Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

MCL Tween Movie
2024-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-11 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!
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 - Landscape Construction
2024-04-27 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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-04-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-30 16:00 - 19:00
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
2024-04-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-09 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 - Grandparents
2024-05-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-02 10:30 - 11:30
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read, sing, and dance in MCL’s McCoskey Room. Then we’ll take home a fun 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.

Become a Foster Parent – Information Session with LSSI
2024-05-01 16:00 - 18:00
Meet one-on-one with a representative from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and learn about becoming a licensed foster home.
Registration is encouraged. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk or call 618-993-5935 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.

MCL Gamers Guild
2024-05-01 16:00 - 18:00
MCL Gamers Guild is a program dedicated to playing and enjoying board games! Visit this edition of the Gamers Guild and play a game selected by the library’s Young Adult department.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. You don’t need a library card 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 Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-05-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-13 16:00 - 19:00
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech 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.

RESCHEDULED PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Intro to Gardening
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Visit PNG at MCL’s STEAM Club to learn how 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Landscape Construction - Final Chapter
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
PNG at MCL is back with one final day to build the Marion Carnegie Library Community Reading Garden! Improve our community by finishing this beautiful new green space, and have your name included on a plaque commemorating the project!
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 Builder's Club
2024-05-06 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.

MCL Story Hour - Hat
2024-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-09 10:30 - 11:30
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read, sing, dance, and make fun 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: Light Refraction
2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:00
See the light with this month’s PNG at MCL STEAM Club event! Learn about light and prisms, and create a beautiful suncatcher to take home!
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 Adult Craft - Sunflower and Butterflies Bouquet
2024-05-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 17:30 - 18:30
In May, MCL Adult Craft sessions are back and in person in the library’s historic McCoskey Room!
We will be making summery mini bouquets with sunflowers and
butterflies.
The 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 Wednesday, May 1, 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

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Renewable Energy
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00
Get ready to be shocked by the electrifying world of Renewable Energy at PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions! We’ll learn about harnessing the power of wind, water, and Hydrogen and we’ll find out about solar power when we’re joined by AES Solar on Saturday, May 25!
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.
