Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL's Four Freaky Nights of Halloween
2022-10-27 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Halloween in the MCL Young Adult Department by joining us for Four Freaky Nights of spooky movies.
Each movie starts at 4 pm in the YA Department, and the schedule is:
– Monday, October 24: Twilight (Rated PG-13)
– Tuesday, October 25: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (Rated PG)
– Wednesday, October 26: Beetlejuice (Rated PG)
– Thursday, October 27: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (Rated PG)
The events are 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.

Playroom Playdate
2022-10-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-04 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.

Tech Tips - Try-It! Illinois
2022-10-28 13:00 - 14:00
For a limited time, your MCL card provides FREE access to dozens of online resources – from car repair to consumer reports and beyond. We’ll check them out and discuss other online resources you can access with your Marion Carnegie Library card.
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
2022-10-29 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
2022-10-29 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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2022-11-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-10 16:00 - 19:00
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!
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.

Story Hour - Food
2022-11-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-03 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun food stories, sing and dance, then take home a mystery food 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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-11-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-09 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.

MCL Teen Craft: Shrink Plastic
2022-11-02 16:00 - 18:00
Create custom charms and trinkets with shrinky 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.

MCL Anime Club
2022-11-02 16:00 - 18:00
Come watch anime with your friends hang out in MCL’s 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 Grab-and-Go Tween Activity Pack
2022-11-04 09:00 - 17:00
Starting Friday, November 4 – and while supplies last – pick up a cool activity pack in the MCL Children’s Department!
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.

Tech Tips - Building a Budget in Excel
2022-11-04 13:00 - 14:00
Hear about the basics of a household budget, and learn how to create and manage that budget using a spreadsheet program like Excel!
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
2022-11-05 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

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - The Art of STEAM
2022-11-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-05 15:00 - 16:00
Saturday Sessions are back in November, and you can explore the “art” of technology when you try your hand at 3D Printing, laser engraving, digital art on Wacom tablets, and more!
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
2022-11-05 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.

EatPlayGrow™ at Marion Carnegie Library
2022-11-07 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!
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 Lego Club
2022-11-07 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 - Shape
2022-11-09 10:30 - 11:30
Read amazing shape books, sing and dance, and take home a neat shape 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 STEAM Club - 3D Printing
2022-11-09 16:00 - 18:00
STEAM Club happens twice in November at MCL!
On November 9, 3D-print cookie cutters and on November 30, design and create custom candy molds using MCL Technology Lab equipment, just in time for the holiday season!
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Framed Pumpkin
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00
Create a beautiful autumn ornament at MCL’s November Adult Craft.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning November 3.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
