Playroom Playdate
2024-11-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-21 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Software
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November, visit PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions and learn AI, block coding, and Arduino programming — because nothing says ‘weekend fun’ like teaching robots to do your chores (we’re still working on that part)!
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
2024-11-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 is Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
2024-11-11

PNG at MCL Open Technology Lab Hours
2024-11-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Lawyer in the Library
2024-11-12 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 - Candy Apple
2024-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read a candy apple story, sing and dance, and take home a fun Candy Apple 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
2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 - Mini Autumn Arrangements
2024-11-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, create a miniature autumn arrangement!
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, November 6, 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

Library Board Meeting
2024-11-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

MCL Story Hour - Pumpkin
2024-11-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read a pumpkin story, sing and dance, and take home a fun pumpkin 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 - Fall Luminary
2024-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult Department and make a fall-themed luminary!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
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 Club
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In November, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Night Watch” by Jayne Anne Phillips.
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.
