Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2023-01-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-01-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
For ages 8 to 12.
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 - Audio/Visual
2023-01-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Saturdays in January, check out the library’s Technology Lab and do cool stuff – like DJing, Online Streaming, Video Production, and learning Audio Controls.
PNG at MCL events are always free and open to ages 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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-01-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Enjoy free play on the library’s Nintendo Switch or come with friends and play some board games!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Playroom Playdate
2023-01-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come meet new friends in our Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department!
Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
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 Adult Craft - Button Bouquet Salt Shaker
2023-01-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-01-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In January, the PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours theme is Audio/Visual. Try your hand at DJing, use our green screen wall, or try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 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.

Story Hour - Superhero
2023-01-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read superhero stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun puppet craft!
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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club - SNAP Circuits
2023-01-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about electronics and circuitry
in MCL’s Technology Lab!
This event is free and open to ages 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.

Lawyer in the Library
2023-01-10 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-01-09 13:30 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for this fun program on healthy choices using art, stories, and music!
There’s new fun at each edition of EatPlayGrow™ so come as often as you can!
Registration is encouraged, and you can register in the MCL Children’s Department or by phone at 618-993-5935.
This event is completely free and no library card is necessary.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
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 Grab-and-Go Craft - Dried-Glue Snowman
2023-01-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Friday, January 6 – and while supplies last – visit the MCL Children’s Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to make a snowman out of dried glue!
Kits are free and available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTICE: Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Story Hour - Snowmen
2023-01-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read Snowman stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun Snowman craft!
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 Anime Club
2023-01-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Hang out with some friends in MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the library’s top floor) and watch some anime with us!
Learn more about MCL’s Anime Club at marioncarnegielibrary.org/animeclub
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19.
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
2023-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Marion Carnegie Library is Closed in Observance of New Years Day
2023-01-02

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2022-12-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
During December’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions, use the library’s Tech Lab equipment like our laser engraver, 3D printers, Cricut vinyl cutters, and more to make awesome custom gifts!
This event is free and open to ages 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
