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  • Colorful flyer for Pokémon Science summer reading events. Left: Ages 0-12, July 18, 11am at The Hub. Right: Ages 12-19, July 18, 2pm at the library. Includes test tubes, Pikachu, and science-themed graphics.

    MCL Presents Jason Lindsey – Kids’ Pokemon Science at The Hub

    The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Colorful flyer for Pokémon Science summer reading events. Left: Ages 0-12, July 18, 11am at The Hub. Right: Ages 12-19, July 18, 2pm at the library. Includes test tubes, Pikachu, and science-themed graphics.

    MCL Presents Jason Lindsey – Teen Pokemon Science at The Library

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    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…

  • A LEGO club flyer features a LEGO American flag, colorful bricks, and text inviting ages 0–12 to join and build. Large Duplo blocks are available for young children, and the background is pale green with LEGO patterns.

    MCL Lego Club

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Flyer for MCL Children’s Department End of Summer Swimming Party at The Hub, 917 W Main Street, Marion, IL, on July 20 at 11 AM or 12 noon. Registration required. Features a cartoon mermaid and pool water background.

    End of Summer Reading Swimming Party at The Hub

    The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Flyer for MCL Children’s Department End of Summer Swimming Party at The Hub, 917 W Main Street, Marion, IL, on July 20 at 11 AM or 12 noon. Registration required. Features a cartoon mermaid and pool water background.

    End of Summer Reading Swimming Party at The Hub

    The HUB Recreation Center 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Green pixelated background with text: MCL Teen Craft: Minecraft Flowers, July 20. Features a Minecraft grass block. Bottom text: 3 pm in the Young Adult Department. For ages 12 to 19.

    Teen Craft: Minecraft Flowers

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    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…

  • Flyer with colorful stars, confetti, and cartoon children playing with toys. Text reads: Playroom Playdate, Thursdays in July, 10 AM to 12 Noon, Mariella Aikman Playroom in the MCL Childrens Department.

    Playroom Playdate

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Flyer for Carnegie Cosplay Con on July 21 at 2 PM, featuring four people in varied cosplay costumes, with event details like costume contest, anime marathon, scavenger hunt, snacks, and sing along.

    Carnegie Cosplay Con

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    General Library Events

    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…

  • An invitation to the MCL Book Club featuring the cover of Pretty Things by Janelle Brown. The event is on Saturday, July 23 at 10 AM and is free for adults 18 and older. Background shows books on shelves.

    MCL Book Club

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Adult Department

    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…

  • A graphic of a game console with text: Teen Game Day. Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free and open to ages 12 to 19. The console has red and blue controllers.

    Teen Game Day

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Young Adult Department

    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…

  • A banner for Tween Movie features animated and live-action movie posters, text saying Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and a dog wearing sunglasses holding popcorn and a drink. For ages 8 to 12.

    MCL Tween Movie

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    Children's Department

    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…

  • Flyer for Monday with Man-Tra-Con event hosted by Marion Carnegie Library. Includes date, time, location, and a diagram with Career circled and words like education, skills, values, goals, interest, and vision.

    Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con

    Marion Carnegie Library 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, US
    General Library Events

    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…