Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2023-07-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-22 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 Builder's Club
2023-07-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-24 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 is Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2023-07-04

MCL Story Hour - Bear
2023-07-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-06 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join your friends in reading great Bear stories, singing, dancing and making a Bear hat!
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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet with a specialist from Man-Tra-Con or the American Job Center to get personal career guidance and coaching!
Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk or call 618-993-5935 for your session.
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
2023-07-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Gamers Guild is a 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.

MCL Grab-and-Go Craft - Yarn & Toothpick Butterfly
2023-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Friday, July 7 – and while supplies last – visit the MCL Children’s Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to make a cool Yarn & Toothpick Butterfly craft!
Kits are free and available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTICE: Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Butterflies! Crafts and Caterpillar Introductions
2023-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Make some cool butterfly crafts and meet our new butterfly caterpillars that will be growing and changing over the next few weeks!
Don’t miss the exciting butterfly release on Tuesday, July 25 at 4:30!
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
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
2023-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-18 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 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

Lawyer in the Library
2023-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Story Hour - Lucy Cousins
2023-07-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
If you know Maisy the Mouse, then you know the work of Lucy Cousins! Read some great stories, sing, dance and take home a neat Lucy Cousins 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: Sphero Skate Park
2023-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us for a special Summer STEAM Club and test your skills in the Sphero Skate Park! Score points when you code a robot to pull off skateboard tricks!
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 Children's Department Water Party
2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Wear your swimsuit and come prepared to splash around, throw water balloons, and make bubbles!
This event is free and open to everyone aged 0 – 12. 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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Adult Craft - Garden Fairy Wands
2023-07-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create Garden Fairy Wands with glass beads and add extra pizazz to your garden and plants!
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 July 6, 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.

Bath Bomb Workshop for Tweens with Lavish Bath Box
2023-07-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lavish Bath Box – Marion Square, 605 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at Lavish Bath Box and learn how to make bath bombs and lip scrubs in yummy scents!
This event is totally free and intended for ages 8 – 12.
Registration is required and you can visit https://www.lavishbathbox.com/products/tweens-workshop to sign up starting July 5th!
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
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 - Chirp!
2023-07-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun bird stories, sing and dance and take home an adorable bird 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: Watercoloring
2023-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, we’ll make watercolor prints using markers and water! Join us! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

🚲 at Tower Square for Third Thursday
2023-07-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 4 pm to 5 pm during July’s Third Thursday celebration!

MCL Book Club
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In July, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
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.
