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SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Sharpened Pencil Bouquets
DESCRIPTION:“I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” \nCreate a cozy bouquet of sharpened pencils to keep or gift to someone special! \nAges 18+. Registration required – begins November 5th
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/november-adult-craft-1/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Sharpened Pencil Bouquets
DESCRIPTION:“I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” \nCreate a cozy bouquet of sharpened pencils to keep or gift to someone special! \nAges 18+. Registration required – begins November 5th
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/november-adult-craft-2/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T170000
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UID:28183-1763485200-1763492400@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Lawyer in the Library
DESCRIPTION:An attorney will be available for 20-minute\, one-on-one meetings to assist with legal coaching\, document review\, referrals to additional community services\, e-filing court documents\, and legal questions. \nRegistration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lawyer-in-the-library-44/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
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UID:28193-1763805600-1763805600@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson. \nNOTE: We’ll be meeting in the Peterson Room due to the Friends Book Sale.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-37/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000
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SUMMARY:Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Spend an evening discussing the authors and writers who influenced Jane Austen. \nPick up a copy of Rebecca Romney’s Jane Austen’s Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector’s Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped A Legend before the meeting. \nDon’t worry\, there will be plenty to discuss even if you don’t finish the full read. \nOpen to ages 18 and up.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/jane-austens-bookshelf-a-book-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T190000
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CREATED:20251110T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T181024Z
UID:28278-1765299600-1765306800@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Lawyer in the Library
DESCRIPTION:An attorney will be available for 20-minute\, one-on-one meetings to assist with legal coaching\, document review\, referrals to additional community services\, e-filing court documents\, and legal questions. \nRegistration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lawyer-in-the-library-45/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T173000
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CREATED:20251110T181521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T181521Z
UID:28286-1765474200-1765474200@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Austen-Inspired Watercolor Session
DESCRIPTION:Create a watercolor painting inspired by a classic scene from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. \nRequired Registration will begin on December 3rd.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/austen-inspired-watercolor-session/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T193000
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CREATED:20251110T181733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T181733Z
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SUMMARY:An Austen Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Dearest Reader\, you are cordially invited to An Austen Afternoon\, celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen. \nAttend at your leisure between two o’clock in the afternoon ’til half past seven o’clock in the evening. \nYou are encouraged to bring your own handiwork to enjoy while viewing Austen-inspired films. Provided activities to include: collage work\, puzzle piecing\, and Jane Austen word games. Birthday cake and hot tea will be served\, while available.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/an-austen-afternoon/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T183502Z
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SUMMARY:Lawyer in the Library
DESCRIPTION:An attorney will be available for 20-minute\, one-on-one meetings to assist with legal coaching\, document review\, referrals to additional community services\, e-filing court documents\, and legal questions. \nRegistration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lawyer-in-the-library-46/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
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UID:28427-1768348800-1768435199@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Craft: Origami Lucky Stars
DESCRIPTION:Create and fold lucky wishing stars to start the New Year!  \nAll instructions and materials will be provided. No registration required; available while supply kits last.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-craft-origami-lucky-stars/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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CREATED:20251210T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T153307Z
UID:28419-1769248800-1769248800@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss our January pick: Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney.  \nBook club will meet in the McCoskey Room.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-38/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260128T004254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160209Z
UID:28561-1770768000-1770854399@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Craft: Painted Quilt Blocks
DESCRIPTION:Instructions and Materials will be provided to paint a 5″ by 5″ wooden quilt square. \nRegistration is not required; available while supply kits last.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-craft-painted-quilt-blocks/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260127T192437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T192437Z
UID:28524-1771347600-1771354800@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Lawyer in the Library
DESCRIPTION:An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching\, document review\, referrals to additional community services\, e-filing court documents\, and legal questions. \nRegistration required – see Main Circulation Desk to sign up.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lawyer-in-the-library-47/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260127T193238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T193238Z
UID:28531-1772130600-1772134200@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds
DESCRIPTION:Have you noticed different birds at your feeders?\n\nAlthough ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected visitors to gardens east of the Rocky Mountains\, several species of vagrant hummingbirds have been documented in Illinois. Did you know that there are citizen science projects looking for your observations on these magnificent creatures?\n\nJoin Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to learn about the natural history of the ruby-throated hummingbird\, tips on supplemental feeding\, and native plant species that are attractive to hummingbirds.\n\nLearn more and register at go.illinois.edu/RTHU.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/attracting-ruby-throated-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:206 S Market St\, Marion\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 62959
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260127T192602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T192602Z
UID:28529-1772272800-1772272800@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss our January/February pick: Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney. \nBook club will meet in the McCoskey Room.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-39/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260217T215131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T215131Z
UID:28730-1773162000-1773169200@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Lawyer in the Library
DESCRIPTION:An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching\, document review\, referrals to additional community services\, e-filing court documents\, and legal questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Sign-up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.\n\n\n\nParticipants must be a resident within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit and not currently represented by an attorney.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lawyer-in-the-library-48/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260217T215623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T215623Z
UID:28732-1773187200-1773273599@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Take and Make Craft: Beaded Potted Plant
DESCRIPTION:Instructions and Materials will be provided to create a beaded potted plant.  \nRegistration is not required; available while supply kits last.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-take-and-make-craft-beaded-potted-plant/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260217T220856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221027Z
UID:28756-1774692000-1774692000@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss our March pick: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín \nMeet in the McCoskey Room.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-40/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260318T001630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T001630Z
UID:28833-1776186000-1776193200@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Lawyer in the Library
DESCRIPTION:An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching\, document review\, referrals to additional community services\, e-filing court documents\, and legal questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Sign-up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.\n\n\n\nParticipants must be a resident within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit and not currently represented by an attorney.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lawyer-in-the-library-49/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260318T001840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T001840Z
UID:28839-1776351600-1776351600@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Spring Bunny
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the McCoskey Room to create spring inspired bunny decor. \nRequired registration begins April 8th.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-craft-spring-bunny/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260318T001945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T001945Z
UID:28841-1776360600-1776360600@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Spring Bunny
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the McCoskey Room to create spring inspired bunny decor. \nRequired registration begins April 8th.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-craft-spring-bunny-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260318T002205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T002205Z
UID:28843-1777111200-1777111200@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss our April pick: Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez \nMeet in the McCoskey Room.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-41/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122342
CREATED:20260318T002834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203711Z
UID:28845-1777284000-1777287600@www.marioncarnegielibrary.org
SUMMARY:Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking (with Illinois Extension)
DESCRIPTION:Part One of Brain Health series \nAre you headstrong about keeping your head strong? \nChallenging the brain\, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and stretch our minds. Researchers agree that intellectual challenge is beneficial throughout life. Tune in to learn about lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health\, and strategies to enhance thinking. \nRegistration required. \nLearn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/brain-health-head-strong/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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