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  • Enchanted Millinery

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Adult Department

    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…

  • Flyer for Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale on November 21 and 22, 9am–4pm. Hardbacks $1.00, paperbacks $0.25, fill a bag for $5 on Saturday 2–4pm. Features autumn leaf decorations and library logos.

    Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    General Library Events

    The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library will host a book sale on Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd from 9am to 4pm in the McCoskey Room. Stop by that…

  • A flyer for Marion Carnegie Library’s “Food for Fines” program, running December 1, 2025–January 31, 2026, offering $1 account credit per donated food item, with donation details and website at the bottom.

    Food for Fines

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    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    General Library Events

    Support the Marion community while taking care of some MCL late fees when you participate in our annual Food for Fines program! Visit the MCL Main Desk and donate items…

  • Festive flyer with snowflakes reads: Seasons Readings. Tuesday, December 2nd, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visit the library for festive activities and snacks! Includes stacked books with holiday décor and Marion Carnegie Library info.

    Season’s Readings

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    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    General Library Events

    Visit the Library to get in the festive spirit! Fun activities on every floor! Children's Department Ice Fishing Snowball Fight Snowman Bowling Snowflake Stamp Craft Main Floor Beeswax Candle Craft…

  • Invitation for Marion Carnegie Library’s 110th birthday celebration, featuring a blue sketch of the library, event details (March 2, 2026, 5–7pm), and the slogan: Journey through more than a century of reading and information!.

    MCL’s 110th Birthday Celebration

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    You're a part of our story! We're celebrating our 110th birthday on Monday, March 2nd from 5pm to 7pm. Join us and journey through more than a century of reading…

  • Book sale flyer for Friends of Marion Carnegie Library on March 20 and 21, 9am-4pm. Fill a bag for $5. Saturday hours also 2pm-4pm. Green and yellow text with flower illustrations.

    Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale

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    The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library will host a book sale on Friday, March 20th and Saturday, March 21st from 9am to 4pm in the McCoskey Room. Stop by that…

  • A flyer for the Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale, held Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Hardbacks are $1.00 and paperbacks are $0.25. Logos in corners, purple shapes as accents.

    Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale

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    The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library will host a book sale on Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th from 9am to 4pm in the McCoskey Room. Stop by that…

  • A colorful flyer for a Library Garden Party and Summer Reading Kickoff at Mandala Gardens on Monday, June 1, 5–7pm. Includes donkeys, a person golfing, and text about activities and location in Marion, IL.

    Library Garden Party: Summer Reading Kickoff

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    Mandala Gardens 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, US
    General Library Events

    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…

  • Event flyer with images of large dice, a Connect 4 board, and Jenga blocks. Text reads: Life Size Board Games, Thursday, June 11th, 5–7 PM. Enjoy life-sized games on every floor! All ages. Marion Carnegie Library.

    Life Size Board Games

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    Enjoy life-sized games on every floor! Yahtzee, Connect 4, Jenga, and more!

  • Event flyer with red, white, and blue background, butterflies, and the Statue of Liberty, advertising a Freedom to Read: America 250 Celebration on Tuesday, June 30th from 4–6pm at Marion Carnegie Library.

    Freedom to Read: An American 250 Celebration

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    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…

  • Book sale flyer for Marion Carnegie Library on August 28-29, 9am-4pm. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks $0.25, fill a bag for $5 on Saturday 2-4pm. Library address: 206 S Market St, Marion, IL 62948.

    Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale

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    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…

  • Event flyer for Lawyer in the Library, September 15th, 5–7 PM, at Marion Carnegie Library, with scales of justice icon. Registration required; participants must be Illinois First Judicial Circuit residents.

    Lawyer in the Library

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    General Library Events

    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.