The Bookworms - Teen Book Club
2024-06-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Bookworms is a teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-06-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Tech Lab hours are free to attend for everyone aged 10 to 18! No library card is necessary.
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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions. Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

🚲 Walk Around the Clock
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00
“Walk Around the Clock” is a monthly event organized in partnership with Heartland Regional Medical Center and City of Marion facilities. During these gatherings, participants have the opportunity to hear from healthcare professionals who provide valuable insights on how to best care for oneself. Following the program and any relevant screenings, attendees can opt to join a walk outdoors. These walks are often led by a special guest who shares interesting facts about Marion’s history along the way. In the cooler months, enjoy a gathering indoors with presentations from local experts and authors!
Mark your calendars; these events take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at 11 am. It’s a great way to prioritize your health and wellness, gain knowledge from experts, and enjoy a refreshing walk in good company. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to invest in your well-being and connect with your community!
The location does change, so be sure to check the schedule below for venue details:
April 25 – Marion Senior Citizens Center
May 23 – Marion Senior Citizens Center
June 27 – Marion Senior Citizens Center
July 25 – Marion Carnegie Library
August 22 – Marion Carnegie Library
September 26 – The HUB Recreation Center
October 24 – The HUB Recreation Center
November 21 – The HUB Recreation Center
Marion Senior Citizens Center: 507 W. Main Street
Marion Carnegie Library: 206 S. Market Street
The HUB Recreation Center: 917 W. Main Street

Playroom Playdate
2024-06-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
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 Saturday Sessions - Fabrication
2024-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
“Fabrication” is a fancy way of saying “making stuff” and that’s what June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions are all about. Master the basics of measuring and cutting, explore fabrication equipment like sewing machines, a laser engraver, and 3D printers, and become a DIY wizard!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 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.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

MCL Tween Movie
2024-06-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-13 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!
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
2024-07-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club each Monday in July! Bring friends and create whatever you can imagine.
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 - Adoption
2024-07-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Williamson County Courthouse, 200 W Jefferson St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet MCL Story Hour at the Williamson County Courthouse, and hear Judge Amanda Byassee Gott read adoption stories in the very room where children are officially adopted by their families! This will be a fun celebration of all things adoption!
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 Gamers Guild: Willy Wonka Trivia
2024-07-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department to play trivia about Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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 is Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2024-07-04

Half-Blood Camp at MCL
2024-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Discover your camp cabin and be prepared to battle with your fellow half-blood friends in camp trivia! There will be snacks, crafts, chariot races, and more! **No campers will be harmed in these activities!**
This event is free and intended for ages 8 – 18. Space is limited, so arrive early!
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
2024-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | 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 - Sweet Tooth with Smile Doctors Orthodontics
2024-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Smile Doctors Orthodontics – Marion, 3108 West Deyoung Street, A, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up at Smile Doctors in Marion, read stories, sing and dance, then enjoy a sweet treat!
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 Inventing Room at MCL
2024-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit The Inventing Room in MCL’s Young Adult Department and make candy from the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.

Hooked on Science with Jason Lindsey
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Jason Lindsey, aka “Mr. Science,” with Hooked on Science, for some mind-blowing summer STEM.
This event is free and intended for ages 0 – 12. Space is limited, so arrive early!
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 - Winter Fairy Garden
2024-07-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Beat the heat with MCL Adult Craft in July! Create a winter-themed fairy garden in the library’s McCoskey Room!
The 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, July 3, 2024.
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 - Spaghetti! with Bennie's Italian Foods
2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Bennie’s Italian Foods & Pizza, 309 N Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read a spaghetti story, sing and dance, and take home a fun spaghetti craft! Then enjoy delicious spaghetti for yourself!
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 - Book Bags
2024-07-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department and personalize your own book bag!!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Marion Mural District Tour with Josh Benson and Shawn Vincelette
2024-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Marion Cultural and Civic Center, 800 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center to join mural creators Josh Benson, Shawn Vincelette, and MCL staff members for a tour of the Marion Murals.
Josh and Shawn will lead us on a walking tour of the murals around the square, discussing the project as a whole and give inside background to each piece we encounter.
Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to do a lot of walking!
This event is free and open to everyone. 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.

Marion Reads! Community Connections - Focus on Marion Services
2024-07-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Connect with free services available right in our community! Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the doors to a world of services made possible by our Marion neighbors!
Visit the library’s McCoskey Room and check out great services available from organizations like Man-Tra-Con, Shawnee Health, and more!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
