PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
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, 2023-05-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-31 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.

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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-30 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 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.

MCL Book Club
2023-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune.
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.

Totally 80's Teen Movie at MCL
2023-05-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-03 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Robotics
2023-05-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-27 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.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-05-27 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.

MCL is Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2023-05-29

PNG at MCL AV Club - Podcasting
2023-05-30 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get to know audio recording techniques and equipment in the library’s Tech Lab on the top floor!
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 Story Hour - MHS Color Guard
2023-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Be amazed at the talent and dedication presented by the Marion High School Guard Team! They will demonstrate different tosses and throws that they perform with their 6-foot-tall flags! Sing, dance, and read stories. Then take home a neat flag 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.

Jackbox Game Fest at MCL
2023-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Drop into MCL’s Young Adult department and play a few rounds of Jackbox mini-games on the Nintendo Switch.
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.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL
2023-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet one-on-one with a representative of Shawnee Health. Get answers to your medical system questions on Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
This program is free and open to the public. 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 Adult Craft - Sea Life Floral Centerpiece
2023-06-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-01 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create a freestanding flower arrangement inspired by the sea. We’ll supply all the materials you’ll need! Bring some friends and have some fun!
This 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 May 25, 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 Open Lab Hours
2023-06-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
June’s PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL’s Tech Lab and try it out!
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.

Roller Skating Summer Party with MCL
2023-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Emery Brothers Skating Rink, 1700 North Court St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up at the roller rink to skate with friends and celebrate Summer Reading season!
FREE tickets are available beginning Thursday, May 18 for everyone aged 0 – 19. Entry is free for non-skating parents and guardians, and skating parents/guardians can pay at the door!
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 Saturday Sessions - The Fashion Industry
2023-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Learn about graphic design, logo creation, how to 3D-print jewelry, and more during June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions.
Saturday Sessions are 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 Tween Movie
2023-06-03 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
