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PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-04-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | 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
2024-04-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-04 16:00 - 19:00
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!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
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 - Tree with Marion Garden Club
2024-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-17 10:30 - 11:30
MCL Story Hour is greening the community! This week, we will read about Trees, sing, and dance in MCL’s McCoskey Room. And we’ll be joined by the Marion Garden Club!
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 To Go - Mini Spring Terrarium
2024-04-17 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Wednesday, April 17, pick up all the materials you’ll need to make a fun miniature Spring terrarium from MCL’s Young Adult Department!
No registration or library card is required, but the kits are available to everyone aged 12 – 18 while supplies last so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please.
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
2024-04-16 17:00 - 19:00
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.

MCL Builder's Club
2024-04-15 17:30 - 19:00
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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Landscape Construction
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-06 13:00 - 15:00
Make a difference in Marion when you help to build the Marion Carnegie Library Community Reading Garden with PNG at MCL! Learn to plan, build, and weather-proof outdoor fixtures, and improve our community!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 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
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-06 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.

MCL Story Hour - Bunny
2024-04-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-10 10:30 - 11:30
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read, sing, dance, and make bunny ear hats in MCL’s McCoskey Room.
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: Intro to Gardening
2024-04-10 16:00 - 17:00
April is Gardening Month and PNG at MCL’s STEAM Club is here to help your garden take root! Learn about gardening and help build a community garden at Marion Carnegie Library!
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.

MCL Craft To Go - Hummingbird Perch
2024-04-10 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Wednesday, April 10 – visit the MCL Main Floor to pick up materials and instructions for creating a fun Hummingbird Perch to kick off Spring!
Kits are available to _everyone_ aged 18 and up, while supplies last, so don’t wait! One kit per patron, please. No registration 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

Momsday Moments - PREP TALK with Keri Henson
2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join this presentation live on Zoom at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 9!
Topic: Momsday Moments – PREP Talk with Keri Henson
Time: Apr 9, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Hear from Keri Henson – AKA The Momsday Prepper – during this insightful 20-minute PREP talk with a Q&A afterward.
Moms, grandmothers, aunties, nannies, and especially teachers are invited to this reminder that you‘re part of a community of women, and you‘re never alone in times of need.
Note: Discretion is advised, as this discussion could be triggering to women going through a tough time or experiencing the loss of a child.
This event will be presented Live-via-Zoom in MCL’s historic McCoskey Room. It’s absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Library Board Meeting
2024-04-08 18:30 - 19:30

MCL Story Hour - Space
2024-04-04 10:30 - 11:30
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read stories about Space, sing, dance, and take home a rocket 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.
