Adult Craft
2025-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Book Vase craft!
Ages- 18+

Adult Book Club
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
We will be discussing A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon. Meet in the McCoskey Room.
Ages 18+

A Conversation with The Sqwatchers!
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Do Sasquatch and Bigfoot roam the Shawnee National Forest? We will delve into the lore and the evidence at 6 p.m. on October 2nd with a local investigative team!

The Sqwatchers, founded in 2015 by Jim Peters and Joe Jenkins, are a dedicated Bigfoot research team chasing the legend of Sasquatch across the wilds of southern Illinois. Based in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, this duo combines rugged fieldwork, cutting-edge technology, and a passion for the unknown to uncover evidence of the elusive creature. The Sqwatchers have earned a reputation as tenacious investigators, sharing their journey through podcast appearances with well over 100,000 YouTube views, and as presenters at conferences and Bigfoot festivals showing audio and photographic evidence that they have collected during their research. Their mission: to prove Bigfoot roams the Midwest’s forests and swamps.

NOTICE: All participants understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Adult Craft: Floating Ghost
2025-10-14 15:00 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Required Registration begins on October 8th at the Main Desk. Please register for one of two times:
Tuesday, October 14th at 3pm or 5:30pm. All materials provided. Open to ages 18 and up.

Lawyer in the Library
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
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. The Lawyer’s name is Elisha Sanders.

Ages 18+

Adult Book Club
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
We will be discussing Starling House by Alix Harrow. Meet in the McCoskey Room.
Ages 18+

Enchanted Millinery
2025-10-30 16:30 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Stop by Carnegie Commons during the Enchanted Square event and create a witchy fascinator. Hats and embellishments will be provided. This will be a come-and-go craft — patrons can stop by anytime between 4:30pm and 7:30pm while participating in the full Enchanted Square event happening on the square. The Enchanted Millinery craft is strictly for ages 18 and older.
Ages: 18+

Christmas Bird Count with Illinois Extension
2025-11-07 09:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Learn the ABC’s of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count?
This workshop will set you on the path for success. Did you know most counts in southern Illinois are almost a 30 year tradition? As a CBC participant, you will coordinate with your local compiler prior to the count date. At this workshop we will go over National Audubon Policies, local count circles, and practice how to count.
Attendance is recommended for first-time CBC volunteers. Get your questions answered from Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, about this annual event.
Registration required: go.illinois.edu/25CBC

Adult Craft: Sharpened Pencil Bouquets
2025-11-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
“I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”
Create a cozy bouquet of sharpened pencils to keep or gift to someone special!
Ages 18+. Registration required – begins November 5th

Lawyer in the Library
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
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.
Registration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.

MCL Book Club
2025-11-22 10:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
We will be discussing Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson.
NOTE: We’ll be meeting in the Peterson Room due to the Friends Book Sale.

Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Book Discussion
2025-12-04 18:00
Spend an evening discussing the authors and writers who influenced Jane Austen.
Pick up a copy of Rebecca Romney’s Jane Austen’s Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector’s Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped A Legend before the meeting.
Don’t worry, there will be plenty to discuss even if you don’t finish the full read.
Open to ages 18 and up.

Austen-Inspired Watercolor Session
2025-12-11 17:30
Create a watercolor painting inspired by a classic scene from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Required Registration will begin on December 3rd.

An Austen Afternoon
2025-12-16 14:00 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Dearest Reader, you are cordially invited to An Austen Afternoon, celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen.
Attend at your leisure between two o’clock in the afternoon ’til half past seven o’clock in the evening.
You are encouraged to bring your own handiwork to enjoy while viewing Austen-inspired films. Provided activities to include: collage work, puzzle piecing, and Jane Austen word games. Birthday cake and hot tea will be served, while available.

MCL Book Club
2026-01-24 10:00
Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney.
Book club will meet in the McCoskey Room.
