Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-04-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some video games and board games!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
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 Gamers Guild
2023-05-03 16:00 - 18:00
MCL Gamers Guild is a new program dedicated to playing and enjoying board games! Visit this edition of the Gamers Guild and play a game selected by the library’s Young Adult department.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Digital Heist at MCL
2023-05-17 16:00 - 19:00
Play a “Choose Your Own Adventure” heist video simulation with YouTuber Markiplier in MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor), and kick off 2023’s Summer Reading program!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

Totally 80's Teen Movie at MCL
2023-05-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-24 12:00 - 14:00
Drop in to MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and watch an 80’s blockbuster, each Saturday during Marion Reads! Summer Reading!
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 – 19. 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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club with Postcrossing
2023-05-24 16:00 - 18:00
Join us as we discuss books we’ve been reading, what we loved or hated about them, and what characters we relate to.
There will be snacks and a new postcard book recommendation exchange using Post-Crossing!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

Jackbox Game Fest at MCL
2023-05-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-30 16:00 - 18:00
Drop into MCL’s Young Adult department and play a few rounds of Jackbox mini-games on the Nintendo Switch.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

Egyptian Exterminating Presents: The Bookworms Teen Picnic
2023-06-07 13:00 - 15:00
Join The Bookworms for a teen picnic outside the library! This event is presented by (and will be kept pest-free by) Egyptian Exterminating.
We’ll eat snacks, play games, listen to music, read books, touch grass, and soak up the sun.
This event is totally free and open to ages 12 – 19. Registration is required, and you can visit the library’s Young Adult Department or call 618-993-5935 to sign up.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

🚲 Animal Tales: Animal Alliances at MCL
2023-06-15 16:00 - 17:00
Meet 6 exotic animals from around the world! Join “Animal Tales” and Marion Carnegie Library to learn how these animals help each other and people.
This event is totally free. No registration or library card are 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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away Movie Marathon
2023-06-21 11:00 - 18:00
The MCL Young Adult Department is marathoning Episodes 4, 5, and 6.
We’ll have snacks, de-stress coloring, and button-making. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as their favorite character.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL YA Department's End of Summer Reading Murder Mystery Party: A Murder in Maui
2023-06-28 16:00 - 18:00
Step 1) Register for the MCL Young Adult Department’s Summer Reading Program challenges. Step 2) Complete all 8 reading challenges. Step 3) Get your invitation to “A Murder in Maui” and join in this awesome murder mystery adventure at Marion Carnegie Library.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. Get an automatic invitation when you complete all 8 Young Adult Summer Reading challenges. Visit the library’s YA department or call 618-993-5935 for more information!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Gamers Guild
2023-07-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-06 16:00 - 18:00
MCL Gamers Guild is a program dedicated to playing and enjoying board games! Visit this edition of the Gamers Guild and play a game selected by the library’s Young Adult department.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

MCL Teen Craft: Watercoloring
2023-07-19 16:00 - 18:00
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, we’ll make watercolor prints using markers and water! Join us! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club
2023-07-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-23 16:00 - 18:00
The Bookworms is a Young Adult book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Join us, and let’s talk about what you’re reading!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

MCL Teen Craft: Perler Beads
2023-08-16 16:00 - 18:00
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, we’ll make some perler bead art!! Join us! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Saturday Crafternoon
2023-09-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 14:00 - 16:00
Gather your knitting needles, scrapbooking supplies, or any other craft supplies you need and enjoy Saturday Crafternoon at MCL! Bring friends and family and spend time together in the comfort of MCL’s historic McCoskey Room.
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 and up.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Teen Craft: DIY Library Card Keychains
2023-09-20 16:00 - 18:00
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, we’ll DIY some cool keychains that you can use to keep your library card nearby!! Join us! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
