Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Playroom Playdate
2024-06-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
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 Tech Lab Hours
2024-06-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Tech Lab hours are free to attend for everyone aged 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.

MCL Adult Craft - Moss and Stone Zen Art
2024-06-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In June, MCL Adult Craft is in-person! We will create a circular piece of artwork using moss and stone.
The 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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Sheltered Reality Drumming Program
2024-06-13 13:00 - 14:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn some drumming techniques and become inspired to bring a positive change to our community!
This event is completely free – no library card is required! Space is limited, so arrive early!
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 STEAM Club: JavaScript Countdown Timer Project
2024-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
PNG at MCL’s STEAM Club is counting down to the official start of summer, and learning some JavaScript in the process!
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.

MCL Story Hour - Goofy Golf
2024-06-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Goofy Golf, 1403 N Garfield St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up at Goofy Golf, located in Ray Fosse Park, for stories, songs, Goofy Snow, and mini-golf!
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.

Annuals and Alpacas
2024-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Mandala Gardens, 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL, Mandala Gardens, Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch, and Marion Garden Club are teaming up for this special Marion Reads! 2024 Kickoff Event, and you’re invited!
Bring the kiddos for a special alpaca-themed edition of MCL Story Hour, complete with an alpaca paper bag puppet craft! Meet, pet, and take photos with real alpacas from Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch! Then plant a flower with help from Marion Garden Club!
Be sure to sign up for Summer Reading challenges while you’re there!
This event is free and open to everyone. 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.

Texas Roadhouse Party!!
2024-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Texas Roadhouse, 2800 W DeYoung Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Make your own rolls, go on a scavenger hunt, tour the kitchen, and create your own chalk drawing at Texas Roadhouse!
This event is completely free – no library card is required! Space is limited, so arrive early!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Library Board Meeting
2024-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

MCL Tween Movie
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Fabrication
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
“Fabrication” is a fancy way of saying “making stuff” and that’s what June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions are all about. Master the basics of measuring and cutting, explore fabrication equipment like sewing machines, a laser engraver, and 3D printers, and become a DIY wizard!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 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.

Book Speed Dating at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-06-06 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stack your Summer Reading TBR!
Stop by Carnegie Commons any time during the day to meet some new books! A library card is required only to take items home with you.
This is a come-and-go event and no 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.

The Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Go on a Willy Wonka-themed scavenger hunt throughout the library to win a prize and kick off Summer Reading!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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 - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
2024-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Kick off Summer Reading with the Mouse from the book, hear the story, go on a scavenger hunt, and enjoy a delicious cookie!
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 Builder's Club with The Ultimate Brick Show
2024-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Heartland LUG (LEGO Users Group) will be on hand at Marion Carnegie Library for a special edition of MCL Builder’s Club, previewing this year’s Ultimate Brick Show event! Bring friends and create whatever you can imagine.
This event is open to ALL ages and is completely free – no library card is required! Space is limited, so arrive early!
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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2024-06-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-31 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 so much more!
On Saturday 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.
