Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Builder's Club
2023-07-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-07-31 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-08-07 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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

Butterfly Release Party
2023-07-25 16:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Come experience the exciting release of our library butterflies!
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.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL
2023-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Now during evening hours, you can meet one-on-one with a representative of Shawnee Health at Marion Carnegie Library! Get answers to your medical system questions on Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
This program is free and open to the public. 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 Story Hour - Number
2023-07-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-07-27 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read fun number stories, sing and dance and take home a cool number 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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club
2023-07-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The Bookworms is a Young Adult book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Join us, and let’s talk about what you’re reading!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
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 Tween Movie
2023-07-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-08-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 Story Hour - Grumpy
2023-08-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Put on your grumpy pants and read some grumpy stories with us! There will be singing, dancing, and a take-home craft too!
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
2023-08-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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
2023-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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 Ultimate All-Day Builder's Club
2023-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Visit MCL’s Builder’s Club and build to your heart’s content all day long in preparation for The Ultimate Brick Show, coming soon to Marion!
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 Story Hour - Friendship
2023-08-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read fun friendship stories, 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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Geocaching
2023-08-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Team up and explore downtown Marion with PNG at MCL! Use GPS to track down hidden treasures around Tower Square – we’ll even provide the phone!
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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2023-08-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
And much more!
On Saturday, August 12 from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Library Board Meeting
2023-08-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)

Lawyer in the Library
2023-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 - Underwear!
2023-08-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
It’s fun to read about UNDERWEAR! We will sing and dance and send home an underwear 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: Perler Beads
2023-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, we’ll make some perler bead art!! 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.

MCL Adult Craft - Butterflies Under Glass
2023-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Create still-life butterflies encased in a glass dome.
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 Wednesday, August 9, 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.
