Library Garden Party: Summer Reading Kickoff
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Mandala Gardens, 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Mandala Gardens for our Summer Reading Kick-off!

Enjoy a fun evening with multiple businesses and organizations, and register for MCL’s Summer Reading challenges. Downtown Fizz and Drizzle Donuts will be there, along with entertainment from yo-yo performer Jack Hudspath. Look out for the cute and friendly donkeys with their handlers for photo ops!

Life Size Board Games
2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00
Enjoy life-sized games on every floor!
Yahtzee, Connect 4, Jenga, and more!

Freedom to Read: An American 250 Celebration
2026-06-30 16:00 - 18:00
MCL is celebrating 250 years of The Declaration of Independence!
Add a leaf to the Liberty Trees to celebrate independence and the pursuit of happiness. Take a selfie with The Statue of Liberty and enjoy a cookie. Watch an 18th century spinning wheel demonstration with the Black Sheep Fiber Guild and visit with costumed volunteers with the Harrison-Bruce Historical Village.

Children’s: Themed crafts and balloon horse races
YA: Hamilton showing
Main Floor: Teas of the Boston Tea Party and community jigsaw puzzle

Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2026-08-28 09:00 - 2026-08-29 16:00
The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library will host a book sale on Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th from 9am to 4pm in the McCoskey Room.

Stop by that Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to fill a bag for $5!
