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Library Closed in Observance of Good Friday
2024-03-29 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Adler Planetarium's Astro Road Trip at MCL
2024-04-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Chicago’s Adler Planetarium returns to the Marion Carnegie Library!
Join us for an Adler staff-led presentation about the upcoming solar eclipse and what to expect in Marion, Illinois. After the talk – plus time for Q&A, attendees will be able to participate in fun demonstrations about how solar eclipses work and how to safely view a solar eclipse, as well as interact with Adler’s lunar meteorite. While supplies last, attendees will receive a solar viewer for safely seeing the Sun.
This program is free and intended for all ages. No registration or 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.

Library Board Meeting
2024-04-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

MCL Is Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2024-05-31 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us for a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
And so much more!
On Saturday from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
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 Builder's Club with The Ultimate Brick Show
2024-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Heartland LUG (LEGO Users Group) will be on hand at Marion Carnegie Library for a special edition of MCL Builder’s Club, previewing this year’s Ultimate Brick Show event! Bring friends and create whatever you can imagine.
This event is open to ALL ages and is completely free – no library card is required! Space is limited, so arrive early!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

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.

Marion Carnegie Library is Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
2024-06-19
MCL will reopen at 9 am on Thursday, June 20.

MCL is Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2024-07-04

Marion Reads! Community Connections - Focus on Marion Services
2024-07-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Connect with free services available right in our community! Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the doors to a world of services made possible by our Marion neighbors!
Visit the library’s McCoskey Room and check out great services available from organizations like Man-Tra-Con, Shawnee Health, and more!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2024-08-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Everyone is invited to a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
And so much more!
On Saturday from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
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 is Closed in Observance of Labor Day
2024-09-02 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Marion Carnegie Library is Closed for a Staff Training Day
2024-10-14 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The library will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, October 15.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2024-11-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Everyone is invited to a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
And so much more!
On Saturday from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
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 is Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
2024-11-11

MCL Closes at 5 pm
2024-11-27

MCL is Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29

Season's Readings at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Celebrate the holiday season with Marion Carnegie Library! We will be hosting fun-filled holiday activities in every department.
We will be making dried fruit ornaments and serving FREE hot cocoa on the Main Floor!
In the Children’s Department, the kiddos can enjoy winter sensory activities as well as make a fun polar bear craft!
In the Young Adult Department, we’ll be dishing out some FREE popcorn and making holiday bookmarks!
In the Technology Lab, you can create your own custom wooden ornament!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL events.

Music, Poetry, and Stories with Ken Waldman: Alaskan Fiddler and Poet
2024-12-14 13:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come enjoy the music, poetry and stories of Alaskan fiddler Ken Waldman on December 14th at 1:30 pm in the MCL McCoskey Room!
This event is family friendly and open to all! We look forward to seeing you there!
Brought to you by Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Marion Carnegie Library!

Friends of the MCL Gift Wrapping Boutique
2024-12-19 12:00 - 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library
