Adult Book Club
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2026-01-13 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.

Adult Take and Make Craft: Origami Lucky Stars
2026-01-14 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Create and fold lucky wishing stars to start the New Year!
All instructions and materials will be provided. No registration required; available while supply kits last.

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

Adult Take and Make Craft: Painted Quilt Blocks
2026-02-11
Instructions and Materials will be provided to paint a 5″ by 5″ wooden quilt square.
Registration is not required; available while supply kits last.

Lawyer in the Library
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00
An attorney will be available for 20-minute private 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.

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders?

Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures?

Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird, tips on supplemental feeding, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds.

Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/RTHU.

MCL Book Club
2026-02-28 10:00
Come discuss our January/February pick: Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney.
Book club will meet in the McCoskey Room.

Lawyer in the Library
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.

Registration is required. Sign-up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.

Participants must be a resident within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit and not currently represented by an attorney.

Adult Take and Make Craft: Beaded Potted Plant
2026-03-11
Instructions and Materials will be provided to create a beaded potted plant.
Registration is not required; available while supply kits last.

MCL Book Club
2026-03-28 10:00
Come discuss our March pick: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín
Meet in the McCoskey Room.

Adult Craft: Spring Bunny
2026-04-16 15:00, 2026-04-16 17:30
Join us in the McCoskey Room to create spring inspired bunny decor.
Required registration begins April 8th.

MCL Book Club
2026-04-25 10:00
Come discuss our April pick: Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Meet in the McCoskey Room.

Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking (with Illinois Extension)
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
Part One of Brain Health series
Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong?
Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and stretch our minds. Researchers agree that intellectual challenge is beneficial throughout life. Tune in to learn about lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health, and strategies to enhance thinking.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

Hold That Thought!: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Part Two of Brain Health series

Everyone forgets things now and again.

Forgetfulness is common for people at all stages of life. Join us to look at the memory process and what researchers say contributes to brain health, as well as strategies for helping with everyday forgetfulness.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

Adult Craft: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
2026-05-07 15:00, 2026-05-07 17:30
Celebrate May’s Full Moon, The Flower Moon on May 12th, and create a moon phase wall hanging.
Required Registration begins on April 29th.

Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00
Part Three of Brain Health series

Your brain health is directly related to body health.

Most people think more about keeping their bodies ﬁt or their hearts healthy than working at maintaining a healthy brain. Learn more about the aging brain and what you can do to keep your brain healthy and engaged.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.
