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SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Birdhouse Plant Stake
DESCRIPTION:We will be creating a houseplant stake from corks and other materials. \nRequired registration begins on June 17th.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-craft-birdhouse-plant-stake-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the McCoskey Room to discuss the book Revolutionary Mothers: Women in the Struggle for America’s Independence by Carol Berkin. \nMeet in the McCoskey Room \nBonus! This book will also count towards one of the Adult Summer Reading Challenges
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-43/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:Lives in Code: Stories of African American Resilience Under the Illinois Black Codes\, 1819 - 1865
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Illinois Humanities Road Scholar\, Dr. Caroline Kisiel and in partnership with Artspace Southern Illinois. \nAlthough Illinois entered the Union as a free state in 1818\, residents had practiced slavery and indentured servitude since the 1700s\, laying the foundation for the Illinois Black Codes\, enforced from 1819 to 1865. These were severely restrictive laws that controlled nearly every aspect of life for enslaved people\, indentured servants\, and free Blacks for nearly 50 years. \nScholar Caroline Kisiel will trace the history and share stories of African Americans whose resilience helped change the course of Illinois history.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/lives-in-code/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:America 250: Securing the Dream for Us All
DESCRIPTION:Blending his new production\, Unum\, and his own experiences\, Dr. Ted Williams III explores how the community can work towards a thriving democracy across the country and how to ensure that the promise of America extends to all. \nThis event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free\, dynamic presentations about literature\, philosophy\, theater\, local history\, film\, music\, politics\, and more. Visit ilhumanities.org for more information about Illinois Humanities and programs. \nDr. Ted Williams III is an accomplished and experienced actor\, educator\, author\, and Road Scholar. Through his presentations for organizations across the state\, he shares his life’s work and passion that revolves around the topics of political science and social justice via theater. For more information about Dr. Williams and his work\, visit www.tedwilliamsiii.com.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/ecuring-the-dream-for-us-all/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:A Puzzling Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Carnegie Commons for an afternoon of word games\, jigsaw puzzles\, and coloring. \nA come and go event; no registration required.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/a-puzzling-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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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-52/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Moths
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator\, Kimberly Rohling\, create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations.  \nThe program emphasizes the importance of moths as pollinators and beautiful nocturnal creatures often overlooked in traditional gardening practices. \nRegistration required: go.illinois.edu/gfmoths
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/gardening-for-moths/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Novel Fairy House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the McCoskey Room to create Fairy Houses constructed from discarded books and other materials. \nRequired Registration will begin on July 15th.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-craft-novel-fairy-house/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft: Novel Fairy House
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the McCoskey Room to create Fairy Houses constructed from discarded books and other materials. \nRequired Registration will begin on July 15th.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/adult-craft-novel-fairy-house-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:MCL Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the McCoskey Room to discuss a book The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama . \nBonus! This book will also count towards one of the Adult Summer Reading Challenge.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/mcl-book-club-44/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Social
DESCRIPTION:Gather with other readers to celebrate the end of Summer Reading. Bouquet Bar hosted by Shelton Gang Flower Farm and catering in the McCoskey Room. \nRequired Registration begins July 25th.
URL:https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/event/summer-reading-social/
CATEGORIES:Adult Department
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