Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Story Hour - Frozen
2023-01-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
We will be reading fun Frozen stories and you will take home an adorable Olaf puppet craft kit!
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 Open Lab Hours
2023-01-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In January, the PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours theme is Audio/Visual. Try your hand at DJing, use our green screen wall, or 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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club
2023-01-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Bookworms is a new teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Join us, and let’s talk about what you’re reading!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
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.

MCL Movie Days
2023-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Go into the unknown with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and the gang and enjoy some popcorn at MCL!
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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Lego Club is now Builder’s Club! Join us at Marion Carnegie Library and create whatever you can imagine. 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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-01-23 13:30 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for this fun program on healthy choices using art, stories, and music!
There’s new fun at each edition of EatPlayGrow™ so come as often as you can!
Registration is encouraged, and you can register in the MCL Children’s Department or by phone at 618-993-5935.
This event is completely free and no library card is necessary.
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 library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Audio/Visual
2023-01-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Saturdays in January, check out the library’s Technology Lab and do cool stuff – like DJing, Online Streaming, Video Production, and learning Audio Controls.
PNG at MCL events are always 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.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-01-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-14 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!
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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-01-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-14 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 come with friends and play some board games!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Playroom Playdate
2023-01-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-13 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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events

Story Hour - Birthday!
2023-01-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come celebrate everyone’s birthday at once! We will sing, dance, read stories and make birthday hats!
We’ll also make a neat birthday graph to display in the Children’s Department!
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.

MCL Teen Craft: Painted Pencil Jars
2023-01-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
DIY a custom-painted pencil jar in the MCL YA Department!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Marion Carnegie Library is Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023-01-16

MCL Adult Craft - Button Bouquet Salt Shaker
2023-01-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Make a beautiful bouquet of buttons inside a salt shaker. 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 January 5, 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.

Story Hour - Superhero
2023-01-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read superhero stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun puppet 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.
