Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-02-13 13:30 - 14:00, 2023-02-06 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Games!
2023-02-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-04 13:00 - 14:00
Saturdays in February, explore the science of games in the MCL Technology Lab! We’ll talk about Virtual Reality, coding, and more. There’s something new each week!
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.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-04 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-02-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-04 10:00 - 16:00
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some games – video and board-style!
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
2023-02-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-03 10:00 - 12:00
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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-02-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-01 16:00 - 19:00
In February, PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours is focused on GAMES! Give Virtual Reality a shot, hop on the sticks of our Nintendo Switch, 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.

MCL Adult Craft - Pizza Pan Wall Hanging
2023-02-09 15:00 - 16:00
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 Story Hour - Dragon
2023-02-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-08 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read fun dragon stories! Take home a dragon craft too!
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 - Sew Ready! Create a Library Tote Bag
2023-02-08 16:00 - 18:00
In this month’s STEAM Club session, learn about sewing machines and create your own tote bag. We’ll provide everything you need!
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.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-02-06 17:30 - 19:00
MCL Lego Club is now Builder’s Club! Join us at Marion Carnegie Library and create whatever you can imagine. Don’t forget to bring your friends!
For ages birth 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.

MCL Presents: Take Your Child to the Library Day
2023-02-04 10:00
Saturday, February 4 is “Take Your Child to the Library Day”, and you can celebrate during a special MCL Builder’s Club from 10 am to 4 pm at the library. Check out the building and stop by the Children’s Department on the bottom floor to pick up a commemorative bookmark!
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 Grab-and-Go Craft - Friendship Bracelet Kit
2023-02-03 09:00 - 17:00
Starting Friday, February 3 – 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 friendship bracelet!
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.

MCL Story Hour - Wheels on the Bus
2023-02-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-01 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read fun Wheels on the Bus stories! Take home a bus craft too!
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
2023-02-01 16:00 - 18:00
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
2023-02-01 14:00 - 16:00
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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-01-31 16:00 - 19:00
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.
