Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2022-11-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!
For ages 8 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.

Story Hour - Star
2022-11-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read great star stories, sing and dance and take home a sparkly star 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 Grab-and-Go Craft - Pringles Can Lid Ornament
2022-12-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Friday, December 2 – 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 holiday ornament using a Pringles can lid!
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.

Playroom Playdate
2022-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Drive Thru Visit with Santa Claus
2022-12-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring the kiddos to the Drive-Thru Visit with Santa Claus at The Pavilion! And keep an eye out for The Grinch…
Conquer the line from the comfort of your vehicle, then hop out for a picture with Santa!
Enjoy complimentary photography by MCL staff. Library-provided photos will be uploaded to this very Facebook page within a few days of the events.
This event is absolutely free and open to the public. No library card is necessary.
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's Very Merry Children's Holiday Crafts
2022-12-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring the family to MCL to create holiday memories – and some crafts!
The library’s Children’s Department provides all the materials you’ll need to make Origami Tree Bookmarks, Pop-Up Gingerbread Cards, Letters to Santa, and Star of David Popsicle Stick Crafts.
While you’re at the library, visit the Main Floor to enjoy some cocoa – only $1 at Carnegie Commons – and caroling.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour - Christmas Carols
2022-12-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with local groups! We’ll be joined by the Marion High School Madrigals on Wednesday, December 7, and by the Marion Junior High School Jazz Choir on Thursday, December 8!
A take-home craft will be available each day.
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.

Story Hour - Reindeer
2022-12-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read exciting reindeer stories, sing and dance, then stay to make a nifty reindeer 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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2022-12-15 13:30 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for this fun program on healthy choices using art, stories, and music!
There’s new fun at each edition of EatPlayGrow™ so come as often as you can!
Registration is encouraged, and you can register in the MCL Children’s Department or by phone at 618-993-5935.
This event is completely free and no library card is necessary.
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 Lego Club
2022-12-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library’s Lego 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.

Story Hour - Grinch!
2022-12-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet the Grinch, hear his story, sing and dance, and take home a Grinchy 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.

Story Hour - Snow
2022-12-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read chill snow stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun snow 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.

Story Hour - Snowmen
2023-01-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read Snowman stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun Snowman 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.
