MCL Story Hour - Grinch
2024-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Our Grinch is the friendliest and fuzziest guy around! Come meet him, get a hug, and take a pic! Then hear How the Grinch Stole Christmas read aloud, sing and dance, and take home a fun Grinch 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.

Friends of the MCL Gift Wrapping Boutique
2024-12-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library

Playroom Playdate
2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-31 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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-30 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-28 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
2024-12-23, 2024-12-31

MCL is Closed in Observance of Christmas
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25

MCL Builder's Club
2024-12-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-06 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 Closed
2025-01-01

MCL Story Hour: Polar Bear
2025-01-02 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come hear fun Polar Bear Stories, sing and dance, and take home a cool Polar Bear craft! Event starts at 10:30 a.m. in the MCL McCoskey Room.
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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Open Technology Lab Hours
2025-01-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-07 16:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
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 library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2025-01-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy 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 Tween Craft: Sparkling Icicles
2025-01-03 09:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Pick up this fun tween craft that includes GLITTER!
Create icicles from foil, glitter, and glue – then hang them in a window and enjoy the sparkles!
This craft is intended for ages 8 -12. This is a grab-n-go craft that will be available at the Children’s Department Circulation Desk. Limit one (1) per patron, please. Available while supplies last.
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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Tween Movie
2025-01-04 13:00 - 14:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL Children’s Department every Saturday 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Smart Technology
2025-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Each Saturday in January, join us in the MCL Technology Lab and learn about smart technology in the form of energy efficiency, lighting, security, and entertainment!
Saturday sessions are free to attend 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.

Adult Takeaway Craft: Botanical Clay Print
2025-01-08 09:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
All materials and instructions will be included to create an air dried clay decoration with a winter botanical impression.
No registration required.
One kit per patron, please. Available while supplies last. This craft is intended for ages 18 and older.
Pick up begins on January 8th at 9 a.m. at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.
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 Story Hour: Ice Skating
2025-01-08 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet up in the Lobby of Marion Cultural and Civic Center to hear an ice skating story, then go ice skating on the Square! Hot Chocolate will be available at Granny Puckett’s afterwards to help warm up!
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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2025-01-08 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a movie and make a craft in the MCL Young Adult Department! This event is for ages 12 – 18. For more details, please visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/ya
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
