Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2022-12-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-12-10 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2022-12-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-10 13:00 - 14:00
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

Teen Game Day
2022-12-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy free play on the library’s Nintendo Switch or gather some 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
2022-12-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-09 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
2022-12-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-07 16:00 - 19:00
Get your hands on the newest technology 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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2022-12-15 13:30 - 14:00
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.

Story Hour - Reindeer
2022-12-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-14 10:30 - 11:30
Read exciting reindeer stories, sing and dance, then stay to make a nifty reindeer hat!
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 Young Adult Department's Community Holiday Card Workshop
2022-12-14 16:00 - 18:00
Brighten the holiday season when you join the MCL Young Adult department to create hand-made holiday cards for the Marion community.
We’ll make holiday cards, and library staff will distribute them to awesome local organizations to spread season’s greetings!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. No registration or library card are necessary.
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
2022-12-14 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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Gift-Wrapping Boutique
2022-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-08 13:00 - 16:00
Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library.
Simply bring your unwrapped gifts to Marion Carnegie Library, and let the Friends of MCL take a little work off of your plate this holiday season.
Suggested donations are $4 for a small package and $6 for a large package. Donations should be cash only, please.
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's Very Merry Children's Holiday Crafts
2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-06 17:00 - 19:00
Bring the family to MCL to create holiday memories – and some crafts!
The library’s Children’s Department provides all the materials you’ll need to make Origami Tree Bookmarks, Pop-Up Gingerbread Cards, Letters to Santa, and Star of David Popsicle Stick Crafts.
While you’re at the library, visit the Main Floor to enjoy some cocoa – only $1 at Carnegie Commons – and caroling.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

The Great British Baking Tour - Holiday Edition with Claire Evans
2022-12-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join MCL and UK travel/relocation consultant – and former UK resident – Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS and Netflix. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. She’ll translate the trickiest parts of British recipes for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen. Pick up useful travel tips as well, just in case you’d like to create your own tour! You’ll find more information at www.teawithclaire.com
Following Claire’s presentation, stay to indulge in our very own Christmas-themed Afternoon Tea.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. No registration or library card is required to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour - Christmas Carols
2022-12-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-07 10:30 - 11:30
Read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with local groups! We’ll be joined by the Marion High School Madrigals on Wednesday, December 7, and by the Marion Junior High School Jazz Choir on Thursday, December 8!
A take-home craft will be available each day.
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 - Candy Making Holiday Festival
2022-12-07 16:00 - 18:00
Join us at December’s STEAM Club when we make custom chocolate candy and celebrate the holidays in MCL’s McCoskey Room!
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.
