Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Continuing Careers - Monday with Man-Tra-Con
2022-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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 Tween Movie
2022-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-09 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!
For ages 8 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.

Teen Game Day
2022-07-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Enjoy free play on the library’s Nintendo Switch or gather some friends and play some board games!
Free and open to ages 12 to 19.
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 Book Club
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join the Marion Carnegie Library Book Club in the library’s McCoskey Room! Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
In July, we’ll discuss “Pretty Things” by Janelle Brown.
For ages 18 and older.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Carnegie Cosplay Con
2022-07-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Break out your best costume, it’s time for Cosplay! Kids can meet and greet royalty at a princess sing-a-long, while adults and teens can explore the library while enjoying popcorn and anime.
Judging for the costume contest begins at 3:00 p.m. Come dressed alone or bring friends and family and be judged as a group.
Registration begins July 7 (Note: all costumes must be appropriate for the public).
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
2022-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Teen Craft: Minecraft Flowers
2022-07-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come play with our perler beads to design beautiful pixelated Minecraft flowers.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

End of Summer Reading Swimming Party at The Hub
2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come swim at The Hub and bring your reading log for your end-of-summer prize bag!
Registration is required. Sign up in the MCL Children’s Department starting July 6!
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 Lego Club
2022-07-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library’s Lego 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.

MCL Presents Jason Lindsey - Teen Pokemon Science at The Library
2022-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, come learn about the science behind Pokemon!
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 Presents Jason Lindsey - Kids' Pokemon Science at The Hub
2022-07-18 11:00 - 12:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Family Code Camp
2022-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Community members of all ages can learn coding basics in the MCL Technology Lab!
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 Summer Adult Craft - Seaside Terrarium
2022-07-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-07-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Take a piece of the sea home with you when you create your own Seaside Terrarium.
Registration is required. Sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning July 7.

Teen Craft: Special FX and Cosplay Makeup with T.K. Kelly
2022-07-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Perfect your Cosplay craft by learning to do Special FX make-up and contouring skills!
Registration is required. Sign-Ups begin July 5th in the library’s Young Adult Department.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Wildcat Story Hour with Marion High School Athletes
2022-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet some of MHS’ best and brightest athletes. Hear them read sports stories and take home a fun Wildcat craft!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-07-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
An attorney will be available for 20-minute, one-on-one meetings to assist you with legal coaching,
document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.
-No Fees!
-Please Pre-Register at the Main Floor Circulation Desk
-Bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter
*This program is free and open to the public.*
– Maximum of one session per person every 2 months.
– You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
– Participants should reside within the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
Sponsored in part by Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit.

MCL Anime Club
2022-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
Bonus points if you come in costume!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Star Wars Escape Room
2022-07-08 09:30 - 16:00, 2022-07-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Rebel Alliance needs your help! Solve the clues to find the plans for the Death Star and return them to Princess Leia.
This escape room experience is free and available to all ages.
Registration is required. Sign up at the library beginning on June 23.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Craft - Totoro Terrarium
2022-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come create a magical fairy garden!
This MCL Teen Craft session is made possible by Timberline Fisheries.
The event is free and open to ages 12 – 19.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Potion Story Hour with Lavish Bath Box
2022-07-06 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Hear some witchy stories and take home a fun potion craft with Lavish Bath Box. Meet at The Hub!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
