Playroom Playdate
2024-09-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

MCL Book Club
2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00
In September, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
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
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 13:00 - 15:00
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL 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.

MCL Builder's Club
2024-09-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-10-07 17:30 - 19:00
Bring friends to Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club and create whatever you can imagine.
For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children.
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 Technology Lab Hours
2024-10-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-10 16:00 - 19:00
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Technology 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 - Monsters in the Garden
2024-10-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:30
At this week’s MCL Story Hour, we’ll read monster stories, sing and dance and take home a fun monster craft with the Marion Garden Club!
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.

Financial Aid Workshop with Illinois Student Assistance Commission
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00
Not sure how to fill out your FAFSA or, if eligible, the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid? Visit this FREE financial aid workshop presented by Marion Carnegie Library and the Illniois Student Assistance Commission.
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 Night
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00
Visit MCL’s YA Department (on the library’s top floor), hang out, and play some games!
This event is free and intended for ages 12 – 18. 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - audio/visual
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-12 13:00 - 15:00
PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions are back in October with a look at audio/visual topics like photography, podcasting, audio mixing, and video editing. Join us each Saturday at 1 pm in the MCL Technology Lab!
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.

Dogs with Jobs: Drax, Search and Rescue
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00
Chris and Kylee Ramage will be joining us with their Search and Rescue dog, a 2 ½ year old Doberman Pinscher named Drax. We will learn about the life of a Search and Rescue dog, how dogs work this job, and even watch Drax do some of his work.
Chris is a K-9 Handler for the Pulaski County ESDA K9 Search and Rescue Unit and an AWDA Wilderness SAR Program K-9 Evaluator.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
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 Story Hour - Cryptid
2024-10-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-10 10:30 - 11:30
A cryptid is a mysterious creature, but MCL Story Hour fun is no mystery! Read cryptid stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun cryptid 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.

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2024-10-09 16:00 - 18:00
Teen Movie & Make-It Night offers movies and crafts in MCL’s Young Adult Department! Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/ya to see a full lineup of films.
This event is free and intended for ages 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 Adult Craft - Haunted Castle Lanterns
2024-10-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-10 17:30 - 18:30
In October’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, create a spooky castle silhouette illuminated by lights!
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, October 2, 2024.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions
