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…
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…
Hear some witchy stories and take home a fun potion craft with Lavish Bath Box. Meet at The Hub! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken…
Come create a magical fairy garden! This MCL Teen Craft session is made possible by Timberline Fisheries. The event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE: All…
The Rebel Alliance needs your help! Solve the clues to find the plans for the Death Star and return them to Princess Leia. This escape room experience is free and…
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…
The Rebel Alliance needs your help! Solve the clues to find the plans for the Death Star and return them to Princess Leia. This escape room experience is free 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…
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…
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!…
Meet some of MHS' best and brightest athletes. Hear them read sports stories and take home a fun Wildcat craft! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos…
Perfect your Cosplay craft by learning to do Special FX make-up and contouring skills! Registration is required. Sign-Ups begin July 5th in the library's Young Adult Department. NOTICE: All participants…
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…
Take a piece of the sea home with you when you create your own Seaside Terrarium. Registration is required. Sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the…
Take a piece of the sea home with you when you create your own Seaside Terrarium. Registration is required. Sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the…
Community members of all ages can learn coding basics in the MCL Technology Lab! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be…
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…
From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, come learn about the science behind Pokemon! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at…
From creating a Pikachu lightning bolt to shooting fireballs like Charizard, come learn about the science behind Pokemon! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at…
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…
Come swim at The Hub and bring your reading log for your end-of-summer prize bag! Registration is required. Sign up in the MCL Children's Department starting July 6! NOTICE: All…
Come swim at The Hub and bring your reading log for your end-of-summer prize bag! Registration is required. Sign up in the MCL Children's Department starting July 6! NOTICE: All…
Come play with our perler beads to design beautiful pixelated Minecraft flowers. This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
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…
Break out your best costume, it's time for Cosplay! Kids can meet and greet royalty at a princess sing-a-long, while adults and teens can explore the library while enjoying popcorn…
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 July, 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…
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…
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department…
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…
Receive a FREE professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile, website, or professional portfolio! This program is open to individuals 18 and older. We recommend wearing business attire. Registration is required…
Come hear a great Cinderella Story, then stay to do some roller skating! A Skating craft will be available to take home!
Meet with a Man-Tra-Con specialist to get personal career guidance and coaching! Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk for your session. Funding for this grant was…
Celebrate the end of the Young Adult Summer Reading Program! Claim your prizes and suit up in your most comfy pajamas, because we're going to watch movies and enjoy a…
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…
Celebrate the end of our Adult Department Summer Reading Program! Sally from Shawnee Stems, a u-pick flower farm, will set up a Bouquet Bar and help us create our own…
Community members of all ages can learn coding basics in the MCL Technology Lab! NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be…
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…
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department…
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department! This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE: All participants…
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…
Receive a FREE professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile, website, or professional portfolio! This program is open to individuals 18 and older. We recommend wearing business attire. Registration is required…
Meet our local fire fighters from the Marion Fire Department, read stories and take home a fun craft! This event is free and intended for families with younger children. NOTICE:…
Meet with a Man-Tra-Con specialist to get personal career guidance and coaching! Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk for your session. Funding for this grant was…
Create your own squishy friend and play with Orbeez! This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos…
Meet our local fire fighters from the Marion Fire Department, read stories and take home a fun craft! This event is free and intended for families with younger children. NOTICE:…
Starting Friday, August 5 - and while supplies last - drop by the library's Children's Department and pick up a Grab-and-Go Bath Bomb Kit! Adult supervision is recommended. Free, available…
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…
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…
