Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Children's Valentine Crafts!
2023-02-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate your family’s love for the library with make-and-take Valentine-themed crafts in the MCL Children’s Department!
The Children’s Department will provide all the materials you’ll need to make Valentine Cards, Gnome Heart Hands, Yar-wrapped Hearts, and more!
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
2023-02-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-27 16:00 - 19:00
In February, PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours is focused on GAMES! Give Virtual Reality a shot, hop on the sticks of our Nintendo Switch, or try out any technology you want 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.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

MCL Story Hour - Heart
2023-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-16 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read fun heart-themed stories! Take home a fun heart craft too!
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: Cactus Rock Garden
2023-02-15 16:00 - 18:00
Enough winter – let’s head for the desert.
Create a cool cactus-themed rock garden at February’s MCL Teen Craft session. We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
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
2023-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-24 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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 16:00
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some games – video and board-style!
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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Games!
2023-02-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-25 15:00 - 16:00
Saturdays in February, explore the science of games in the MCL Technology Lab! We’ll talk about Virtual Reality, coding, and more. There’s something new each week!
PNG at MCL events are always 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
2023-02-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-25 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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-02-20 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.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-02-20 17:30 - 19:00
MCL Lego Club is now Builder’s Club! Join us at Marion Carnegie Library 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.

MCL Story Hour - Friendship
2023-02-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-23 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read great friendship stories! Take home a fun craft too!
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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club
2023-02-22 16:00 - 18:00
The Bookworms is a new teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Join us, and let’s talk about what you’re reading!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
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 Book Club
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
In February, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
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.

HairStory: A Black History Month Event
2023-02-27 17:00 - 19:00
Hear the “hairstory” of braiding and learn how to braid! Also, enjoy
– Q&A on natural hair tips and mixed hair care
– Pizza provided by Connect 360
– Braiding kits for the first 30 arrivals
– Raffle sponsored by Miz BJ’z Hair Haven
This event is totally free and open to the community. No 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.
