The Bookworms - Teen Book Club
2024-03-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Bookworms is a teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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 Gamers Guild
2024-04-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 – 18. You don’t need a library card to attend!
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 To Go - Mini Spring Terrarium
2024-04-17 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Wednesday, April 17, pick up all the materials you’ll need to make a fun miniature Spring terrarium from MCL’s Young Adult Department!
No registration or library card is required, but the kits are available to everyone aged 12 – 18 while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
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 - Painting Bookends
2024-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come personalize bookends for your home collection! We’ll provide everything you need!
No registration or library card is required, and this event is open to _everyone_ aged 12 – 18.
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
2024-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 – 18. 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.

The Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Go on a Willy Wonka-themed scavenger hunt throughout the library to win a prize and kick off Summer Reading!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.

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.

MCL Gamers Guild: Willy Wonka Trivia
2024-07-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department to play trivia about Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.

Half-Blood Camp at MCL
2024-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Discover your camp cabin and be prepared to battle with your fellow half-blood friends in camp trivia! There will be snacks, crafts, chariot races, and more! **No campers will be harmed in these activities!**
This event is free and intended for ages 8 – 18. 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.

The Inventing Room at MCL
2024-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit The Inventing Room in MCL’s Young Adult Department and make candy from the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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 - Book Bags
2024-07-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department and personalize your own book bag!!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
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 Young Adult Department End of Summer Reading Party
2024-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate the end of the Young Adult Department’s Summer Reading program with snacks and games as the winners of the program are revealed!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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
2024-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stop by the library’s Young Adult Department and play a few rounds of Jackbox on the Nintendo Switch!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.

Teen Game Night
2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s YA Department (on the library’s top floor), hang out, and play some games!
This event is free and intended for ages 12 – 18. 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.

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2024-08-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Teen Movie & Make-It Night offers movies and crafts in MCL’s Young Adult Department!
This event is free and intended for ages 12 – 18.
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 - Rice Stress Balls
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department and make your own stress ball to help you through the new school year!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2024-09-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Teen Movie & Make-It Night offers movies and crafts in MCL’s Young Adult Department! Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/ya to see a full lineup of films.
This event is free and intended for ages 12 – 18.
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 - Watercolor Book Tracker
2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department and make a bookmark to track your library books to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Financial Aid Workshop with Illinois Student Assistance Commission
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Not sure how to fill out your FAFSA or, if eligible, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid? Visit this FREE financial aid workshop presented by Marion Carnegie Library and the Illniois Student Assistance Commission.
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 Wands
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come make your own wand in the YA Department!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
