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PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Sustainability
2022-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions happen only once – Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm – Don’t miss it!
This month, learn about environmental sustainability, why it’s important, and how you can help keep the earth healthy and thriving.
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.

Teen Game Day
2022-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-14 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.

Where's Waldo? - Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
2022-05-28 09:00 - 2022-07-20 17:00
Start at Marion Carnegie Library and explore Marion while uncovering a word-puzzle mystery!
Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Puzzle and Clue page in the MCL Children’s Department. After you have followed the clues and solved the puzzle, return the page to the Children’s Department for a Where’s Waldo button!

Read Beyond the Beaten Path - MCL Summer Reading Kickoff Event and 5K
2022-05-28 09:00 - 12:00
Help us kick off 2022’s Summer Reading program in style! Run in a 5K (or a Fun Run for the kiddos), enjoy children’s activities like a bounce house, listen to some music, and support local food trucks!
While you’re here, register for Summer Reading! We want to make 2022’s Summer Reading program the biggest ever and we can only do that with your help!
Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/summerkickoff for more information.

Playroom Playdate
2022-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-13 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.

Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours
2022-05-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-12 16:00 - 18:00
PNG at MCL’s Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in May – Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Get your hands on the newest technology at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during lab hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Free and open to 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 - Gary the Police Therapy Dog!
2022-05-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-25 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Shelley, Miss Twila, and special guests from the Marion Police Department. Meet Gary the Police Therapy Dog, hear some stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun craft!
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 - Bubble Art
2022-05-25 16:00 - 18:00
Create unique works of art using paint and bubbles!
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
2022-05-23 15:00 - 17:00
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
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
2022-05-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2022-05-14 13:00 - 15:30
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.

MCL Book Club
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
MCL Book Club happens at a special time in May!!!
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 May, we’ll be discussing “Whisper Network” by Chandler Baker.
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.

Story Hour - Dinosaur!
2022-05-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-18 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Shelley and Miss Twila as they read stories about dinosaurs, sing, and dance! Then, take home a fun craft!
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 - Yarn Soot Sprites
2022-05-18 16:00 - 18:00
Come make your own magic soot sprite using yarn pom-poms
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.

Q&A: How Do I Marion?
2022-05-16 18:00 - 19:00
City Hall Staff will be at the Marion Carnegie Library to answer your questions.
This event will be hosted in the small conference room across from the MLC Lego Club event site.

MCL Lego Club
2022-05-16 17:30 - 19:00
MCL Lego Club is back! Stop by the library to create whatever you can imagine, and 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 - Train!
2022-05-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-11 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Shelley and Miss Twila as they read stories about trains, sing, and dance, Then take home a fun craft!
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 To-Go - Citrus Jar Topper
2022-05-12 09:00
Pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to create a set of 4 spring-themed notecards!
Supplies are limited. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 am on Thursday, April 14 at the Marion Carnegie Library main desk.
MCL Adult Craft To-Go kits are free and available to adults age 18 and up.

PNG STEAM Club - Hydropower
2022-05-11 16:00 - 18:00
This month in STEAM Club, we’ll learn all about hydropower and how using water as an energy source is beneficial to our world.
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.
