Marion Carnegie Library – since 1916
Start at Marion Carnegie Library and explore Marion while uncovering a word-puzzle mystery! Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Puzzle and Clue page in the MCL Children's Department. After you have…
Marion Carnegie Library will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Is a dolphin a fish? Is a snake a mammal? Join "Animal Tales" to find out how to classify an animal. During the "Animal Science" program you will meet an…
Join Marion Carnegie Library and the Marion Garden Club at The Pavilion and read some stories, sing and dance, and make an awesome craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…
Come craft a cute tree inspired by Animal Crossing! This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos…
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…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
Pick up a grab-and-go craft kit, and make some tasty rock candy! While supplies last, stop by the MCL Children's department and pick up a kit! Adult supervision is recommended.…
See if you can survive Five Nights in one Friday afternoon! Play the game with friends while enjoying popcorn. Bonus points if you come in costume! NOTICE: All participants and…
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…
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…
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department! Bonus points if you come in costume! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego Club and create whatever you can imagine, and don't forget to bring your friends! For ages birth to 12. NOTICE: All participants and parents…
Join Marion Carnegie Library and Joe Szynkowski of The UpWrite Group to learn how you can use LinkedIn and LinkedIn Learning to set yourself up for success and advance your…
Meet at The Hub to hear some great stories, including a great butterfly story read by an expert at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge! Sing, Dance, and pick up your…
Learn about sustainability by growing plants in our Frog tank. This program is free and available to ages 10 - 18. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the…
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…
Create empowering and supportive posters, then we'll riot outside the library and display those posters to spread kindness to our whole community! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree…
Create your own piece of mosaic art using glass tiles, buttons, and other materials. Registration is required. Sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library's Main…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
Create your own piece of mosaic art using glass tiles, buttons, and other materials. Registration is required. Sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library's Main…
Learn about local snake varieties from Kathleen Gaare-Wiese - a retired educator, Illinois Master Naturalist, Boy Scouts of America Leader, and outdoor expert! You may even get to touch a…
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…
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…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
POSTPONED. New date TBD. Due to excessive heat, this program has been postponed. Check back for the rescheduled date and time. Created by local and internationally known artists, the Marion…
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!…
Come hear a fun Gymnastics story, sing and dance, and get your take-home craft. Stick around after the Story Hour festivities to climb, stretch and bounce at the amazing Extreme…
Start your engines and challenge your friends to hit the road and race through fantastical worlds and Beyond the Beaten Path! Registration for either tournament is required. Contact the library…
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…
Start your engines and challenge your friends to hit the road and race through fantastical worlds and Beyond the Beaten Path! Registration for either tournament is required. Contact the library…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
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…
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…
Join MCL for a free and open to the public tour of Mandala Gardens with the owner, Greg Reid. Learn about the history, tour the grounds, and see the sculptures,…
**CANCELLED due to extreme heat.** Come explore! See Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with an expert guide! Discover butterflies and their migrations. Registration is required. Pick up a FREE ticket…
Meet Laura Chairez from La Galeria and read "Dragons Love Tacos!" Enjoy nachos and a take-home craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library…
Come create beautiful resin art like bookmarks, necklaces, and more! Registration is required, and sign-ups begin June 13. This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE:…
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…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
Visit MCL's Young Adult department for Fandom Friday. Hang out, have some popcorn, watch a movie about some web-slingers, and be a fan! Bonus points if you come in costume!…
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 June, we'll…
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…
In June, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions happen only once - Saturday, June 25 at 1 pm - Don't miss it! This month, learn the physics behind bridges and use…
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…
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department! Bonus points if you come in costume! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
Learn about Yoga and hear a fun Yoga story! This event requires registration. It's totally free and open to ages 0 -12. Register in MCL's Children's Department starting Tuesday, June…
Read ocean stories with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila then take home an ocean craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may…
Design your very own ball caps and beanies--we provide the materials, but be prepared to get messy! Registration is required and sign-ups begin June 21. Contact the library to secure…
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…
Pick up a Solar Robot kit from PNG at MCL, build it at home, then share photos or videos of your creation with the library! Pick up your kit during…
PNG at MCL's Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June - Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Get your hands on…
Starting Friday, July 1 - and while supplies last - drop by the library's Children's Department and pick up a Grab-and-Go kit that contains all the materials needed to make…
Dig into some popcorn and find the droids you're looking for as we celebrate being a fan! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library…
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…
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…
