Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-11-07 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-11-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-10-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2023-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
On Tuesdays, come 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!
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
2023-11-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-10-23 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 Tween Movie
2023-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-10-28 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 - Engineering
2023-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
This month, we’re talking about robotics, circuits, and even gravity! There’s something new each week in the MCL Tech Lab!
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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 so much more!
On Saturday 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 Marion News Bureau Meeting
2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Cover the local news that’s important to you! Join PNG at MCL, WSIU, and special guests to learn about journalism and reporting, and use the MCL Tech Lab as your news studio!
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 Gamers Guild
2023-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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. 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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 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 Story Hour - Vote! with Mayor Mike Absher
2023-11-01 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring the kiddos to MCL where we’ll read stories about voting and learn how the process works with Marion’s Mayor Mike Absher!
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 Saturday Crafternoon
2023-10-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Gather your knitting needles, scrapbooking supplies, or any other craft supplies you need and enjoy Saturday Crafternoon at MCL! Bring friends and family and spend time together in the comfort of MCL’s historic McCoskey Room.
This event is free and open to everyone age 12 and up.
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 - Propulsion
2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about what makes things go, this month in PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions. We’ll talk about electric engines, combustion engines, a comparison of the two, and check out some drones – something new each week in the MCL Tech Lab!
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 Book Club
2023-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In October, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby.
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.

MCL Story Hour - Halloween Parade
2023-10-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-10-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read about Halloween, sing, dance, and take home a fun craft after we parade around the library to collect treats!
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 Book Bike at Marion Senior Citizens Center during Walk Around the Clock
2023-10-26 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 October’s Walk Around the Clock event!

The Bookworms - Halloween Edition
2023-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Halloween with ‘The Bookworms’! A teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Popcorn, candy, and Halloween bookmarks will be provided!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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.
