Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Adult Department Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Bubbles & Books at Lavish Bath Box
2023-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lavish Bath Box – Marion Square, 605 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at Lavish Bath Box and create your own Bath Tea Blend. Small treats and lemonade will be served. Attendees will also be able to sign up for the MCL Adult Summer Reading Challenge during the event.
Registration is required and available at Lavish Bath Box or online at lavishbathbox.com/products/bubbles-books anytime!
This event is totally free and open to ages 18 and up. 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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-05-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Interested in robotics but not sure where to begin? Try PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours in May! We’ll have featured activities that are a great introduction to building and coding robots!
Of course, you can 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays in May, 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.

Adler Planetarium's Astro Road Trip at MCL
2023-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Chicago’s Adler Planetarium is sending its Astro Road Trip outreach program to Marion Carnegie Library! We’ll have fun opportunities like checking out meteorites from the Moon and Mars, activities involving light and color, and demonstrations exploring lenses, mirrors, and size & scale. If the weather cooperates, we’ll have a telescope outside for you to look through, too!
While you’re here, register for Summer Reading challenges!
No need to stay for the entire program time. Please drop in for one activity or several!
This program is free and intended for ages 6 – 106. No registration or 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Robotics
2023-05-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
This May, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions revolves around Robotics! Visit any Saturday to check it out!
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
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some video games and 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.

MCL Adult Craft - "Bee Kind" Small House Decor
2023-05-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create a freestanding decor craft featuring bees and flowers. 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 May 4, 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.

MCL Story Hour - Train
2023-05-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun Train stories, sing and dance, and make a fun Train 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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club - Sew Ready! Make a Stuffed Animal
2023-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get to know the process of sewing and create your own stuffed animal in the MCL Tech Lab!
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.

Restoring Your Lawn to Native Plants
2023-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about the importance of native plants, as well as how native plants and permaculture are the future of gardening from Daniel P. Mattingly, of Mighty Rivers Nursery in Carbondale.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. No registration or library card is required to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

🚲 at Tower Square for Free Comic Book Day
2023-05-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Tower Square, Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the Book Bike as we help celebrate Free Comic Book Day with Fox Comics! Then swing by MCL’s Young Adult Department and pick up a free-to-keep comic book grab bag when you show your library card!

MCL Story Hour - Cinco de Mayo with Rocio Williams
2023-05-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL’s Children’s Department and special guest Rocio Williams, and hear stories that celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Spanish-American heritage!
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.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL
2023-05-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet one-on-one with a representative of Shawnee Health. Get answers to your medical system questions on Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
This program is free and open to the public. 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 Gamers Guild
2023-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Gamers Guild is a new program dedicated to playing and enjoying board games! Visit this edition of the Gamers Guild and play a game selected by the library’s Young Adult department.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.
