Marion Carnegie Library – since 1916
Join us to celebrate the close of 2023's "Marion Reads!" Summer Reading Event at this event, sponsored by AISIN. Build your own arrangement with Shawnee Stems Bouquet Bar and enjoy…
June's PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL's Tech Lab and try it out! Of course,…
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!…
Everyone is invited to check out this year's PNG at MCL AV Club Greatest Hits! We'll have a review of all projects the AV Club has worked on over the…
June's PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL's Tech Lab and try it out! Of course,…
Thank you, Chef! The University of Illinois Extension's SNAP-Education program is teaming up with Marion Carnegie Library to offer Illinois Junior Chefs - a 5-night cooking education program for ages…
Step 1) Register for the MCL Young Adult Department's Summer Reading Program challenges. Step 2) Complete all 8 reading challenges. Step 3) Get your invitation to "A Murder in Maui"…
Hear fun stories about these traditional Hispanic frozen treats, then enjoy one for yourself and make a paletas craft! This event is free and intended for ages 0 - 12.…
June's PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL's Tech Lab and try it out! Of course,…
June's PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL's Tech Lab and try it out! Of course,…
Thank you, Chef! The University of Illinois Extension's SNAP-Education program is teaming up with Marion Carnegie Library to offer Illinois Junior Chefs - a 5-night cooking education program for ages…
Bring a towel and come play in the foam on our back parking lot! We'll have Bubbles and Popsicles and Sidewalk Chalk too! Return your Summer Reading Log at the…
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…
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…
Join your friends in reading great Bear stories, singing, dancing and making a Bear hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…
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…
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…
Join your friends in reading great Bear stories, singing, dancing and making a Bear hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…
Starting Friday, July 7 - and while supplies last - visit the MCL Children's Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you'll need to make a cool…
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…
Make some cool butterfly crafts and meet our new butterfly caterpillars that will be growing and changing over the next few weeks! Don't miss the exciting butterfly release on Tuesday,…
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…
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!…
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!…
If you know Maisy the Mouse, then you know the work of Lucy Cousins! Read some great stories, sing, dance and take home a neat Lucy Cousins craft! This event…
Join us for a special Summer STEAM Club and test your skills in the Sphero Skate Park! Score points when you code a robot to pull off skateboard tricks! This…
Wear your swimsuit and come prepared to splash around, throw water balloons, and make bubbles! This event is free and open to everyone aged 0 - 12. No library card…
If you know Maisy the Mouse, then you know the work of Lucy Cousins! Read some great stories, sing, dance and take home a neat Lucy Cousins craft! This event…
Create Garden Fairy Wands with glass beads and add extra pizazz to your garden and plants! This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required…
Create Garden Fairy Wands with glass beads and add extra pizazz to your garden and plants! This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required…
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…
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…
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!…
Meet at Lavish Bath Box and learn how to make bath bombs and lip scrubs in yummy scents! This event is totally free and intended for ages 8 - 12.…
In this edition of MCL's Teen Craft sessions, we'll make watercolor prints using markers and water! Join us! We'll provide everything you need! This event is free and open to…
Read fun bird stories, sing and dance and take home an adorable bird craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
Read fun bird stories, sing and dance and take home an adorable bird craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 4 pm to 5 pm during July's Third Thursday celebration!
In July, MCL's Book Club will discuss "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration…
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…
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…
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.…
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!…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
