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MCL Tween Movie
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-20 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Robotics
2023-05-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
This May, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions revolves around Robotics! Visit any Saturday to check it out!
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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Interested in robotics but not sure where to begin? Try PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours in May! We’ll have featured activities that are a great introduction to building and coding robots!
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.

Adler Planetarium's Astro Road Trip at MCL
2023-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Chicago’s Adler Planetarium is sending its Astro Road Trip outreach program to Marion Carnegie Library! We’ll have fun opportunities like checking out meteorites from the Moon and Mars, activities involving light and color, and demonstrations exploring lenses, mirrors, and size & scale. If the weather cooperates, we’ll have a telescope outside for you to look through, too!
While you’re here, register for Summer Reading challenges!
No need to stay for the entire program time. Please drop in for one activity or several!
This program is free and intended for ages 6 – 106. No registration or 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-05-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays in May, 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 Department Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Bubbles & Books at Lavish Bath Box
2023-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lavish Bath Box – Marion Square, 605 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at Lavish Bath Box and create your own Bath Tea Blend. Small treats and lemonade will be served. Attendees will also be able to sign up for the MCL Adult Summer Reading Challenge during the event.
Registration is required and available at Lavish Bath Box or online at lavishbathbox.com/products/bubbles-books anytime!
This event is totally free and open to ages 18 and up. 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 - Baby Shark!
2023-05-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo!
Enjoy some Baby Shark stories, crafts, and – of course – dancing! And don’t miss the chance to take photos with Baby Shark himself at this extra special story hour! Mitchell Brown will be our special guest reader!
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.

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Digital Heist at MCL
2023-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Play a “Choose Your Own Adventure” heist video simulation with YouTuber Markiplier in MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor), and kick off 2023’s Summer Reading program!
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 Epic Builder's Club!
2023-05-18 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Third Thursday in the City of Marion with this edition of MCL’s Epic Builder’s Club! Bring your friends and create anything you can imagine!
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.

🚲 at Tower Square for Third Thursday
2023-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tower Square, Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 4 pm to 5 pm during May’s Third Thursday celebration!

Create & Caffeinate at MCL
2023-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring your handiwork and join others for coffee or tea, creating, and chatting. While you’re here, sign up for Summer Reading Challenges!
We want to see you! If you would like to participate but have no handiwork of your own, come to MCL and enjoy coloring, word puzzles, or books that you can pick up at the library!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. No registration or 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.

Special MCL Story Hour - Farmer's Market
2023-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Farmer’s Market, 507 West Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Story Hour is hitting the road for this special Saturday edition! Join us at Marion’s Farmer’s Market – in the parking lot of the Marion Senior Citizens Center – on Saturday, May 18 for a fun outdoor Story Hour!
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.

Totally 80's Teen Movie at MCL
2023-05-20 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Drop in to MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and watch an 80’s blockbuster, each Saturday during Marion Reads! Summer Reading!
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 – 19. No registration or 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 Builder's Club
2023-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club 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.

MCL Story Hour - Garden Club
2023-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Mandala Gardens, 1704 N State St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring the kiddos and join us at beautiful Mandala Gardens to enjoy a fun outdoor Story Hour with Marion Garden Club! Then, take a guided tour through Mandala Gardens, and take home a neat garden 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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club with Postcrossing
2023-05-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us as we discuss books we’ve been reading, what we loved or hated about them, and what characters we relate to.
There will be snacks and a new postcard book recommendation exchange using Post-Crossing!
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.

🚲 at Marion Senior Center during Walk Around the Clock
2023-05-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Senior Citizens Center, 507 W Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the MCL Book Bike at the Marion Senior Citizens Center from 9 am to 10 am during May’s Walk Around the Clock event!

MCL Tween Yo-Yo Class with Jack Hudspath
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn awesome Yo-Yo tricks from seasoned Yo-Yoer Jack Hudspath and take home your own yo-yo to continue the fun!
You can find examples of Jack’s yo-yo talent @jckpth on Instagram!
For ages 8 to 12. Registration is required and you can sign up in the MCL Children’s Department!
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.
