End of Summer Reading Party
2026-07-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet us at Emery Bros. Skating Rink and skate the night away! Don’t forget to bring your reading log so you can choose your FREE BOOK!

Adult Craft: Novel Fairy House
2026-07-23 17:30
Join us in the McCoskey Room to create Fairy Houses constructed from discarded books and other materials.
Required Registration will begin on July 15th.

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-07-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-27 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 15:00 - 19:00
Work with any of our equipment & create whatever you can imagine!
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).
Ages 10-18

MCL Book Club
2026-07-25 10:00
We will meet in the McCoskey Room to discuss a book The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama .
Bonus! This book will also count towards one of the Adult Summer Reading Challenge.

Tween Movie
2026-07-25 13:00, 2026-08-01 13:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Propulsion
2026-07-25 13:00 - 16:00
All actions have an opposite reaction.
Use physics to learn and demonstrate different types of propulsion.
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).
Ages 10-18

The Teen Lounge
2026-07-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 16:00 - 19:00
Want a chill place to hang after school? Take advantage of our YA Department to study, craft, game, or read!
We have craft supplies, board games, video games, and more for teens to enjoy and get creative with!
Ages 12-18

Builder's Club
2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks!

Playroom Playdate
2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Frozen Story Hour
2026-07-29 10:30
Join MCL and Skyline Creek Productions and read a book about Frozen, sing and dance, take home a fun Frozen craft and see a small performance from Skyline Creek Productions!

Summer Reading Social
2026-07-30 17:30
Gather with other readers to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. Bouquet Bar hosted by Shelton Gang Flower Farm and catering in the McCoskey Room.
Required Registration begins July 25th.

Teen Craft To-Go: Faux Gumball Machine
2026-08-01
Available at the YA Desk while supplies last. One kit per patron, please.
No registration required.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Fashion
2026-08-01 13:00 - 16:00
Design and make your own clothes and accessories! Strike a pose in your new look!
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).
Ages 10-18

Shark Story Hour
2026-08-05 10:30
Read a book about sharks, sing and dance and take home a fun shark craft!
