Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Story Hour - Creepy Crawlies
2022-10-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun bug stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun bug 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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club - Forensics
2022-10-12 16:00 - 18:00
Learn how to dust for fingerprints, discover a forgery, and more with PNG at MCL!
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 18.
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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-10-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-05 14:00 - 16:00
Meet with a Man-Tra-Con specialist to get personal career guidance and coaching!
Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk for your session.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-10-11 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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2022-10-10 13:30 - 14:00
Join MCL and the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for this fun program for preschoolers and their caregivers on healthy choices using art, stories, and music!
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 open to preschoolers and their families. 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-01 13:00 - 15:00
**We’ve got a special treat in store for Tween Movie on Saturday, October 29. Ask for details at the library or at 618-993-5935!**
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
2022-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy free play on the library’s Nintendo Switch or gather some friends and play some board games!
Free and open to ages 12 to 19.
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
2022-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-30 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.

MCL Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Origami Bat Bookmark Kit
2022-10-07 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Friday, October 7 – and while supplies last – pick up a craft kit to make your own Origami Bat Bookmark!
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 Children's Fall Craft
2022-10-06 17:00 - 19:00
Visit MCL’s Children’s Department and make any of 4 fun fall crafts:
– Hedgehogs
– Monster Hands
– Autumn Leaf Crowns
– Spider Web Crafts
This event is completely free and open to ages 0 – 12 and their families. 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 - Pumpkin
2022-10-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-05 10:30 - 11:30
Read pumpkin stories, sing and dance, then make a fun pumpkin craft with Marion Garden Club! A take-home craft will also be available!
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 Teen Craft: Mini Cardboard Cutouts
2022-10-05 16:00 - 18:00
Make a mini standee of your favorite musician, anime character, movie icon, or even yourself!
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.

MCL Anime Club
2022-10-05 16:00 - 18:00
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
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

MCL Lego Club
2022-10-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2022-09-26 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.

Story Hour - Frog
2022-09-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-28 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun frog stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun frog 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.

MCL Student Art Show
2022-09-28 16:00 - 18:00
Starting Monday, September 26, visit the library’s Young Adult Department and vote for your favorite piece of art created in MCL’s Young Adult programs.
Awards will be given during the Student Art Show event.
No library card is needed to participate or to vote.
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
2022-09-28 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.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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 AV Club - Audio Interviews
2022-09-27 16:00 - 17:00
Learn about the art of the one-on-one interview, and how to use digital audio recorders.
This event is free and open to ages 10 – 18.
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.

Continuing Careers - Monday with Man-Tra-Con
2022-09-26 13:00 - 15:00
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. MCL’s Continuing Careers program, along with Man-Tra-Con and the American Job Center are here to help you take the next step in your career!
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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 Tween Movie
2022-09-24 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.

MCL Book Club
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:00
In September, the Marion Carnegie Library Book club will discuss “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner.
Marion Carnegie Library cardholders can borrow “The Lost Apothecary” FREE with hoopla Digital at https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13319279
For ages 18 and older. Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
