Playroom Playdate
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-18 16:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Technology Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Technology 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Each Saturday in December, everyone aged 10 – 18 is invited to create FREE custom gifts like laser-engraved ornaments and 3D-printed jewelry in the MCL Tech Lab!
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
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL 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 Builder's Club
2024-12-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-16 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come build whatever you can imagine during MCL Builder’s Club!
For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children.
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.

Lawyer in the Library
2024-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 Story Hour - A Visit with Millie & Blu of Hospice of Southern Illinois
2024-12-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-12 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come meet Millie and Blu and hear Melise Oakley talk about their jobs as therapy dogs. You’ll get to hear dog stories, sing and dance, and take home a dog craft! Event starts at 10:30 am in the MCL McCoskey room! See you there!
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 Movie & Make-It Night
2024-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Teen Movie & Make-It Night offers movies and crafts in MCL’s Young Adult Department! Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/ya to see a full lineup of films.
This event is free and intended for ages 12 – 18.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Season's Readings at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Celebrate the holiday season with Marion Carnegie Library! We will be hosting fun-filled holiday activities in every department.
We will be making dried fruit ornaments and serving FREE hot cocoa on the Main Floor!
In the Children’s Department, the kiddos can enjoy winter sensory activities as well as make a fun polar bear craft!
In the Young Adult Department, we’ll be dishing out some FREE popcorn and making holiday bookmarks!
In the Technology Lab, you can create your own custom wooden ornament!
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 events.

Music, Poetry, and Stories with Ken Waldman: Alaskan Fiddler and Poet
2024-12-14 13:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come enjoy the music, poetry and stories of Alaskan fiddler Ken Waldman on December 14th at 1:30 pm in the MCL McCoskey Room!
This event is family friendly and open to all! We look forward to seeing you there!
Brought to you by Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Marion Carnegie Library!

MCL Story Hour - Grinch
2024-12-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Our Grinch is the friendliest and fuzziest guy around! Come meet him, get a hug, and take a pic! Then hear How the Grinch Stole Christmas read aloud, sing and dance, and take home a fun Grinch craft!
Event starts at 10:30 am in the MCL McCoskey room! See you there!
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 Teen Craft - DIY Hot Cocoa
2024-12-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come make your own batch of hot cocoa mix to take home and enjoy!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. No library card is required. We’ll provide everything you need!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Friends of the MCL Gift Wrapping Boutique
2024-12-19 12:00 - 16:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library
