Christmas Bird Count with Illinois Extension
2025-11-07 09:00 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Learn the ABC’s of a CBC: Is this your first time on a Christmas Bird Count?
This workshop will set you on the path for success. Did you know most counts in southern Illinois are almost a 30 year tradition? As a CBC participant, you will coordinate with your local compiler prior to the count date. At this workshop we will go over National Audubon Policies, local count circles, and practice how to count.
Attendance is recommended for first-time CBC volunteers. Get your questions answered from Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, Kimberly Rohling, about this annual event.
Registration required: go.illinois.edu/25CBC

Tween Movie
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a fun tween movie!

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY
2025-11-11
Closed in Observance of Veterans Day.

Corny Jokes Story Hour
2025-11-12 10:30, 2025-11-13 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
This is going to be a knee-slapping Story Hour! Read a silly book, sing and dance, and take home a corny craft!

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2025-11-12 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and make a craft in the YA Department!

Adult Craft: Sharpened Pencil Bouquets
2025-11-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
“I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”
Create a cozy bouquet of sharpened pencils to keep or gift to someone special!
Ages 18+. Registration required – begins November 5th

Playroom Playdate
2025-11-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet up with friends or make new friends in our fun playroom!

Lawyer in the Library
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
An attorney will be available for 20-minute, one-on-one 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.

Turkey Story Hour
2025-11-19 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! We are reading a turkey story, singing and dancing and making turkey hats!

Teen Craft Night: Mini Pumpkin Decorating
2025-11-19 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come decorate a miniature pumpkin in the YA Department!

Friends of Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2025-11-21 09:00 - 2025-11-22 17:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
The Friends of Marion Carnegie Library will host a book sale on Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd from 9am to 4pm in the McCoskey Room.

Stop by that Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to fill a bag for $5!

MCL Book Club
2025-11-22 10:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
We will be discussing Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson.
NOTE: We’ll be meeting in the Peterson Room due to the Friends Book Sale.

Builder's Club
2025-11-24 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
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.

Thanksgiving Story Hour
2025-11-26 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Read a great Thanksgiving story, sing and dance, and take home a fun Thanksgiving activity packet.

CLOSING AT 5PM FOR THANKSGIVING
2025-11-26 17:00
We’ll be closing at 5pm on Wednesday, November 26th and be closed on November 27th and 28th in Observance of Thanksgiving.
Normal business hours will resume Saturday, November 29th.

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28

Food for Fines
2025-12-01 - 2026-01-31 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Support the Marion community while taking care of some MCL late fees when you participate in our annual Food for Fines program!
Visit the MCL Main Desk and donate items listed in the “What can I donate?” section of our Food for Fines page. All donations will help local non-profit Gum Drop Kids provide child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children.
You’ll receive $1 in MCL account credit for each donated item. Only valid to waive overdue fines.

Builder's Club
2025-12-01 17:30 - 19:00

Playroom Playdate
2025-12-02 10:00 - 12:00

Season's Readings
2025-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Visit the Library to get in the festive spirit! Fun activities on every floor!
Children’s Department

Ice Fishing
Snowball Fight
Snowman Bowling
Snowflake Stamp Craft

Main Floor

Beeswax Candle Craft
Hot Cocoa in Carnegie Commons

YA Department

Giant Jenga
Waterless Snow Globe Craft
Popcorn

PNG Lab

Custom Wooden Ornaments

Choir Story Hour
2025-12-03 10:30
Come enjoy the MJHS Jazz Choir and read about choirs. Sing and dance, then make a fun hat!

Teen Game Night
2025-12-03 16:00 - 19:00
Come play our board games and video games in the YA department!
