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MCL Story Hour - Vacation
2023-03-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get prepared for Spring Break by reading fun vacation stories! Take home a fun activity packet for the road!
Note – this week’s Story Hour happens on Wednesday ONLY! Don’t miss it!
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

Lawyer in the Library
2023-03-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-02-28 17:30 - 19:30
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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-03-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-01 16:00 - 19:00
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.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-03-06 17:30 - 19:00
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
2023-03-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
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
2023-03-04 13:00 - 15:00
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
2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-25 10:00 - 16:00
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
2023-03-03 10:00 - 12:00
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 Grab-and-Go Craft - Finger-Knit Butterfly
2023-03-03 09:00 - 17:00
Starting Friday, March 3 – and while supplies last – visit the MCL Children’s Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to finger-knit a butterfly!
Kits are free and available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTICE: 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 - Let's Move It!
2023-03-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-01 10:30 - 11:30
Be prepared to move it, move it!
We will read movement stories, sing movement songs, and send home a fun movement 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 Anime Club
2023-03-01 16:00 - 18:00
Hang out with some friends in MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the library’s top floor) and watch some anime with us!
Learn more about MCL’s Anime Club at marioncarnegielibrary.org/animeclub
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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-03-01 14:00 - 16:00
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 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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-02-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-23 16:00 - 19:00
In February, PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours is focused on GAMES! Give Virtual Reality a shot, hop on the sticks of our Nintendo Switch, or 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.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Live-Streamed Trivia Tournament
2023-02-28 16:00 - 17:00
Visit the MCL Technology Lab, learn how to set up a live stream on YouTube, and play some trivia games. What’s not to like?
The tournament will be live-streamed on MCL’s YouTube channel. Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org and click the YouTube link at the top of the page to subscribe!
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.

HairStory: A Black History Month Event
2023-02-27 17:00 - 19:00
Hear the “hairstory” of braiding and learn how to braid! Also, enjoy
– Q&A on natural hair tips and mixed hair care
– Pizza provided by Connect 360
– Braiding kits for the first 30 arrivals
– Raffle sponsored by Miz BJ’z Hair Haven
This event is totally free and open to the community. No library card is required to attend.
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 - Games!
2023-02-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-02-25 13:00 - 14:00
Saturdays in February, explore the science of games in the MCL Technology Lab! We’ll talk about Virtual Reality, coding, and more. There’s something new each week!
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
2023-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Book Club
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
In February, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix E. Harrow.
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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-02-24 10:00 - 12:00
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 Story Hour - Friendship
2023-02-23 10:30 - 11:30
Sing, dance, and read great friendship stories! Take home a fun craft too!
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.
