Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL AV Club - Sound Waves and Music
2022-08-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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, 2022-09-01 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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
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: 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.

MCL Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Fox Pom-Pom Backpack Charm
2022-09-02 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Friday, September 2 – and while supplies last – drop by the library’s Children’s Department and pick up a craft kit to make your own Fox Pom-Pom Backpack Charm!
Free, 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.

Playroom Playdate
2022-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-16 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
2022-09-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-17 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
2022-09-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-17 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 is Closed in Observance of Labor Day
2022-09-05

Story Hour - Sock
2022-09-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-08 10:30 - 11:30
Read Sock stories, sing and dance, and design your own sock to hang in the MCL Children’s Department all month long!
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
2022-09-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-14 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: Watercolor Painting
2022-09-07 16:00 - 18:00
Create a watercolor masterpiece. Submit your work for a chance to win a prize at MCL’s Student Art Show at the end of September.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. No library card is required.
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 - Pumpkin Centerpieces
2022-09-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-08 17:30 - 18:30
This month, let’s ease into fall when we create beautiful pumpkin centerpieces.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required, and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning September 1.
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
2022-09-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-19 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.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-09-13 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.

Story Hour - Snake
2022-09-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-15 10:30 - 11:30
Come read fun snake stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun snake 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 - MagnaTiles
2022-09-14 16:00 - 18:00
Discover your inner architect at STEAM Club this month, when you use MagnaTiles to create your masterpiece!
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 Anime Club
2022-09-19 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
