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  • Colorful stars border a flyer announcing MCL Story Hour on July 17 at 10:30 am at Bennies Italian Foods, with a spaghetti graphic and address, inviting young children to attend.

    MCL Story Hour – Spaghetti! with Bennie’s Italian Foods

    Bennie's Italian Foods & Pizza 309 N Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Read a spaghetti story, sing and dance, and take home a fun spaghetti craft! Then enjoy delicious spaghetti for yourself! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE:…

  • Flyer for MCL Teen Craft showing decorated book bags with markers. Event is Wednesday, July 17 at 4 pm in the Young Adult Department for ages 12 to 18. Marion Reads! logos are in the corners.

    MCL Teen Craft – Book Bags

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    Visit MCL's Young Adult Department and personalize your own book bag!! This event is free and open to ages 12 - 18. No library card is required. We'll provide everything…

  • Event flyer for the Marion Mural District Tour, featuring a mural of a man painting a blue background. The tour is on Wednesday, July 17 at 6 pm, starting at Marion Cultural and Civic Center. For ages 18 and up.
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    Canceled Marion Mural District Tour with Josh Benson and Shawn Vincelette

    Marion Cultural and Civic Center 800 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, US
    Adult Department

    Meet at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center to join mural creators Josh Benson, Shawn Vincelette, and MCL staff members for a tour of the Marion Murals. Josh and Shawn…

  • Event flyer for “Marion Reads! Community Connections: Focus on Marion Services.” Event is Thursday, July 18, from 12 pm to 4 pm for adults and teens. Text overlays a street view with trees and buildings in the background.

    Marion Reads! Community Connections – Focus on Marion Services

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Adult Department

    Connect with free services available right in our community! Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the doors to a world of services made possible by our Marion neighbors! Visit the…

  • Illustration of children playing with toys and blocks, with event details: Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 Noon and Thursday evenings from 4 PM to 7 PM; Playroom Playdate at the HCL Children’s Department.

    Playroom Playdate

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Meet new friends in MCL's Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books! Visit Playroom Playdate…

  • 🚲 MCL Book Bike at Tower Square

    Tower Square Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, United States
    Book Bike

    Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 6 pm to 7:30 pm during this month's Third Thursday celebration!

  • A flyer with dinosaur and library logos announces MCL Childrens Department End of Summer Reading Party: Dinosaur Puppets! on Friday, July 19, 11 AM–1 PM at The Hub for ages 0–12. Free book; space is limited.
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    MCL Children’s Department End of Summer Reading Party – Dinosaur Puppets!

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

    Feller Express will present an informational program with their GIANT DINOSAUR PUPPETS! After the program, the puppets will be available for photos and there will be a variety of crafts…

  • Colorful flyer for a “Tween Movie” event with movie posters at the top and text: “Tween Movie, Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m., For ages 8 to 12.” A cartoon pug with popcorn and a drink is on the bottom right.

    MCL Tween Movie

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Flyer for Marion Carnegie Library Builders Club. Event is every Monday in July, 5:30 PM–7 PM, for ages 0–12. Includes a red, white, and blue Lego brick shaped like the US flag.

    MCL Builder’s Club

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Join us at Marion Carnegie Library's Builder's Club each Monday in July! Bring friends and create whatever you can imagine. For ages birth to 12. NOTICE: All participants and parents…

  • Illustration of children playing with toys and blocks, with event details: Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 Noon and Thursday evenings from 4 PM to 7 PM; Playroom Playdate at the HCL Children’s Department.

    Playroom Playdate

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Meet new friends in MCL's Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books! Visit Playroom Playdate…

  • Event flyer for Marion Carnegie Library’s Adult Summer Reading Social on July 23 at 6 pm, featuring a bouquet activity with Shawnee Stems and treats from Glaciers End. Registration info and illustrated group image included.
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    MCL Adult Department Summer Reading Social

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Adult Department

    Celebrate the end of summer reading with a Bouquet Bar brought to you by Shawnee Stems and catering by Glacier's End. Registration is required for this event. Sign up at…

  • Red, white, and blue star garlands border a flyer for MCL Story Hour at Market Street Music Conservatory, with events starting at 10:30 am for young children on July 24 at 310 N Market St.

    MCL Story Hour – Market Street Music Conservatory

    Market Street Music Conservatory 310 N. Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Join April Camden Mitter in this nature-inspired Story Hour held at Market Street Conservatory as you read, dance, sing, and take home a fun craft. This event is free and…