MCL Adult Department Summer Reading Social
2024-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 the library’s Main Desk starting Saturday, July 20. Finish all 8 Summer Reading challenges to receive a personal invitation!
This event is free and open to everyone. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Book Club
2024-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In July, the MCL Book Club will read and discuss “Beautiful Little Fools” by Jillian Cantor.
BONUS: This book will satisfy one of this year’s Marion Reads! reading challenges!
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Lawyer in the Library Day
2024-07-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet one-on-one with a local attorney at this special afternoon-long edition of Lawyer in the Library Day at MCL! Several attorneys will be available to help with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and other legal questions.
-No Fees!
-Max 20-minute Meetings
-Walk-in appointments only
-Walk-ins accepted until 3 pm
-Bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter
*This event is free and open to the public.*
Please note:
– You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
– Participants should reside within the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
Sponsored in part by Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit.

MCL Adult Craft - Summer Starry Night Luminary
2024-08-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create a luminary to remind you of the fading summer skies at this month’s edition of MCL Adult Craft!
The event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Lawyer in the Library
2024-08-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
An attorney will be available for 20-minute, one-on-one meetings to assist you with legal coaching,
document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.
-No Fees!
-Please Pre-Register at the Main Floor Circulation Desk
-Bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter
*This program is free and open to the public.*
– Maximum of one session per person every 2 months.
– You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
– Participants should reside within the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
Sponsored in part by Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit.

MCL Book Club
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In August, the MCL Book Club will discuss “More Than You’ll Ever Know” by Katie Gutierrez.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research with Becky Doiron
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL In Conversation with Local Veteran Authors
2024-09-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate our nation’s veterans at this special library event! We’ll talk to local veteran authors about their story, their military service, and how that service influenced their writing and process. We’ll even do a quick reading of a piece of their writing.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Hand-Cut Collage Class with Bits and Pieces
2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In this two-hour special crafting class, Southern Illinois artist Jennifer Colboth of Bits and Pieces will lead us in hand-cut collage artwork. Jennifer will talk about the history of the art and give ideas and tips on how to create your own artwork.
The event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

MCL Book Club
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In September, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Dogs with Jobs: Drax, Search and Rescue
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Chris and Kylee Ramage will be joining us with their Search and Rescue dog, a 2 ½ year old Doberman Pinscher named Drax. We will learn about the life of a Search and Rescue dog, how dogs work this job, and even watch Drax do some of his work.
Chris is a K-9 Handler for the Pulaski County ESDA K9 Search and Rescue Unit and an AWDA Wilderness SAR Program K-9 Evaluator.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Haunted Castle Lanterns
2024-10-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In October’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, create a spooky castle silhouette illuminated by lights!
The event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Dogs with Jobs: Salukis
2024-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
What’s a Saluki! Find out at this special editon of MCL’s “Dogs with Jobs” program! Meet some real-life Salukis and the family who cares for them. We will learn more about the dog breed itself and their history with Southern Illinois.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Book Club
2024-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In October, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Music of Bees” by Eileen Garvin.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Mini Autumn Arrangements
2024-11-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, create a miniature autumn arrangement!
The event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

MCL Book Club
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Night Watch” by Jayne Anne Phillips.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Adult Takeaway Craft: Botanical Clay Print
2025-01-08 09:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
All materials and instructions will be included to create an air dried clay decoration with a winter botanical impression.
No registration required.
One kit per patron, please. Available while supplies last. This craft is intended for ages 18 and older.
Pick up begins on January 8th at 9 a.m. at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Lawyer in the Library
2025-01-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Registration is required for this event. Check availability/sign up at the MCL Main Floor Circulation Desk. This event is intended for ages 18 and older.
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.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Book Club
2025-01-25 10:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Join us for MCL Book Club! Meet up with fellow book lovers to discuss a book selected by the group! Be a part of the discussion, help select what we read, and make new friends!
This month, we will be discussing “How to Age Disgracefully” by Clare Pooley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25th in the MCL McCoskey Room.
MCL Book Club is intended for ages 18 and older.
We do have a book club for teens called “The Bookworms” that meets separately. Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events for more details.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Takeaway Craft: Felt Mug Cozy
2025-02-12 09:00 - 17:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Materials and instructions will be provided for creating a Felt Mug Cozy. Available at the Main Desk beginning February 12th, while supplies last. One (1) craft per patron, please. No registration required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Book Club
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Join us for MCL Book Club! Meet up with fellow book lovers to discuss a book selected by the group! Be a part of the discussion, help select what we read, and make new friends!
This month, we will be discussing “Murder at the Book Club” by Betsy Reavley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22nd in the MCL McCoskey Room.
MCL Book Club is intended for ages 18 and older.
We do have a book club for teens called “The Bookworms” that meets separately. Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events for more details.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
