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  • Colorful puppet show event flyer featuring three puppet characters on a purple stage curtain background. Text announces “Runaway Puppet Theater: Tall Tales, Tiny Heroes” on June 26, 2–3pm, at 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL.

    Runaway Puppet Theater

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

    This summer, Runaway Puppet Theater presents three stories in their new show for Summer Reading 2026: Tall Tales, Tiny Heroes. Laugh along with the outrageous tale of the Ugly Duckling…

  • Tween Movie

    Children's Department

    Come watch a fun tween movie!

  • Colorful event flyer with a green bubble background advertises “Builder’s Club with Heartland LUG” on Monday, June 29th for ages 0-12 at Marion Public Library, promoting creative building activities with blocks.

    Builder’s Club with Heartland LUG

    Children's Department

    Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks or join Heartland LUG in a fun building activity! Use our building blocks to construct your masterpieces. Large Duplo Blocks will…

  • Playroom Playdate

    Children's Department

    Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

  • Colorful flyer for Car Story Hour on Wednesday, July 1st at 10:30am, hosted by Marion Toyota at The Hub, 917 W Main St, Marion, IL. Event includes car activities, stories, singing, dancing, and crafts for kids.

    Car Story Hour

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

    Marion Toyota is bringing some cool cars to The Hub so we can explore, read about cars, sing and dance and take home a fun craft!

  • Colorful flyer with a Lego brick background advertising Builders Club for ages 0-12 at the Marion Library on July 6 and 27, 5:30–7:00 PM, in the McCoskey Room. Large building blocks available for young children.

    Builder’s Club

    Children's Department

    Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks!

  • Colorful flyer for Movement Story Hour at Marion Carnegie Library, featuring silhouettes of gymnasts, event details for July 10 at 10:30 am, and information about reading, dancing, and a gymnastics craft.

    Movement Story Hour

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

    Join MCL and Extreme Kids and read a book about gymnastics, sing and dance, and take home a fun gymnastic craft!

  • Colorful flyer for a Tween Art Class at Little Egypt Art Association on Tuesday, July 19th at 1pm, for ages 8-12, at 601 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL. Parents must accompany children aged 10 and under.

    Tween Art Class

    Little Egypt Art Association 601 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL
    Children's Department

    Meet us at the Little Egypt Art Association Building and enjoy a cool how-to class with the artists! Ages 8-12

  • Promotional flyer for Fed-Ex Story Hour at Marion Carnegie Library on July 15th, featuring books about package delivery, singing, dancing, and crafts. Includes library and FedEx logos, address, and event details.

    Fed-Ex Story Hour

    FedEx Ship Center 108 Halfway Rd Suite B, Marion, IL, United States
    Children's Department

    Join MCL and Fed-Ex and read a book about package delivery, sing and dance, and take home a fun Fed-Ex craft!

  • Flyer for Camp Half-Blood at Marion Carnegie Library for ages 8–18, featuring a black Pegasus and Greek-style border. Event dates: Thursday, July 16th, with activities at 10:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–2:30 PM.

    Camp Half-Blood

    Children's Department

    Come discover your camp cabin and be prepared to battle with your fellow half-blood friends in camp trivia! There will be snacks, crafts, boat challenges, and more! No campers will…

  • Flyer for Camp Half-Blood at Marion Carnegie Library for ages 8–18, featuring a black Pegasus and Greek-style border. Event dates: Thursday, July 16th, with activities at 10:30–11:30 AM and 1:30–2:30 PM.

    Camp Half-Blood

    Children's Department

    Come discover your camp cabin and be prepared to battle with your fellow half-blood friends in camp trivia! There will be snacks, crafts, boat challenges, and more! No campers will…

  • Event flyer with a purple chocolate-drip design for Willy Wonka Story Hour on Wednesday, July 22 at 10:30 am, at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion, IL. Includes book reading, activities, and a show by Kre8ive.

    Willy Wonka Story Hour

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

    Join MCL and Kre8ive and read a book about candy, sing and dance, take home a fun Wonka craft and see a small performance from Kre8ive!