Half-Blood Camp at MCL
2024-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2024-11-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

The Bookworms - Teen Book Club
2024-08-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-23 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2024-09-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-11 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.

Spooky Movie Double Feature at MCL
2024-10-30 16:00 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Halloween in MCL’s YA Department with candy, popcorn, and a spooky movie night!
Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events for event details and movie titles!
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.

MCL Teen Craft - Fall Luminary
2024-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department and make a fall-themed luminary!
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 Teen Craft - DIY Hot Cocoa
2024-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come make your own batch of hot cocoa mix to take home and enjoy!
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
2025-01-08 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a movie and make a craft in the MCL Young Adult Department! This event is for ages 12 – 18. For more details, please visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/ya
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

To-Go Teen Craft: Waterless Snow Globes
2025-01-15 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Materials and instructions will be provided for creating Waterless Snow Globes! Available at the YA Circulation Desk beginning January 15th, while supplies last. One kit per patron, please. No registration required. 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.

Teen Book Club: The Bookworms
2025-01-22 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Join ‘The Bookworms’ – a teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stay for a movie based on a YA novel!
This book club is for ages 12 – 18 and takes place in the MCL Young Adult Department.
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
2025-01-29 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Stop by the MCL Young Adult Department and play Jackbox games! This event is 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.

Teen Game Night
2025-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come play our board games and video games in the YA department!
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
