Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2022-09-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-24 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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Story Hour - Sock
2022-09-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-08 10:30 - 11:30
Read Sock stories, sing and dance, and design your own sock to hang in the MCL Children’s Department all month long!
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
2022-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Story Hour - Snake
2022-09-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-15 10:30 - 11:30
Come read fun snake stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun snake 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 Lego Club
2022-09-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-09-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-10-03 17:30 - 19:00
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 - Cat
2022-09-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-22 10:30 - 11:30
Read about cats, sing and dance, then stay and make a fun cat 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.

Story Hour - Frog
2022-09-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-29 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun frog stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun frog 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 Movie
2022-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00
**We’ve got a special treat in store for Tween Movie on Saturday, October 29. Ask for details at the library or at 618-993-5935!**
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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Story Hour - Pumpkin
2022-10-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-06 10:30 - 11:30
Read pumpkin stories, sing and dance, then make a fun pumpkin craft with Marion Garden Club! A take-home craft will also be available!
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 Children's Fall Craft
2022-10-06 17:00 - 19:00
Visit MCL’s Children’s Department and make any of 4 fun fall crafts:
– Hedgehogs
– Monster Hands
– Autumn Leaf Crowns
– Spider Web Crafts
This event is completely free and open to ages 0 – 12 and their families. 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 Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Origami Bat Bookmark Kit
2022-10-07 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Friday, October 7 – and while supplies last – pick up a craft kit to make your own Origami Bat Bookmark!
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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2022-10-10 13:30 - 14:00
Join MCL and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for this fun program for preschoolers and their caregivers on healthy choices using art, stories, and music!
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 open to preschoolers and their families. 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.

Story Hour - Creepy Crawlies
2022-10-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-13 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun bug stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun bug 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.
