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Tween Movie
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a fun tween movie!

Food for Fines
2025-12-01 - 2026-01-31 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Support the Marion community while taking care of some MCL late fees when you participate in our annual Food for Fines program!
Visit the MCL Main Desk and donate items listed in the “What can I donate?” section of our Food for Fines page. All donations will help local non-profit Gum Drop Kids provide child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children.
You’ll receive $1 in MCL account credit for each donated item. Only valid to waive overdue fines.

Builder's Club
2025-12-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-22 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine!
Use our building blocks to construct your masterpieces. Large Duplo Blocks will be available for younger children.

For ages 0-12.

Playroom Playdate
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-18 16:00 - 19:00
Meet up with friends or make new friends in our fun playroom!

Season's Readings
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Visit the Library to get in the festive spirit! Fun activities on every floor!
Children’s Department

Ice Fishing
Snowball Fight
Snowman Bowling
Snowflake Stamp Craft

Main Floor

Beeswax Candle Craft
Hot Cocoa in Carnegie Commons

YA Department

Giant Jenga
Waterless Snow Globe Craft
Popcorn

PNG Lab

Custom Wooden Ornaments

Choir Story Hour
2025-12-03 10:30
Come enjoy the MJHS Jazz Choir and read about choirs. Sing and dance, then make a fun hat!

Teen Game Night
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:00
Come play our board games and video games in the YA department!

Choir Story Hour
2025-12-04 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come enjoy the MHS Madrigal and read about choirs. Sing and dance, then make a fun hat!

Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Book Discussion
2025-12-04 18:00
Spend an evening discussing the authors and writers who influenced Jane Austen.
Pick up a copy of Rebecca Romney’s Jane Austen’s Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector’s Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped A Legend before the meeting.
Don’t worry, there will be plenty to discuss even if you don’t finish the full read.
Open to ages 18 and up.

Tween Craft: Snowy Owl Pinecone
2025-12-05
Take home this cute craft kit that allows you to create an owl from a pinecone!
Available starting Friday, December 5th.
Ages 8-12.

Tween Movie
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 13:00 - 16:00

Lawyer in the Library
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
An attorney will be available for 20-minute, one-on-one meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.
Registration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.

Snowman Story Hour
2025-12-10 10:30, 2025-12-11 10:30
Read a snowman book, sing and dance and take home a fun snowman craft!

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2025-12-10 16:00 - 19:00
Come watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and make a craft in the YA Department!

Austen-Inspired Watercolor Session
2025-12-11 17:30
Create a watercolor painting inspired by a classic scene from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Required Registration will begin on December 3rd.

An Austen Afternoon
2025-12-16 14:00 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Dearest Reader, you are cordially invited to An Austen Afternoon, celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen.
Attend at your leisure between two o’clock in the afternoon ’til half past seven o’clock in the evening.
You are encouraged to bring your own handiwork to enjoy while viewing Austen-inspired films. Provided activities to include: collage work, puzzle piecing, and Jane Austen word games. Birthday cake and hot tea will be served, while available.

Grinch Story Hour
2025-12-17 10:30, 2025-12-18 10:30
Enjoy the Grinch story with the cutest Grinch in town! We will sing and dance and take home a fun Grinch craft!

Teen Craft Night: Wood Slice Ornaments
2025-12-17 16:00 - 19:00
Come decorate ornaments in the YA Department!
