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Where’s Waldo? – Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt

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

Start at Marion Carnegie Library and explore Marion while uncovering a word-puzzle mystery! Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Puzzle and Clue page in the MCL Children's Department. After you have…

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Story Hour at The Hub

The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US

Meet at The Hub to hear some great stories, including a great butterfly story read by an expert at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge! Sing, Dance, and pick up your…

Playroom Playdate

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

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…

Kindness Riot

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

Create empowering and supportive posters, then we'll riot outside the library and display those posters to spread kindness to our whole community! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree…

Ssssssnakes! at The Hub

The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US

Learn about local snake varieties from Kathleen Gaare-Wiese - a retired educator, Illinois Master Naturalist, Boy Scouts of America Leader, and outdoor expert! You may even get to touch a…

MCL Tween Movie

Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 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…

Gymnastics! Story Hour at Extreme Kids

Extreme Kids 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL, US

Come hear a fun Gymnastics story, sing and dance, and get your take-home craft. Stick around after the Story Hour festivities to climb, stretch and bounce at the amazing Extreme…

Playroom Playdate

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

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…

marioNkart Tween Tournament

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

Start your engines and challenge your friends to hit the road and race through fantastical worlds and Beyond the Beaten Path! Registration for either tournament is required. Contact the library…

MCL Tween Movie

Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 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…

*CANCELLED* Beyond the Beaten Path Nature Walk

Harmony Walking Trail Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge

**CANCELLED due to extreme heat.** Come explore! See Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with an expert guide! Discover butterflies and their migrations. Registration is required. Pick up a FREE ticket…

Dragons Love Tacos! Story Hour with La Galeria at The Pavilion

The Pavilion Events 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, US

Meet Laura Chairez from La Galeria and read "Dragons Love Tacos!" Enjoy nachos and a take-home craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library…