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Babaloo
2025-07-01 10:00 (America/Chicago) | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get rowdy with Babaloo and his drums, balloons and more! This interactive program will entertain children of all ages!

Ages : Birth to 12

Playroom Playdate
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends or meet up with old friends in our fun playroom!
All younger Children

City Hall Story Hour
2025-07-02 10:30 | Marion City Hall, 350 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Join Mayor Absher as he reads great community stories and shares stories about how Marion is a great community! There will be singing, dancing, take-home packet and tours!
Ages Birth to 12

Mario Kart Tournament
2025-07-02 14:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Join us for a Mario Kart Tournament in the YA Department!
Ages 12-18

Library Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2025-07-04 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959

Tween Movie
2025-07-05 13:00, 2025-07-12 13:00, 2025-07-19 13:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a fun Tween Movie!

Ages 8-12

Builder's Club
2025-07-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-14 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come build whatever you can imagine!

Ages Birth to 12

Library Hoedown at Texas Roadhouse
2025-07-09 10:30 | Texas Roadhouse, 2800 W DeYoung Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
You’re in for a Rootin’ Tootin’ time at Texas Roadhouse with games, races and line dancing!

Ages Birth to 12

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2025-07-09 16:00
Come watch “Free Guy” and make a craft in the YA Department!

Ages 12-18

Life Size Board Games
2025-07-10 16:00 - 18:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Candyland, Jenga and Connect 4 are just a few of the life-size games you can play at the library today! Visit all three floors and have some snacks too!

All Ages

Playroom Playdate
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00

Animal Tales
2025-07-15 14:00 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
You’ll enjoy meeting animals from all over the world!
Ages Birth to 12

Lawyer in the Library
2025-07-15 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. (Lawyer Julian Valdes)
Ages 18+

Super Mario Bros. Drive In Party
2025-07-16 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Decorate a box to look like your car, enjoy some snacks and make some crafts while watching the Super Mario Bros. movie!
Ages Birth to 12

Teen Craft Night: "Five Nights at Freddy's" Character Bookmarks
2025-07-16 16:00
Come make bookmarks that look like characters from “Five Nights at Freddy’s” in the ya department.
Ages 12-18

Art Seminar
2025-07-17 15:00 - 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
On July 17th, Marion Art Squared will be joining us to discuss the Golden Phase work of Austrian Symbolist painter, Gustav Klimt. Required registration begins on July 9th at the Main Desk. This seminar is open to everyone aged 18 and up.
NOTICE: All participants understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2025-07-17 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends or meet up with old friends in our fun playroom!

All younger ages.

End of Summer Roller Skating Party-Children's
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet us at Emery Bros. Skating Rink and skate the night away! Don’t forget to bring your reading log so you can choose your FREE BOOK!

Ages Birth to 12

End of Summer Roller Skating Party-YA
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a roller skating party! The first, second, and third place winners of the YA Summer Reading Challenge will be rewarded their prizes!
Ages 12-18

Builders Club
2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959

Bubbles and Books
2025-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Lavish Bath Box – Marion Square, 605 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us for an evening on Tower Square at Lavish Bath Box. Katie, owner of Lavish, will be leading us in the creation of botanical bath tea blends, based on our favorite reading tropes.
Registration begins July 16th. Stop by or call the Main Desk to register. This event is for adults aged 18 and up. NOTICE: All participants understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Marion Toyota Story Hour
2025-07-23 10:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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!

Ages Birth to 12

The Bookworms
2025-07-23 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Join ‘The Bookworms’! A teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stay for a movie based on a YA novel!

Ages 12-18
