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MCL Tween Movie
2022-07-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!
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
2022-07-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Star Wars Escape Room
2022-07-08 09:30 - 16:00, 2022-07-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Rebel Alliance needs your help! Solve the clues to find the plans for the Death Star and return them to Princess Leia.
This escape room experience is free and available to all ages.
Registration is required. Sign up at the library beginning on June 23.
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
2022-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

Teen Craft - Totoro Terrarium
2022-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come create a magical fairy garden!
This MCL Teen Craft session is made possible by Timberline Fisheries.
The 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.

Potion Story Hour with Lavish Bath Box
2022-07-06 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Hear some witchy stories and take home a fun potion craft with Lavish Bath Box. Meet at The Hub!
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 Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2022-07-04

Fandom Friday
2022-07-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Dig into some popcorn and find the droids you’re looking for as we celebrate being a fan!
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 Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Shrinky Dinks
2022-07-01 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Friday, July 1 – and while supplies last – drop by the library’s Children’s Department and pick up a Grab-and-Go kit that contains all the materials needed to make a Shrinky Dink.
Adult supervision is recommended.
Free, available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours
2022-06-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
PNG at MCL’s Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June – 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.

Robotics Beyond the Beaten Path
2022-06-30 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Pick up a Solar Robot kit from PNG at MCL, build it at home, then share photos or videos of your creation with the library!
Pick up your kit during Open Lab Hours on Thursday, June 30 @ 4 pm or afterward in the Young Adult Department.
Only 10 kits are available, and they’re first-come-first-served. Don’t miss it!
For 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.

MCL Teen Craft - Tie-Dye Hats
2022-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Design your very own ball caps and beanies–we provide the materials, but be prepared to get messy!
Registration is required and sign-ups begin June 21. Contact the library to secure your spot.
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.

Ocean Story Hour at The Hub
2022-06-29 10:30 - 11:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read ocean stories with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila then take home an ocean 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.

Aspire Yoga presents Yoga for Kids!
2022-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Aspire Yoga, 603 North Court Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about Yoga and hear a fun Yoga story!
This event requires registration. It’s totally free and open to ages 0 -12.
Register in MCL’s Children’s Department starting Tuesday, June 14!
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 Anime Club
2022-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
Bonus points if you come in costume!
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 - Physics
2022-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In June, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions happen only once – Saturday, June 25 at 1 pm – Don’t miss it!
This month, learn the physics behind bridges and use a bridge-building-simulator program to design and test your own!
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.

MCL Book Club
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 June, we’ll be discussing “Such a Fun Age” by Kiley Reid.
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.

Fandom Friday
2022-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit MCL’s Young Adult department for Fandom Friday. Hang out, have some popcorn, watch a movie about some web-slingers, and be a fan!
Bonus points if you come in costume!
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 - Resin Art with Missy Carstens
2022-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come create beautiful resin art like bookmarks, necklaces, and more! Registration is required, and sign-ups begin June 13.
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.

Dragons Love Tacos! Story Hour with La Galeria at The Pavilion
2022-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet Laura Chairez from La Galeria and read “Dragons Love Tacos!”
Enjoy nachos and a take-home 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.

*CANCELLED* Beyond the Beaten Path Nature Walk
2022-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Harmony Walking Trail Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
**CANCELLED due to extreme heat.**
Come explore! See Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge with an expert guide! Discover butterflies and their migrations.
Registration is required. Pick up a FREE ticket in the MCL Children’s Department starting Tuesday, June 7.
Meet us at Harmony Trail at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Take Rt 148 south of Marion then turn west on Pigeon Creek Road.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
