Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2022-12-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-19 16:00 - 19:00, 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 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

MCL YA Department - Christmas Movie Double Feature
2022-12-21 15:00 - 19:00
Visit Marion Carnegie Library’s Young Adult Department and take in a movie or two! We’ll be showing 2 recent classic holiday movies back-to-back. Check it out!
Note the start time, by the way…
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.

Story Hour - Grinch!
2022-12-21 10:30 - 11:30
Meet the Grinch, hear his story, sing and dance, and take home a Grinchy 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.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-12-20 17:30 - 19:30
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 Lego Club
2022-12-19 17:30 - 19:00
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library’s Lego Club 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.

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

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

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.

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
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
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.
