Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Story Hour - Frog
2022-09-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-29 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Playroom Playdate
2022-09-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-04 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2022-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-29 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.

MCL Lego Club
2022-10-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-10-17 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 - 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, 2022-10-24 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.

Story Hour - Monster!
2022-10-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-20 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun monster stories, sing and dance, and make a wacky monster 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 - Halloween Parade
2022-10-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-27 10:30 - 11:30
Wear your Halloween costume, read, sing and dance, then parade around the library to get candy! 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.

Story Hour - Food
2022-11-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-03 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun food stories, sing and dance, then take home a mystery food 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 Tween Activity Pack
2022-11-04 09:00 - 17:00
Starting Friday, November 4 – and while supplies last – pick up a cool activity pack in the MCL Children’s Department!
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.
