Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 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.

MCL Book Club
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In October, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
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 Story Hour - Halloween Parade
2023-10-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read about Halloween, sing, dance, and take home a fun craft after we parade around the library to collect treats!
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 Book Bike at Marion Senior Citizens Center during Walk Around the Clock
2023-10-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Senior Citizens Center, 507 W Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the MCL Book Bike at the Marion Senior Citizens Center from 9 am to 10 am during October’s Walk Around the Clock event!

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open 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.

The Bookworms - Halloween Edition
2023-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Halloween with ‘The Bookworms’! A teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Popcorn, candy, and Halloween bookmarks will be provided!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-10-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays, come 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!
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
2023-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club 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.

MCL Saturday Crafternoon
2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Gather your knitting needles, scrapbooking supplies, or any other craft supplies you need and enjoy Saturday Crafternoon at MCL! Bring friends and family and spend time together in the comfort of MCL’s historic McCoskey Room.
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 and up.
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 - Propulsion
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about what makes things go, this month in PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions. We’ll talk about electric engines, combustion engines, a comparison of the two, and check out some drones – something new each week in the MCL Tech Lab!
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 Book Bike at Tower Square
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Tower Square, Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 6 pm to 7 pm during October’s Third Thursday celebration!

MCL Story Hour - Witch's Brew
2023-10-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read about witch’s brew, sing, dance, and take home a fun 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.

MCL Teen Craft: Halloween Candy Jars
2023-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come paint your own Halloween-themed candy jar at this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.

Library Board Meeting
2023-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Library Board Special Meeting
2023-10-16 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Marion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees will hold a community meeting to discuss the possible addition of a lighted LED sign to the library’s East lawn on Market Street.

MCL Adult Craft - Tiny Art Creations
2023-10-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Help MCL celebrate International Artists Day with October’s Tiny Art Showcase! At this month’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, we’ll be making Tiny Art canvases in the library’s historic McCoskey Room.
This craft is also available to-go, while supplies last. Work on your Tiny Art at home, and return it to MCL by Thursday, October 19 to be included in the showcase!
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, October 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 - Baby
2023-10-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read about babies, sing, dance, and take home a fun 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.
