Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Totally 80's Teen Movie at MCL
2023-06-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-03 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2023-06-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-09 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 much more!
On Saturday, June 10 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 Children's Department's Pool Party at The Hub
2023-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Splash around and slide at The Hub’s gorgeous pool!
Registration is required. Pick up your FREE ticket from the MCL Children’s Department desk beginning May 26!
This event is free and intended for ages 0 – 12.
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.

Canceled - PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-06-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
June’s PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL’s Tech Lab and try it out!
Of course, you can try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 10 to 18! No library card is necessary!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-06-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet with a specialist from Man-Tra-Con or the American Job Center to get personal career guidance and coaching!
Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk or call 618-993-5935 for your session.
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 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

MCL Story Hour - Armadillo
2023-06-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Texas Roadhouse, 2800 W DeYoung Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet Andy the Armadillo and hear some fun armadillo stories. Then learn a line dance, take a tour of Texas Roadhouse, and bring home a fun craft!
Registration is required for this edition of MCL Story Hour. Pick up your free ticket in the MCL Children’s Department beginning Wednesday, May 24!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays, 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 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.

Mandala Gardens Stroll
2023-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Mandala Gardens, 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Let’s celebrate National Garden Week (June 4 – 10) together! Meet MCL staff at Mandala Gardens — 1704 North State Street in Marion — and experience the garden grounds with owner Greg Reid.
Greg will discuss the history of and the characteristics of the Mandala Gardens.
The seven acres of gardens include herbs, flowers, stone sculptures, mosaics, benches, greenhouses, a pond, a stone bridge, and much more.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Extreme Kids Bounce Party with MCL
2023-06-05 12:30 - 14:30 | Extreme Kids, 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Marion Carnegie Library’s Children’s Department invites you to bring the kiddos to Extreme Kids in Marion for a fun, FREE bounce party.
Beginning Monday, May 22, visit MCL’s Children’s Department to pick up your Extreme Kids Bounce Party tickets (and sign up for Summer Reading challenges while you’re at it).
This program is totally free and open to ages 0 – 12. Registration 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - The Fashion Industry
2023-06-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about graphic design, logo creation, how to 3D-print jewelry, and more during June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions.
Saturday Sessions are free and open to ages 10 – 18. No library card is required.
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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 Tween Movie
2023-06-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event 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

Roller Skating Summer Party with MCL
2023-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up at the roller rink to skate with friends and celebrate Summer Reading season!
FREE tickets are available beginning Thursday, May 18 for everyone aged 0 – 19. Entry is free for non-skating parents and guardians, and skating parents/guardians can pay at the door!
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Sea Life Floral Centerpiece
2023-06-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-06-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create a freestanding flower arrangement inspired by the sea. We’ll supply all the materials you’ll need! Bring some friends and have some fun!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning May 25, 2023.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL
2023-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet one-on-one with a representative of Shawnee Health. Get answers to your medical system questions on Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
This program is free and open to the public. 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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-05-31 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Interested in robotics but not sure where to begin? Try PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours in May! We’ll have featured activities that are a great introduction to building and coding robots!
Of course, you can try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 10 to 18! No library card is necessary!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

Jackbox Game Fest at MCL
2023-05-31 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 – 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 Story Hour - MHS Color Guard
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Be amazed at the talent and dedication presented by the Marion High School Guard Team! They will demonstrate different tosses and throws that they perform with their 6-foot-tall flags! Sing, dance, and read stories. Then take home a neat flag craft!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
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.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Podcasting
2023-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get to know audio recording techniques and equipment in the library’s Tech Lab on the top floor!
This event is free and open to ages 10 – 18. No library card is required.
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2023-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays in May, 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 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.

MCL is Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2023-05-29
