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  • A promotional flyer for a Wheres Waldo? summer reading scavenger hunt features Waldo, a map with a red location pin, event details, and instructions to visit local businesses, solve a puzzle, and win a prize.

    Where’s Waldo? – Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Start at Marion Carnegie Library and explore Marion while uncovering a word-puzzle mystery! Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Puzzle and Clue page in the MCL Children's Department. After you have…

  • A graphic of a Nintendo Switch with text: Teen Game Day. Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free and open to ages 12 to 19. The Switch has red and blue controllers.

    Teen Game Day

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    Enjoy free play on the library's Nintendo Switch or gather some friends and play some board games! Free and open to ages 12 to 19. NOTICE: All participants and parents…

  • A colorful library event poster shows various movie covers in a row, with text: “Tween Movie, Every Saturday at 1:00 P.M., For Ages 8 to 12.” A cartoon pug holding popcorn and a drink is in the bottom right corner.

    MCL Tween Movie

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children's Department each week to watch a featured film! For ages 8 to 12. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree…

  • Promotional flyer for Summer Solstice at Mandala Gardens on June 21 at 10 AM, featuring a garden tour and lunch. Hosted by Marion Carnegie Library; event is free and open to all ages.

    Summer Solstice at Mandala Gardens

    Mandala Gardens 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, US
    Adult Department

    Join MCL for a free and open to the public tour of Mandala Gardens with the owner, Greg Reid. Learn about the history, tour the grounds, and see the sculptures,…

  • Flyer promoting a childrens nature walk event. Two kids hold leaves and a frog. Event details: June 21, 10 AM, ages 0–12, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Free tickets at MCL Childrens Department from June 7.

    *CANCELLED* Beyond the Beaten Path Nature Walk

    Harmony Walking Trail Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
    Children's Department

    **CANCELLED due to extreme heat.** Come explore! See Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with an expert guide! Discover butterflies and their migrations. Registration is required. Pick up a FREE ticket…

  • Event flyer for MCL Story Hour: Beyond the Beaten Path featuring Dragons Love Tacos! at The Pavilion with La Galeria, June 22, starting at 10:30 am for young children. Taco and car icons shown.

    Dragons Love Tacos! Story Hour with La Galeria at The Pavilion

    The Pavilion Events 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Meet Laura Chairez from La Galeria and read "Dragons Love Tacos!" Enjoy nachos and a take-home craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library…

  • Flyer for “MCL Teen Craft: Resin Art with Missy Carstens.” Event is June 22 at 3 pm in the Young Adult Department, for ages 12 to 19. Register in the YA Department. Contact: Marion Carnegie Library (618) 993-5935.

    MCL Teen Craft – Resin Art with Missy Carstens

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    Come create beautiful resin art like bookmarks, necklaces, and more! Registration is required, and sign-ups begin June 13. This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE:…

  • Illustration of two children playing with toys in a colorful playroom. Text announces Playroom Playdate at the MCL Childrens Department, Thursdays in June from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Playful stars and shapes decorate the background.

    Playroom Playdate

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    Come meet new friends in our Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library's Children's Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and - of course - books! NOTICE: All…

  • Flyer for PNG at MCL Open Technology Lab Hours, with cartoon of a person on a laptop. Details: Mondays & Thursdays, 4–6 PM, May & June 2022. Activities: coding, film, 3D printing, and more. Ages 10–18. No registration needed.

    Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Project Next Generation

    PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…

  • Event flyer with a popcorn background, red and white popcorn buckets, and text: Fandom Fridays in the Young Adult Department for ages 12–19. Cosplay is encouraged!! June 24 @ 2 pm. MARVEL. Small disclaimer text at the bottom.

    Fandom Friday

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    Visit MCL's Young Adult department for Fandom Friday. Hang out, have some popcorn, watch a movie about some web-slingers, and be a fan! Bonus points if you come in costume!…

  • MCL Book Club flyer with the cover of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid and text inviting adults to join a discussion on Saturday, June 25 at 10 AM. Background features illustrated books, coffee, and glasses.

    MCL Book Club

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Adult Department

    Join the Marion Carnegie Library Book Club in the library's McCoskey Room! Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting! In June, we'll…