Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-03-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In March, PNG at MCL is focusing on Engineering, and you can try out all sorts of cool kits and experiments to learn more.
Of course, you can try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club
2023-03-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The Bookworms is a new teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Join us, and let’s talk about what you’re reading!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. 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.

MCL Story Hour - Spring
2023-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read stories about the Spring season, sing and dance, then take home a fun Spring 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 Builder's Club
2023-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
MCL Lego Club is now Builder’s Club! Join us at Marion Carnegie Library and create whatever you can imagine. 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.
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 - Engineering
2023-03-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Each Saturday in March, join PNG at MCL to explore engineering! We’ll talk about circuitry, renewable energy, batteries, and more. And we’ll be joined by a special guest from Boyt Engineering in Marion!
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
2023-03-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-03-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some games – video and board-style!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
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
2023-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
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 - Pressed Flower Lantern
2023-03-16 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Make a beautiful Pressed Flower Lantern using glass votive candle holders and dried pressed flowers. We’ll supply all the materials you’ll need! Bring some friends and have some fun!
This 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 March 9, 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 - Green
2023-03-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read Green stories and sing and dance. Then make a fun green hat!
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: Sucker Bouquet
2023-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, you can create a sweet decoration you can show off to your friends, and then eat! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2023-03-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
And much more!
On Saturday, March 11 from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions

PNG at MCL STEAM Club - TikTok Tutorial
2023-03-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Visit MCL’s Technology Lab where you’ll plan, film, and edit a video for TikTok, IG, and more!
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.
