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MCL Story Hour - Zoo
2023-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun zoo stories, sing and dance, then take home a mystery zoo animal puppet 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-28 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-27 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 Story Hour - Earth Day with Marion Garden Club
2023-04-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read stories about Earth Day, sing and dance, then make a book planter with our friends from the Marion Garden Club!
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
2023-05-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-22 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays in May, 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 - Cinco de Mayo with Rocio Williams
2023-05-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL’s Children’s Department and special guest Rocio Williams, and hear stories that celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Spanish-American heritage!
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 Story Hour - Train
2023-05-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun Train stories, sing and dance, and make a fun Train 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 Story Hour - Baby Shark!
2023-05-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo!
Enjoy some Baby Shark stories, crafts, and – of course – dancing! And don’t miss the chance to take photos with Baby Shark himself at this extra special story hour! Mitchell Brown will be our special guest reader!
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 Epic Builder's Club!
2023-05-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Third Thursday in the City of Marion with this edition of MCL’s Epic Builder’s Club! Bring your friends and create anything 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.

Special MCL Story Hour - Farmer's Market
2023-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Farmer’s Market, 507 West Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Story Hour is hitting the road for this special Saturday edition! Join us at Marion’s Farmer’s Market – in the parking lot of the Marion Senior Citizens Center – on Saturday, May 18 for a fun outdoor Story Hour!
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 Story Hour - Garden Club
2023-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Mandala Gardens, 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring the kiddos and join us at beautiful Mandala Gardens to enjoy a fun outdoor Story Hour with Marion Garden Club! Then, take a guided tour through Mandala Gardens, and take home a neat garden 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 Tween Yo-Yo Class with Jack Hudspath
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn awesome Yo-Yo tricks from seasoned Yo-Yoer Jack Hudspath and take home your own yo-yo to continue the fun!
You can find examples of Jack’s yo-yo talent @jckpth on Instagram!
For ages 8 to 12. Registration is required and you can sign up in the MCL Children’s Department!
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 - MHS Color Guard
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Be amazed at the talent and dedication presented by the Marion High School Guard Team! They will demonstrate different tosses and throws that they perform with their 6-foot-tall flags! Sing, dance, and read stories. Then take home a neat flag 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.

Roller Skating Summer Party with MCL
2023-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up at the roller rink to skate with friends and celebrate Summer Reading season!
FREE tickets are available beginning Thursday, May 18 for everyone aged 0 – 19. Entry is free for non-skating parents and guardians, and skating parents/guardians can pay at the door!
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.
