Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-10-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays, come 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!
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.

Library Board Meeting
2023-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Library Board Special Meeting
2023-10-16 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Marion Carnegie Library Board of Trustees will hold a community meeting to discuss the possible addition of a lighted LED sign to the library’s East lawn on Market Street.

MCL Saturday Crafternoon
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Gather your knitting needles, scrapbooking supplies, or any other craft supplies you need and enjoy Saturday Crafternoon at MCL! Bring friends and family and spend time together in the comfort of MCL’s historic McCoskey Room.
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 and up.
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 - Propulsion
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about what makes things go, this month in PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions. We’ll talk about electric engines, combustion engines, a comparison of the two, and check out some drones – something new each week in the MCL Tech Lab!
PNG at MCL events are always 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.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

MCL Adult Craft - Tiny Art Creations
2023-10-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Help MCL celebrate International Artists Day with October’s Tiny Art Showcase! At this month’s edition of MCL Adult Craft, we’ll be making Tiny Art canvases in the library’s historic McCoskey Room.
This craft is also available to-go, while supplies last. Work on your Tiny Art at home, and return it to MCL by Thursday, October 19 to be included in the showcase!
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 4, 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

MCL Story Hour - Baby
2023-10-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read about babies, sing, dance, and take home a fun 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 at MCL STEAM Club: Horror Film Trailer Production
2023-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
We’ll use soundscapes, software, and stock footage to create our own custom Horror Film trailer in the MCL Technology Lab!
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.

Lawyer in the Library
2023-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Marion Carnegie Library is Closed for a Staff Training Day
2023-10-09
The library will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, October 10.

Braiding 101 with Miz BJ'z Hair Haven
2023-10-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn how to do 3-strand individual and French braids. Bring your own live or mannequin model. The braiding materials will be provided.
Registration is required and is limited to 30 slots. Visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935 to register anytime!

NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Glenn Poshard Book Reading and Signing at MCL
2023-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet Illinois Senator, U.S. Congressman, and SIU President Glenn Poshard and hear a reading from his new book “Son of Southern Illinois”.

MCL Story Hour - Bones
2023-10-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read about bones, sing, dance and take home a fun 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 Gamers Guild
2023-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Gamers Guild is a program dedicated to playing and enjoying board games! Visit this edition of the Gamers Guild and play a game selected by the library’s Young Adult department.
This event is free and open to 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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-10-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 or call 618-993-5935 for your session.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL - Servicios disponibles en español
2023-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
With services available en español, you can meet one-on-one with a representative of Shawnee Health at Marion Carnegie Library! Get answers to your medical system questions on Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
Póngase en contacto con Gloria si tiene preguntas sobre los servicios en español – 618-694-9059.
This program is free and open to the public. 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.
