Event Description

Stop in for a yummy treat as the Friends of the Library host a bake sale. Buy a baked goodie to support the Friends or as a sweet treat for your friends and family.

The Bookstore will be open during the sale. Warm up as you browse the shelves and pick up your baked goods on the way home


Looking for bakers!!!

The Friends of the Marengo-Union Library are looking for bakers to supply homemade baked goods for their upcoming sale.

Call Gail at 815-347-6583 for details on how to participate.


Who are THE FRIENDS?

The goal of the Friends of the Marengo-Union Library is to stimulate use of the library resources and service, and focus public attention on the library.  We sponsor fund raising events and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library.

Meet THE FRIENDS

Executive Board Meetings are held once a month in the library meeting room. Check the calendar for more information. All members are encouraged to join us!

Join us!

By joining the FRIENDS you will meet others with similar interest.  There are special gatherings for “members only” and special pricing for FRIENDS at events.

National Friends of the Library Week: October 20 – 26

The library wouldn’t be the wonderful place that it is without the support from the Friends of the Marengo-Union Library. They have diligently supported the programs, resources, and services offered by the library. Now it’s our turn to celebrate all their hard work!

Who are THE FRIENDS?

The goal of the Friends of the Marengo-Union Library is to stimulate use of the library resources and service, and focus public attention on the library.  We sponsor fund raising events and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library.

Meet THE FRIENDS

Monthly Executive Board Meetings are held once a month in the library meeting room. Check the calendar for more information. All members are encouraged to join us!

Join us!

By joining the FRIENDS you will meet others with similar interest.  There are special gatherings for “members only” and special pricing for FRIENDS at events.

Bring the whole family together for this movie event! Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.


July 10: Shark Tale (2004, PG, 102 minutes, Dreamworks Animation)
Registration Open



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.

Bring the whole family together for this movie event! Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please include how many members of your family will be attending. Please register no later than 48 hours before event starts.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.


June 12: Migration (2023, PG, 82 minutes, Universal Pictures)
Registration Open


July 10: Shark Tale (2004, PG, 102 minutes, Dreamworks Animation)
Registration Opens June 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.

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.

We will be watching Barbie (2023, PG-13, 114 minutes, Warner Brothers Studio). Don’t forget to come early to take some selfies for Library Shelfie Day.

Registration is open. Please register 48 hours before event starts.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.


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.

Stop in for a yummy treat as the Friends of the Library host a cookie sale. Buy a plate of cookies to support the Friends or as a sweet treat for your friends and family.

The Bookstore will be open during the sale. Warm up as you browse the shelves and pick up your cookies on the way home


Looking for bakers!!!

The Friends of the Marengo-Union Library are looking for bakers to supply homemade cookies for their upcoming sale.

They are looking for 3-4 dozen per baker (cookies only and must be handmade). Please package in one disposable container and drop them off at the Library by Friday, December 1st at 12:00 p.m.

Call Gail at 815-347-6583 for details on how to participate.


Who are THE FRIENDS?

The goal of the Friends of the Marengo-Union Library is to stimulate use of the library resources and service, and focus public attention on the library.  We sponsor fund raising events and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library.

Meet THE FRIENDS

Executive Board Meetings are held once a month in the library meeting room. Check the calendar for more information. All members are encouraged to join us!

Join us!

By joining the FRIENDS you will meet others with similar interest.  There are special gatherings for “members only” and special pricing for FRIENDS at events.

No school? No problem. Join us for a movie matinee. We will be watching The Emoji Movie (2019, PG, 86 minutes, Columbia Pictures)

Please include how many members of your family will be attending.

Registration open is open. Please register 48 hours before event starts.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event.


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.

Get any item for just $0.25!

The Friends of the Library will be hosting their annual sale in honor of Settlers’ Days. Saddle up, y’all, for books, movies, music, and puzzles at a great bargain all day!


Who are THE FRIENDS?

The goal of the Friends of the Marengo-Union Library is to stimulate use of the library resources and service, and focus public attention on the library.  We sponsor fund raising events and encourage gifts, endowments and bequests to the library.

Meet THE FRIENDS

Executive Board Meetings are held once a month in the library meeting room. Check the calendar for more information. All members are encouraged to join us!

Join us!

By joining the FRIENDS you will meet others with similar interest.  There are special gatherings for “members only” and special pricing for FRIENDS at events.

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