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  • Event flyer for Animal Science Classifications. Includes animal icons and event details: Tuesday, May 31 at 4 pm, The Hub, 917 W Main Street, Marion, IL 62959. Part of MCL Summer Reading 2022.

    Animal Tales: Animal Science at The Hub

    The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Is a dolphin a fish? Is a snake a mammal? Join "Animal Tales" to find out how to classify an animal. During the "Animal Science" program you will meet an…

  • Flyer for MCL Story Hour: Beyond the Beaten Path—Fairies! with Marion Garden Club at The Pavilion on June 1, starting at 10:30 am, for young children. Features a cartoon fairy and event details.

    Story Hour with Marion Garden Club

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

    Join Marion Carnegie Library and the Marion Garden Club at The Pavilion and read some stories, sing and dance, and make an awesome craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…

  • Illustration of two children playing with toys in a colorful playroom. Text announces Playroom Playdate at the MCL Childrens Department, Thursdays in June from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Playful stars and shapes decorate the background.

    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…

  • Three hands holding rainbow-colored rock candy sticks in front of large jars filled with pink and white rock candy. Text promotes a free grab-and-go craft for ages 8–12 at the library.

    Grab-and-Go Tween Craft – Rock Candy

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

    Pick up a grab-and-go craft kit, and make some tasty rock candy! While supplies last, stop by the MCL Children's department and pick up a kit! Adult supervision is recommended.…

  • A colorful library event poster shows various movie covers in a row, with text: “Tween Movie, Every Saturday at 1:00 P.M., For Ages 8 to 12.” A cartoon pug holding popcorn and a drink is in the bottom right corner.

    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…

  • Colorful flyer for MCL Lego Club with a childs hands building a Lego tower. Event is Monday, June 6 at 5:30 PM, for ages 0 to 12. Large Duplo blocks are 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, and don't forget to bring your friends! For ages birth to 12. NOTICE: All participants and parents…

  • Flyer for MCL Story Hour: Beyond the Beaten Path, featuring Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Event at The Hub on June 8, 10:30 am for younger children. Contact Marion Carnegie Library at (618) 993-5935.

    Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Story Hour at The Hub

    The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Meet at The Hub to hear some great stories, including a great butterfly story read by an expert at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge! Sing, Dance, and pick up your…

  • Illustration of two children playing with toys in a colorful playroom. Text announces Playroom Playdate at the MCL Childrens Department, Thursdays in June from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Playful stars and shapes decorate the background.

    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…

  • Colorful library event flyer for Kindness Riot on June 9, part of MCL Summer Reading 2022. Features raised hands holding “Be kind” signs, with encouraging messages: You can and Keep going on a forest-themed background.

    Kindness Riot

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

    Create empowering and supportive posters, then we'll riot outside the library and display those posters to spread kindness to our whole community! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree…

  • A flyer for Ssssssnakes! A Special Presentation from Kathleen Gaare-Wiese event on June 10 at 3 PM at The Hub, 917 W Main St, Marion, IL, for ages 0–19, part of MCL Summer Reading 2022. Features a cartoon snake.

    Ssssssnakes! at The Hub

    The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Learn about local snake varieties from Kathleen Gaare-Wiese - a retired educator, Illinois Master Naturalist, Boy Scouts of America Leader, and outdoor expert! You may even get to touch a…

  • A colorful library event poster shows various movie covers in a row, with text: “Tween Movie, Every Saturday at 1:00 P.M., For Ages 8 to 12.” A cartoon pug holding popcorn and a drink is in the bottom right corner.

    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 Story Hour: Beyond the Beaten Path—Gymnastics! at Extreme Kids Sports Center, June 15, starting at 10:30 am for young children. Includes contact info for Marion Carnegie Library and a playful background.

    Gymnastics! Story Hour at Extreme Kids

    Extreme Kids 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Come hear a fun Gymnastics story, sing and dance, and get your take-home craft. Stick around after the Story Hour festivities to climb, stretch and bounce at the amazing Extreme…