• Story Walk®: The Kindest Red

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Children's Department

    Starting February 1st, 2025 and ongoing throughout the month: Follow the story, beginning at the historic Market Street entrance to MCL. Then adventure clockwise around the square to read the…

  • Love Your Community, Love Your Mind, Love Your Body Exclusive Bookmark

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    General Library Events

    During the first two weeks of February, you can swing by MCL to pick up an exclusive "Love Your Community, Love Your Mind, Love Your Body" bookmark! Available while supplies…

  • Take Your Child to the Library Day at MCL

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Children's Department

    Come build with our All-Day Builder's Club and pick up an exclusive TYCLD bookmark when you sign the guest book at the Children's Desk! Children 10 years old and younger…

  • MCL Tween Movie

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Children's Department

    Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL Children’s Department every Saturday to watch a featured film! This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card…

  • PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Gaming

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Project Next Generation

    PNG Saturday Sessions are for the gamers this February in the MCL Tech Lab! Join us each week as we explore Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Gaming Tech History…

  • PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Project Next Generation

    Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills. Open Technology Lab Hours are free to…

  • MCL Builder’s Club

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Children's Department

    Come build whatever you can imagine during MCL Builder’s Club! For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…

  • Playroom Playdate

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Children's Department

    Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy toys, games, and – of course – books! Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday…

  • PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Project Next Generation

    Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills. Open Technology Lab Hours are free to…

  • MCL Story Hour: Stars

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Children's Department

    Read amazing stories about space, sing, dance and take home a fun space craft! Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while…

  • Teen Game Night

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Young Adult Department

    Come play our board games and video games in the YA department! Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL…

  • PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours

    206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
    Project Next Generation

    Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills. Open Technology Lab Hours are free to…