Playroom Playdate
2025-05-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings! Playroom Playdate is intended for all 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.

Tween Movie
2025-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL Children’s Department every Saturday 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.

Playroom Playdate
2025-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up with friends or make new ones in our fun playroom!

FedEx Story Hour
2025-06-04 10:30 - 11:30 | FedEx Ship Center, 108 Halfway Rd Suite B, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Meet at the FedEx Marion Distribution Center for stories, songs, a tour and a bit of FedEx swag!

Goofy Golf Story Hour
2025-06-11 10:30 - 23:30 | Goofy Golf, 1403 N Garfield St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Goofy Golf in Ray Fosse Park for a round of mini-golf, stories, songs and a bit of frozen snow!

Afternoon Chalk Party
2025-06-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Children and Teens are invited to chalk up the sidewalks in front of the library today! The library will provide the chalk and you provide the imagination! Cool off with a free sno cone from Tropical Sno!

Wackadoo Puppy Party
2025-06-18 10:30 - 23:30 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet Bluey and Bingo, play games and hear a Bluey story, then get a picture with the sister pups!

Do Art Tween Creations
2025-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Ages 8-12. Jerry and Chet will be leading this creative art program for the tweens! Create amazing things with a variety of art materials.

Airport Story Hour
2025-06-25 10:30 - 11:00 | Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, 10400 Terminal Dr Ste 200, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Meet at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois for stories, songs and a cool take home craft!

Babaloo
2025-07-01 10:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get rowdy with Babaloo and his drums, balloons and more! This interactive program will entertain children of all ages!

Ages : Birth to 12

Playroom Playdate
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends or meet up with old friends in our fun playroom!
All younger Children

City Hall Story Hour
2025-07-02 10:30 | Marion City Hall, 350 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Join Mayor Absher as he reads great community stories and shares stories about how Marion is a great community! There will be singing, dancing, take-home packet and tours!
Ages Birth to 12

Tween Movie
2025-07-05 13:00, 2025-07-12 13:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a fun Tween Movie!

Ages 8-12

Builder's Club
2025-07-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come build whatever you can imagine!

Ages Birth to 12

Library Hoedown at Texas Roadhouse
2025-07-09 10:30 | Texas Roadhouse, 2800 W DeYoung Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
You’re in for a Rootin’ Tootin’ time at Texas Roadhouse with games, races and line dancing!

Ages Birth to 12

Playroom Playdate
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00

Animal Tales
2025-07-15 14:00 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
You’ll enjoy meeting animals from all over the world!
Ages Birth to 12

Super Mario Bros. Drive In Party
2025-07-16 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Decorate a box to look like your car, enjoy some snacks and make some crafts while watching the Super Mario Bros. movie!
Ages Birth to 12

Playroom Playdate
2025-07-17 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends or meet up with old friends in our fun playroom!

All younger ages.

End of Summer Roller Skating Party-Children's
2025-07-17 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!

Ages Birth to 12
