Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Playroom Playdate
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Lawyer in the Library
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00
An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.
Registration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.

Teen Craft To-Go: Tea Light Snowmen
2026-02-18
Materials and instructions will be provided for creating Tea Light Snowmen.
Available at the YA Desk beginning February 18th, while supplies last.
One kit per patron, please. No registration required.

Story Hour with Nelson & Winslow
2026-02-18 10:30, 2026-02-19 10:30
Nelson and Winslow are coming to visit us! Join us in welcoming these amazing pups as they tell us all about the 618!

Tween Movie
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!

Builder's Club
2026-02-23 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine!
Use our building blocks to construct your masterpieces. Large Duplo Blocks will be available for younger children.

For ages 0-12.

I Love My Name Story Hour
2026-02-25 10:30, 2026-02-26 10:30
Read a book about how great names are, sing and dance and make a fun craft out of your own name!

The Bookworms
2026-02-25 16:00 - 19:00
Join ‘The Bookworms’! A teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stay for a movie based on a YA novel!

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Have you noticed different birds at your feeders?

Although ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures?

Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird, tips on supplemental feeding, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds.

Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/RTHU.

MCL Book Club
2026-02-28 10:00
Come discuss our January/February pick: Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney.
Book club will meet in the McCoskey Room.

MCL's 110th Birthday Celebration
2026-03-02 17:00 - 19:00
You’re a part of our story!

We’re celebrating our 110th birthday on Monday, March 2nd from 5pm to 7pm. Join us and journey through more than a century of reading and information!

Step into history by passing through the original library entrance on Market Street. Enjoy refreshments, activities, and historical displays throughout the building. Sign our card, strike a pose in our photobooth, and take home a vintage-styled postcard and bookmark!

Marion Carnegie Library opened its doors to the public on February 29th, 1916, and has gone through several renovations over the years. Throughout it all, the library has been dedicated to offering resources and programs, as well as fostering connections within the community.

Noodle Story Hour
2026-03-04 10:30, 2026-03-05 10:30
Read a noodle book, sing and dance and make a fun noodle craft!

Teen Game Night
2026-03-04 16:00 - 19:00
Come play our board games and video games in the YA department!

Tween Craft: Ribbon Bubble Wand
2026-03-06
Come pick up a take home bag to make your own ribbon bubble wand!
Available while supplies last. Ages 8-12.

Lawyer in the Library
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00
An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.

Registration is required. Sign-up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.

Participants must be a resident within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit and not currently represented by an attorney.

Adult Take and Make Craft: Beaded Potted Plant
2026-03-11
Instructions and Materials will be provided to create a beaded potted plant.
Registration is not required; available while supply kits last.

Alien Story Hour
2026-03-11 10:30, 2026-03-12 10:30
Read an alien book, sing and dance and take home a fun alien craft!

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2026-03-11 16:00 - 19:00
Come watch Space Jam and make a craft in the YA Department!
