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MCL Book Club
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Playroom Playdate
2022-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-06 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
2022-05-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-02 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 - 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, 2022-05-02 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2022-05-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2022-05-07 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.

Teen Game Day
2022-05-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-07 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.

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.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-05-10 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.

MCL Tween Grab-and-Go Activity Pack
2022-05-06 09:00 - 20:00
Drop by the Children’s Department and pick up a Grab & Go activity pack with quizzes, coloring pages, a scavenger hunt, and more!
Supplies are limited. For ages 8 to 12.

Story Hour - Hat!
2022-05-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-04 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Shelley and Miss Twila as they read stories about hats, sing and dance, and make your own hat!
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
2022-05-04 16:00 - 18:00
Create anything you can think of with Perler Beads. We’ll provide all materials necessary.
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.

PNG at MCL Pop-Up Photo Gallery
2022-04-30 13:00 - 16:00
View PNG at MCL’s best photography work throughout the library and vote for your favorite shots!
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.
