Event Description

Enjoy Free Comic Book Day by picking up a free comic book from the library! One per person while supplies last. Selection and rating vary. 

April 14th – April 20th

Let your inner poet free by writing a poem on our dry-erase board. 

April 7th-April 13th

This year’s National Library Week theme is “Ready, Set, Library”. In addition to using the library and its services we have some other fun ways to participate. Join the staff in celebrating during the week.

Special Events for Library Week:

  • April 8th-April 13th: Match the fun fact with library staff
  • Monday, April 9th: Pajama Day
  • Wednesday, April 10th: Hat Day

Pick up eclipse glasses on April 6th & 7th

Safely watch the total solar eclipse with our courtesy viewing glasses, available for pick up two days before and the day of the eclipse. While supplies last.

Pick up your solar eclipse glasses at the circulation desk to safely watch the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th at 1:58p.m. Learn more about the solar eclipse (from NASA).

One per person. While supplies last.

Infographic Credit: The American Academy of Ophthalmology


Special thanks to our sponsors for making it possible to safely view the total solar eclipse:

STAR*net Space Science Institute

The Adler Planetarium

Reaching Across Illinois Library System


Test your Olympic skills as you compete against each other in these fun and challenging games!.

Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Find fun for the whole family at the Library.

Register in person at the circulation desk. Registration open.

All Spring Break Events


March 23 – March 30

I spy…a scavenger hunt! Complete a scavenger hunt sheet by finding specified places and items in the Marengo-Union area. Return your form by 03/30.
Register at Circulation Desk


Monday, March 25 • 1:00p.m.

Bingo! Who will be the winner?
Registration opens February 25th


Tuesday, March 26 • 1:00 p.m.-3:45p.m.

Movie Time: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023, PG, 136 minutes, Sony Pictures Animation)
Registration opens February 25



Event Waitlist

This event is filling up fast. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the event waitlist. We will call you if we have any cancellation.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023, PG, 136 minutes, Sony Pictures Animation) 

Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Find fun for the whole family at the Library.

Register in person at the circulation desk. Registration open.

All Spring Break Events


March 23 – March 30

I spy…a scavenger hunt! Complete a scavenger hunt sheet by finding specified places and items in the Marengo-Union area. Return your form by 03/30.
Register at Circulation Desk


Monday, March 25 • 1:00p.m.

Bingo! Who will be the winner?
Registration opens February 25th


Wednesday, March 27 • 1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m.

Library Olympics: Need description.
Registration opens February 25



Event Waitlist

This event is filling up fast. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the event waitlist. We will call you if we have any cancellation.

Bingo! Who will be the winner?

Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Find fun for the whole family at the Library.

Registration open. Please register one spot per family.

All Spring Break Events


March 23 – March 30

I spy…a scavenger hunt! Complete a scavenger hunt sheet by finding specified places and items in the Marengo-Union area. Return your form by 03/30.
Register at Circulation Desk


Tuesday, March 26 • 1:00 p.m.-3:45p.m.

Movie Time: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023, PG, 136 minutes, Sony Pictures Animation)
Registration opens February 25


Wednesday, March 27 • 1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m.

Library Olympics: Need description.
Registration opens February 25



Event Waitlist

This event is filling up fast. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the event waitlist. We will call you if we have any cancellation.

I spy…a scavenger hunt! Complete a scavenger hunt sheet by finding specified places and items in the Marengo-Union area. Return your form by 03/30.

Looking for something to do over Spring Break? Find fun for the whole family at the Library.

Registration starts March 23rd. Register in person at the circulation desk and pick up your scavenger hunt while supplies last.

All Spring Break Events


Monday, March 25 • 1:00p.m.

Bingo! Who will be the winner?
Registration opens February 25th


Tuesday, March 26 • 1:00 p.m.-3:45p.m.

Movie Time: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023, PG, 136 minutes, Sony Pictures Animation)
Registration opens February 25


Wednesday, March 27 • 1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m.

Library Olympics: Need description.
Registration opens February 25



Event Waitlist

This event is filling up fast. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the event waitlist. We will call you if we have any cancellation.

Make a pipe cleaner bouquet. Register early and pick up your kit starting the day of the program, then watch the video demo on our Facebook page or website.

This activity is geared to ages 5-11.

Supervision recommended when using *hot glue. Today Mrs. Penny will show how to make a zipper pencil case. In your craft kit you will have written directions, 2 water bottles, a zipper, and a piece of felt. You are encouraged to have an adult help you cut the water bottles to the correct size.

From home you will need scissors, * hot glue, and any other decorations you have to make your case special.

Registration is per family. Please include how many members of your family will be crafting.

Registration Open. Please register 48 hours before event starts.


Event Waitlist

This event is filling up fast. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the event waitlist. We will call you if we have any cancellation.

Celebrate the adventurous Italian plumber by watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, PG, 92 minutes, Universal Pictures) 

Please include how many members of your family will be attending. Registration open. Please Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins will be accommodated.



Event Waitlist

This event is filling up fast. Please fill out the form below if you would like to be added to the event waitlist. We will call you if we have any cancellation.

Please Note: If you are no longer able to participate in this event call 815-568-8236. Thank you!