Lawyer in the Library
2022-10-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-11-22 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-12-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-01-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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!
-Please Pre-Register at the Main Floor Circulation Desk
-Bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter
*This program is free and open to the public.*
– Maximum of one session per person every 2 months.
– You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
– Participants should reside within the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
Sponsored in part by Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-10-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-26 14:00 - 16:00
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 awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Tiny Art Creations
2022-10-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-13 17:30 - 18:30
This month, create your tiny masterpiece on a 3-inch x 3-inch canvas that will be displayed during October’s Tiny Art Showcase week from October 22 – October 29.
You can also pick up the materials you’ll need and create your tiny art piece at home. It must be returned to MCL by October 19 in order to be included in the Tiny Art Showcase.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend a session, and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning October 6.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Marion Mural District Tour with Josh Benson and Shawn Vincelette
2022-10-18 17:30 - 19:00
Tour the Marion Mural District with Executive Director of Marion Cultural and Civic Center Josh Benson, mural creator and artist Shawn Vincelette, and members of the Marion Carnegie Library staff!
Meet at Carnegie Commons on MCL’s Main Floor to grab a hot drink before the tour. Then we’ll walk the Marion Mural District and hear about its history and future.
No registration or library card is necessary to attend. This is an outdoor walking tour, so be sure to wear comfortable footwear.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Tech Tips - Introduction to Excel
2022-10-21 13:00 - 14:00
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in the MCL Technology Lab
We’ll talk about Excel in general, and we’ll get into formatting, filtering, functions, and formulas.
This event is totally free and open to anyone age 18+.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL's Tiny Art Showcase
2022-10-22 09:00 - 2022-10-29 17:00
Visit Marion Carnegie Library’s Main Floor between October 22nd and October 29th, and vote on pieces of patron-submitted art.
This event coincides with International Artist Day on October 25th, which honors all artists and their contributions; as well as Pablo Picasso, born on October 25, 1881.
This event is completely free and open to all ages.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL's 2022 Festival of Living Art
2022-10-22 09:00 - 2022-10-29 17:00
Visit Marion Carnegie Library’s Main Floor between October 22nd and October 29th, and walk into art history.
Selected pieces of art will be reproduced with cutouts to allow patrons to become part of the painting! Photos are encouraged!
This event coincides with International Artist Day on October 25th, which honors all artists and their contributions; as well as Pablo Picasso, born on October 25, 1881.
The Festival of Living Art is free and open to all ages.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Book Club
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
In October, the Marion Carnegie Library Book club will discuss “The Silence of the Girls” by Pat Barker.
For ages 18 and older. Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Tech Tips - Try-It! Illinois
2022-10-28 13:00 - 14:00
For a limited time, your MCL card provides FREE access to dozens of online resources – from car repair to consumer reports and beyond. We’ll check them out and discuss other online resources you can access with your Marion Carnegie Library card.
This event is totally free and open to anyone age 18+.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-11-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-30 14:00 - 16:00
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 for your session.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Tech Tips - Building a Budget in Excel
2022-11-04 13:00 - 14:00
Hear about the basics of a household budget, and learn how to create and manage that budget using a spreadsheet program like Excel!
This event is totally free and open to anyone age 18+.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Framed Pumpkin
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-10 17:30 - 18:30
Create a beautiful autumn ornament at MCL’s November Adult Craft.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning November 3.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Bow Making with Brenda Futch
2022-12-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-01 17:30 - 18:30
Learn how to make bows for gifts and wreaths. We’ll provide everything you need. Local florist Brenda Futch will teach you the skills!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning November 23.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Book Club
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The MCL Book Club meets on Saturday, December 3 – for the final time in 2022.
We’ll be discussing “Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead” by Emily Austin.
For ages 18 and older. Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

The Great British Baking Tour - Holiday Edition with Claire Evans
2022-12-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join MCL and UK travel/relocation consultant – and former UK resident – Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS and Netflix. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. She’ll translate the trickiest parts of British recipes for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen. Pick up useful travel tips as well, just in case you’d like to create your own tour! You’ll find more information at www.teawithclaire.com
Following Claire’s presentation, stay to indulge in our very own Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. No registration or library card is required to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-04 14:00 - 16:00
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 for your session.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Adult Craft - Button Bouquet Salt Shaker
2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:00
Make a beautiful bouquet of buttons inside a salt shaker. We’ll supply all the materials you’ll need! Bring some friends and have some fun!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning January 5, 2023.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
