PNG at MCL Open Technology Lab Hours
2024-11-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Technology Lab hours are free to attend for everyone aged 10 to 18! No library card is necessary.
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions. Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

Playroom Playdate
2024-11-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Book Club
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Night Watch” by Jayne Anne Phillips.
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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Software
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November, visit PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions and learn AI, block coding, and Arduino programming — because nothing says ‘weekend fun’ like teaching robots to do your chores (we’re still working on that part)!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 10 – 18. No library card is required!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

MCL Tween Movie
2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Closes at 5 pm
2024-11-27

MCL Story Hour - Thankful
2024-11-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read a thankful story, sing and dance, and make a fun turkey hat in the library’s McCoskey Room.
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL is Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-12-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959

MCL Builder's Club
2024-12-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-09 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come build whatever you can imagine during MCL Builder’s Club!
For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Story Hour - Christmas Carol with MHS Madrigals
2024-12-04 10:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come hear the MHS Madrigal choir sing carols, read stories and dance! Event starts at 10:30 am at Market Street Conservatory! See you there!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Teen Game Night
2024-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s YA Department (on the library’s top floor), hang out, and play some games!
This event is free and intended for ages 12 – 18. 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.

MCL Story Hour - Christmas Carol with MJHS Jazz Choir
2024-12-05 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come hear the MJHS Jazz Choir sing carols, read stories and dance! Event starts at 10:30 am at Market Street Conservatory! See you there!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Each Saturday in December, everyone aged 10 – 18 is invited to create FREE custom gifts like laser-engraved ornaments and 3D-printed jewelry in the MCL Tech Lab!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 10 – 18. No library card is required!
Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

Lawyer in the Library
2024-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.

MCL Story Hour - A Visit with Millie & Blu of Hospice of Southern Illinois
2024-12-11 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come meet Millie and Blu and hear Melise Oakley talk about their jobs as therapy dogs. You’ll get to hear dog stories, sing and dance, and take home a dog craft! Event starts at 10:30 am in the MCL McCoskey room! See you there!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
