Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Library Board Meeting
2024-02-12 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

Playroom Playdate
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-27 10:00 - 12:00
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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-02-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-26 16:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date
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.

Lawyer in the Library
2024-02-13 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 Craft To Go - Jar of Hearts Bookmark for Ages 12 and up
2024-02-14 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Wednesday, February 14 – EVERYONE aged 12 and up is invited to pick up a cool custom Jar of Hearts bookmark craft-to-go kit from MCL’s Main Desk or Young Adult Department desk (on the library’s top floor)!
The kit will contain instructions and all the materials needed to make this fun bookmark featuring classic Valentine hearts.
No registration is required, but the kits are available 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

Book Speed Dating at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-02-14 09:00 - 20:00
Find your perfect match at MCL!
Stop by Carnegie Commons any time during the day to meet some new books! A library card is required only to take items home with you.
This is a come-and-go event and 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.

MCL Story Hour - Valentine's Day
2024-02-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to celebrate Valentine’s Day with MCL Story Hour! We’ll read stories, sing, dance, and take home a Heart Wand 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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Super Smash Bros. Tourney Livestream
2024-02-14 16:00 - 17:00
Set up a live stream on the library’s YouTube channel, and play in a Super Smash Bros. tournament in the MCL Tech Lab!
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 Tween Movie
2024-02-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-24 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gaming
2024-02-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-24 13:00 - 15:00
PNG at MCL is celebrating the love of gaming! Visit the MCL Tech Lab each Saturday in February to earn some XP in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, coding, and more!
Saturday Sessions happen each Saturday at 1 pm in the MCL Tech Lab. It’s 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
2024-02-19 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 - SI News Bureau Spring Kickoff
2024-02-20 17:00 - 18:00
MCL and WSIU are teaming up to help teens tell the region about what matters to them. Teens and their parents/guardians are invited to visit the Spring 24 Marion News Bureau kickoff to learn how and to register for the bureau!
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 Story Hour - Hugs & Kisses
2024-02-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-02-22 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to MCL Story Hour where we’ll read stories, sing, dance, and take home a special project!
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.

Financial Aid Info Session with John A. Logan College
2024-02-21 16:00 - 18:00
Get information about college financial aid options from representatives of John A. Logan College and Marion Carnegie Library!
JALC’s Financial Aid office will be on hand to talk about what financial aid is, how to apply, what types of aid are available, and more!
This event is totally free. It’s open to everyone aged 12 – 18 and their parents or guardians. 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 Book Club
2024-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
In February 2024, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett.
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 - Elephant
2024-02-28 10:30 - 11:30
Read elephant stories, sing, dance, and make an elephant hat with your Story Hour friends at this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour!
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.
