MCL Saturday Crafternoon
2023-09-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Gather your knitting needles, scrapbooking supplies, or any other craft supplies you need and enjoy Saturday Crafternoon at MCL! Bring friends and family and spend time together in the comfort of MCL’s historic McCoskey Room.
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 and up.
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
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
In September, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce.
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.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL - Servicios disponibles en español
2023-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
With services available en español, 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, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
Póngase en contacto con Gloria si tiene preguntas sobre los servicios en español – 618-694-9059.
This program is free and open to the public. 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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York), 2023-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-12-06 15:00 - 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 or call 618-993-5935 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.

Glenn Poshard Book Reading and Signing at MCL
2023-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Meet Illinois Senator, U.S. Congressman, and SIU President Glenn Poshard and hear a reading from his new book “Son of Southern Illinois”.

Lawyer in the Library
2023-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2024-01-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2024-02-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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 - Tiny Art Creations
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-12 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Help MCL celebrate International Artists Day with October’s Tiny Art Showcase! At this month’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, we’ll be making Tiny Art canvases in the library’s historic McCoskey Room.
This craft is also available to-go, while supplies last. Work on your Tiny Art at home, and return it to MCL by Thursday, October 19 to be included in the showcase!
The 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 Wednesday, October 4, 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
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
In October, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby.
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 - Mini Pumpkin Patch
2023-11-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-09 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
In November, we’ll be making an adorable Mini Pumpkin Patch during MCL Adult Craft sessions in the library’s historic McCoskey Room.
The 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 Wednesday, November 1, 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
2023-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
In this special combined-winter meeting, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Gingerbread” by Helen Oyeyemi.
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 To Go - Winter Garden Fairy Wands
2023-12-06 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
While supplies last, visit MCL’s Main Desk and pick up a Garden Fairy Wand kit! We’ll provide everything you need, including winter holiday-themed materials and instructions!
No registration is required, but the kits are available while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
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 Craft To Go - Sock Gnomes for Ages 12 and up
2024-01-10 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Starting Wednesday, January 10 EVERYONE aged 12 and up is invited to pick up a fun Sock Gnome craft-to-go kit from MCL’s Main Desk or Young Adult Department desk (on the library’s top floor)!
The kit will contain instructions and all the materials needed to make this adorable winter pal.
No registration is required, but the kits are available while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
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
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
In January 2024, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.
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 Craft To Go - Jar of Hearts Bookmark for Ages 12 and up
2024-02-14 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Starting Wednesday, February 14 – EVERYONE aged 12 and up is invited to pick up a cool custom Jar of Hearts bookmark craft-to-go kit from MCL’s Main Desk or Young Adult Department desk (on the library’s top floor)!
The kit will contain instructions and all the materials needed to make this fun bookmark featuring classic Valentine hearts.
No registration is required, but the kits are available while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions
