Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-28 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!
For ages 8 to 12.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Game Day
2022-06-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Ssssssnakes! at The Hub
2022-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about local snake varieties from Kathleen Gaare-Wiese – a retired educator, Illinois Master Naturalist, Boy Scouts of America Leader, and outdoor expert!
You may even get to touch a snake*!
*Snake touching is not required.
This event is free and open to ages 0 – 19.

MCL Summer Adult Craft - Mosaic Art
2022-06-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-06-09 15:00 - 16:00
Create your own piece of mosaic art using glass tiles, buttons, and other materials.
Registration is required. Sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning June 2nd.

Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours
2022-06-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 the newest technology at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during lab hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Free and open to ages 10 to 18!
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.

Kindness Riot
2022-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create empowering and supportive posters, then we’ll riot outside the library and display those posters to spread kindness to our whole community!
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
2022-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

PNG STEAM Club - Aquaponics
2022-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about sustainability by growing plants in our Frog tank.
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 18.
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.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Story Hour at The Hub
2022-06-08 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at The Hub to hear some great stories, including a great butterfly story read by an expert at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge! Sing, Dance, and pick up your take-home craft!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Continuing Careers with LinkedIn
2022-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Marion Carnegie Library and Joe Szynkowski of The UpWrite Group to learn how you can use LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning to set yourself up for success and advance your career.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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 Lego Club
2022-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library’s Lego Club and create whatever you can imagine, and don’t forget to bring your friends!
For ages birth to 12.
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 Anime Club
2022-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
Bonus points if you come in costume!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Fandom Friday
2022-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
See if you can survive Five Nights in one Friday afternoon! Play the game with friends while enjoying popcorn.
Bonus points if you come in costume!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Rock Candy
2022-06-03 09:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Pick up a grab-and-go craft kit, and make some tasty rock candy! While supplies last, stop by the MCL Children’s department and pick up a kit!
Adult supervision is recommended.
Free and available to ages 8 – 12.

MCL Teen Craft - AC Tree
2022-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come craft a cute tree inspired by Animal Crossing!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour with Marion Garden Club
2022-06-01 10:30 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Marion Carnegie Library and the Marion Garden Club at The Pavilion and read some stories, sing and dance, and make an awesome craft!
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 Science at The Hub
2022-05-31 16:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Is a dolphin a fish? Is a snake a mammal? Join “Animal Tales” to find out how to classify an animal.
During the “Animal Science” program you will meet an exotic mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, insect, and arachnid.
What animals will be in each class? You will have to join us to find out! We look forward to seeing you there!

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2022-05-30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Marion Carnegie Library will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.
The library will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Sustainability
2022-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions happen only once – Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm – Don’t miss it!
This month, learn about environmental sustainability, why it’s important, and how you can help keep the earth healthy and thriving.
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 18.
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.

Where's Waldo? - Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
2022-05-28 09:00 - 2022-07-20 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 followed the clues and solved the puzzle, return the page to the Children’s Department for a Where’s Waldo button!

Read Beyond the Beaten Path - MCL Summer Reading Kickoff Event and 5K
2022-05-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Help us kick off 2022’s Summer Reading program in style! Run in a 5K (or a Fun Run for the kiddos), enjoy children’s activities like a bounce house, listen to some music, and support local food trucks!
While you’re here, register for Summer Reading! We want to make 2022’s Summer Reading program the biggest ever and we can only do that with your help!
Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/summerkickoff for more information.
