PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-05-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Tech Lab hours are free to attend for everyone aged 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 - Hat
2024-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read, sing, dance, and make fun hats in MCL’s McCoskey Room!
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 at MCL STEAM Club: Light Refraction
2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
See the light with this month’s PNG at MCL STEAM Club event! Learn about light and prisms, and create a beautiful suncatcher to take home!
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Sunflower and Butterflies Bouquet
2024-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May, MCL Adult Craft sessions are back and in person in the library’s historic McCoskey Room!
We will be making summery mini bouquets with sunflowers and
butterflies.
The 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 Wednesday, May 1, 2023.
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
2024-05-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
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 Saturday Sessions - Renewable Energy
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get ready to be shocked by the electrifying world of Renewable Energy at PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions! We’ll learn about harnessing the power of wind, water, and Hydrogen and we’ll find out about solar power when we’re joined by AES Solar on Saturday, May 25!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 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
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card is required.
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.

Library Board Meeting
2024-05-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

ICASH Illinois with the Illinois State Treasurer's Office
2024-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
ICASH, Illinois’ unclaimed property program, reunites Illinois residents with missing money, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks, dividends, or life insurance policies of deceased relatives. An estimated one in four Illinois adults discover property to claim when they search, and the average claim is $1,000.
Drop in to the MCL Study Room between noon and 2 pm on Tuesday, May 14 and see if you have unclaimed money with the State of Illinois!

Lawyer in the Library
2024-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

MCL Story Hour - Let's Dance!
2024-05-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bust a move! In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read, sing, dance, and take home a cool 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.

MCL Teen Craft - Painting Bookends
2024-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come personalize bookends for your home collection! We’ll provide everything you need!
No registration or library card is required, and this event is open to _everyone_ aged 12 – 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 Bike at Tower Square
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Tower Square, Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 6 pm to 7:30 pm during this month’s Third Thursday celebration!

MCL Builder's Club
2024-05-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s 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.
