Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Craft To Go - Sock Gnomes for Ages 12 and up
2024-01-10 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Wednesday, January 10 EVERYONE aged 12 and up is invited to pick up a fun Sock Gnome craft-to-go kit from MCL’s Main Desk or Young Adult Department desk (on the library’s top floor)!
The kit will contain instructions and all the materials needed to make this adorable winter pal.
No registration is required, but the kits are available while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
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
2024-01-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-18 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
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In January 2024, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.
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 Craft To Go - Jar of Hearts Bookmark for Ages 12 and up
2024-02-14 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Wednesday, February 14 – EVERYONE aged 12 and up is invited to pick up a cool custom Jar of Hearts bookmark craft-to-go kit from MCL’s Main Desk or Young Adult Department desk (on the library’s top floor)!
The kit will contain instructions and all the materials needed to make this fun bookmark featuring classic Valentine hearts.
No registration is required, but the kits are available while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Book Speed Dating at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-02-14 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Find your perfect match at MCL!
Stop by Carnegie Commons any time during the day to meet some new books! A library card is required only to take items home with you.
This is a come-and-go event and no registration 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
2024-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In February 2024, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett.
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.

Become a Foster Parent – Information Session with LSSI
2024-03-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet one-on-one with a representative from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and learn about becoming a licensed foster home.
Registration is encouraged. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk or call 618-993-5935 for your session.
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 Craft To Go - Button Brooch
2024-03-13 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Wednesday, March 13 visit the MCL Main Floor to pick up materials and instructions for creating a beautiful Button and Faux Pearl Brooch.
Kits are available while supplies last, so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please. No registration 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
2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In March 2024, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Apples Never Fall” by Liane Moriarty.
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.

Momsday Moments - PREP TALK with Keri Henson
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join this presentation live on Zoom at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 9!
Topic: Momsday Moments – PREP Talk with Keri Henson
Time: Apr 9, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Hear from Keri Henson – AKA The Momsday Prepper – during this insightful 20-minute PREP talk with a Q&A afterward.
Moms, grandmothers, aunties, nannies, and especially teachers are invited to this reminder that you‘re part of a community of women, and you‘re never alone in times of need.
Note: Discretion is advised, as this discussion could be triggering to women going through a tough time or experiencing the loss of a child.
This event will be presented Live-via-Zoom in MCL’s historic McCoskey Room. It’s 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 Craft To Go - Hummingbird Perch
2024-04-10 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Wednesday, April 10 – visit the MCL Main Floor to pick up materials and instructions for creating a fun Hummingbird Perch to kick off Spring!
Kits are available to _everyone_ aged 18 and up, while supplies last, so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please. No registration 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
2024-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In April 2024, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Look Closer” by David Ellis.
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 - Sunflower and Butterflies Bouquet
2024-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May, MCL Adult Craft sessions are back and in person in the library’s historic McCoskey Room!
We will be making summery mini bouquets with sunflowers and
butterflies.
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, May 1, 2023.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

ICASH Illinois with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office
2024-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
ICASH, Illinois’ unclaimed property program, reunites Illinois residents with missing money, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks, dividends, or life insurance policies of deceased relatives. An estimated one in four Illinois adults discover property to claim when they search, and the average claim is $1,000.
Drop in to the MCL Study Room between noon and 2 pm on Tuesday, May 14 and see if you have unclaimed money with the State of Illinois!

MCL Book Club
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May 2024, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
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.

Book Speed Dating at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-06-06 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stack your Summer Reading TBR!
Stop by Carnegie Commons any time during the day to meet some new books! A library card is required only to take items home with you.
This is a come-and-go event and no registration 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.

Annuals and Alpacas
2024-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Mandala Gardens, 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL, Mandala Gardens, Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch, and Marion Garden Club are teaming up for this special Marion Reads! 2024 Kickoff Event, and you’re invited!
Bring the kiddos for a special alpaca-themed edition of MCL Story Hour, complete with an alpaca paper bag puppet craft! Meet, pet, and take photos with real alpacas from Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch! Then plant a flower with help from Marion Garden Club!
Be sure to sign up for Summer Reading challenges while you’re there!
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 Adult Craft - Moss and Stone Zen Art
2024-06-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In June, MCL Adult Craft is in-person! We will create a circular piece of artwork using moss and stone.
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, June 5, 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

"Black Settlements in Southern Illinois" Presentation with Kimberly France
2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join local author Kimberly France as she discusses research on her recently published book “Black Settlements in Southern Illinois”. Her presentation will focus on Williamson County.
Kimberly France was born and raised in Carbondale, Illinois. She began researching her family lineage in earnest in 2020 upon learning of a relative’s terminal illness. After 3 years of research and revelation, she penned the book “Black Settlements in Southern Illinois” in an effort to document critical pieces of Illinois history that aren’t well known. Ms. France is an alumnus of Howard University and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This event is free to attend. No registration is required, but space is limited.
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
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In June 2024, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Stranger Inside” by local author Laura Benedict.
Bonus: This book will also satisfy one of the reading prompts for the 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring 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.

Local Food Talk with LEAF Food Hub
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:15 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Members of LEAF Food Hub, an online farmers’ market community, will be here with food samples and conversation about local food sources.
This event is free, and no registration 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.
