clark of River to River Heart Group!
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
2024-06-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
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
2024-06-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-03 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
2024-07-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-29 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 each Monday in July! Bring friends and create whatever you can imagine.
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 - Adoption
2024-07-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Williamson County Courthouse, 200 W Jefferson St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet MCL Story Hour at the Williamson County Courthouse, and hear Judge Amanda Byassee Gott read adoption stories in the very room where children are officially adopted by their families! This will be a fun celebration of all things adoption!
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.

Half-Blood Camp at MCL
2024-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Discover your camp cabin and be prepared to battle with your fellow half-blood friends in camp trivia! There will be snacks, crafts, chariot races, and more! **No campers will be harmed in these activities!**
This event is free and intended for ages 8 – 18. Space is limited, so arrive early!
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 - Sweet Tooth with Smile Doctors Orthodontics
2024-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Smile Doctors Orthodontics – Marion, 3108 West Deyoung Street, A, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up at Smile Doctors in Marion, read stories, sing and dance, then enjoy a sweet treat!
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.

Hooked on Science with Jason Lindsey
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Jason Lindsey, aka “Mr. Science,” with Hooked on Science, for some mind-blowing summer STEM.
This event is free and intended for ages 0 – 12. Space is limited, so arrive early!
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 - Spaghetti! with Bennie's Italian Foods
2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Bennie’s Italian Foods & Pizza, 309 N Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read a spaghetti story, sing and dance, and take home a fun spaghetti craft! Then enjoy delicious spaghetti for yourself!
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 End of Summer Reading Party - Dinosaur Puppets!
2024-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Feller Express will present an informational program with their GIANT DINOSAUR PUPPETS! After the program, the puppets will be available for photos and there will be a variety of crafts and activities that children can do.
Bring your completed Summer Reading log and pick up a FREE BOOK to take home!
Thanks to Legence Bank for their sponsorship of this event!
This event is free and intended for ages 0 – 12. Space is limited, so arrive early!
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 - Market Street Music Conservatory
2024-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Market Street Music Conservatory, 310 N. Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join April Camden Mitter in this nature-inspired Story Hour held at Market Street Conservatory as you read, dance, sing, and take home a fun 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 Builder's Club
2024-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring friends to Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club and create whatever you can imagine.
For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children.
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.
