Tech Tips - Building a Budget in Excel
2022-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
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 (America/Chicago)
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Framed Pumpkin
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-11-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago), 2022-12-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago), 2023-01-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago), 2023-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago), 2023-03-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago), 2023-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Bow Making with Brenda Futch
2022-12-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-01 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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, 2023-02-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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, 2023-01-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

MCL Book Club
2023-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
In January 2023, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Pizza Pan Wall Hanging
2023-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Create a gorgeous year-round wall hanging using a pizza pan as its base. We’ll supply all the materials you’ll need! Bring some friends and have some fun!
Please note: this month’s MCL Adult Craft happens only once – at 3 pm.
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 February 2, 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.

MCL Book Club
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
In February, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Pressed Flower Lantern
2023-03-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Make a beautiful Pressed Flower Lantern using glass votive candle holders and dried pressed flowers. 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 March 9, 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.

MCL Book Club
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
In March, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Love of My Life” by Rosie Walsh.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
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.

MCL Presents: Emma (2020) Film Viewing and Afternoon Tea
2023-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
On March 29th, 1815, Jane Austen completed the manuscript for Emma. On March 29th, 2023, let’s celebrate the achievement by viewing the 2020 film version of Emma and sharing afternoon tea together.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
