MCL Tween Movie
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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: Engineering
2025-03-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00
Every Saturday in March, learn about engineering in the MCL Tech Lab! We’ll learn about 3D printing, laser engraving, renewable energy, mousetrap cars, and more!
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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2025-03-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date
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
2025-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 19:00
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 Story Hour: Flower
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:30
Come hear fun stories about flowers that willmake you bloom! Sing, dance and take home a fun flower craft!
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 Craft To-Go: Spiral Suncatcher
2025-03-19 16:00
Materials and instructions will be provided for creating a Spiral Suncatcher. Available at the YA Desk beginning March 19th, while supplies last. One (1) kit per patron, please. No registration 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.

MCL Book Club
2025-03-22 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for MCL Book Club! Meet up with fellow book lovers to discuss a book selected by the group! Be a part of the discussion, help select what we read, and make new friends!
This month, we will be discussing “Nettle and Bone” by T. Kingfisher at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22nd in the MCL McCoskey Room.
MCL Book Club is intended for ages 18 and older.
We do have a book club for teens called “The Bookworms” that meets separately. Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events for more details.
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: Spring
2025-03-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:30
Spring is beginning to bloom! Join us for stories about spring, singing, dancing and a spring themed take-home activity packet!
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.

The Bookworms: MCL Teen Book Club
2025-03-26 16:00 - 18:00
Join ‘The Bookworms’! A teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Stay for a movie based on a YA novel!
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 Builder's Club
2025-03-31 17:30 - 19:00
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 Presents: StoryWalk® “Cake Vs. Pie”
2025-04-01 09:00
Beginning at the historic Market Street entrance to MCL, follow this silly story around the square. When you’re done, pick up your prize from the Children’s Department! For ages birth – 12 during the entire month of April!
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.

Playroom Playdate
2025-04-01 10:00 - 12:00
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! Playroom Playdate is intended for all 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 Open Tech Lab Hours
2025-04-01 16:00 - 19:00
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech 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.
