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Tech Tips - Google Accounts
2022-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Check out Marion Carnegie Library’s Technology Lab and pick up some tips about getting the most out of a Google account!
We’ll talk about Google accounts, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Maps. This event is totally free and open to anyone age 18+.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Game Day
2022-08-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-27 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2022-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-27 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.

Continuing Careers - Monday with Man-Tra-Con
2022-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-29 13:00 - 15:00
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois.
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 Anime Club
2022-08-15 16:00 - 18:00
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
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
2022-08-15 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.

Story Hour - Monkey
2022-08-17 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Shelley and Miss Twila to read about monkeys and take home a fun monkey craft!
This event is free and intended for families with 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

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-08-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-31 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.

MCL Teen Craft: Shrinky Dinks
2022-08-17 16:00 - 18:00
Design and create charms and trinkets with shrink plastic!
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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2022-08-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-20 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
On Saturday from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
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
2022-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-26 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.

Go!Learn with Legence Bank
2022-08-23 17:30 - 18:30
Bring the kiddos and join Legence Bank at Marion Carnegie Library for a fun, educational program to help you GROW your SAVINGS! We will provide storybooks, activity books, and coloring books to make for a very exciting and engaging experience. Be a SUPER STAR SAVER with Lucky!
This event is free and open to families. It’s a great way for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade to learn about financial literacy.
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 - Pajama
2022-08-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-25 10:30 - 11:30
Wear your pajamas, read about pajamas, and take home a pajama 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

MCL Teen Craft: Black Light Paint Party
2022-08-24 16:00 - 18:00
Paint a glow-in-the-dark masterpiece with your friends. Display your art in the YA Department for a chance to win a prize at MCL’s September Art Show.
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.

Tech Tips - Windows 10 Essentials
2022-08-26 13:00 - 14:00
Check out Marion Carnegie Library’s Technology Lab and learn the essential pieces of using Windows 10.
We’ll talk about files and folders, installing programs, and more. This event is totally free and open to anyone age 18+.
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
2022-08-27 10:00 - 12:00
Join the Marion Carnegie Library Book Club in the library’s McCoskey Room! Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
In August, we’ll discuss “Garden Spells” by Sarah Addison Allen.
For ages 18 and older.
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 AV Club - Sound Waves and Music
2022-08-30 16:00 - 17:00
Explore the science of sound and music in the MCL Technology Lab. Stick around and make some custom sound wave art!
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.

Story Hour - Very Hungry Caterpillar
2022-08-31 10:30 - 11:30
Read the classic book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle, sing and dance, and make a fun butterfly 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.

MCL Teen Craft: Perler Beads
2022-08-31 16:00 - 18:00
Create plastic pixel artwork using Perler Beads.
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.
