Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

Teen Game Day
2022-08-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Enjoy free play on the library’s Nintendo Switch or gather some friends and play some board games!
Free and open to ages 12 to 19.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Tech Tips - Google Accounts
2022-08-12 13:00 - 14:00
Check out Marion Carnegie Library’s Technology Lab and pick up some tips about getting the most out of a Google account!
We’ll talk about Google accounts, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Maps. This event is totally free and open to anyone age 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.

Playroom Playdate
2022-08-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
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.

MCL Adult Craft - Literary Adventure Cloche
2022-08-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-08-11 15:00 - 16:00
Create an Adventure Cloche — Come prepared with locations for your signs! Some ideas may be fictional literary, movie, or TV locations, previous cities you’ve lived in or visited, or your travel bucket list. Use your imagination!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required, and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning August 4.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour - Dandelion
2022-08-11 10:30 - 11:30
Jois Miss Shelley and Miss Twila to read dandelion stories and take home a fun craft!
This event is free and intended for families with 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

PNG STEAM Club - Gravitrax
2022-08-10 16:00 - 18:00
This month in STEAM Club, we’ll have fun creating crazy paths for a marble to travel as we explore gravity and physics.
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 18.
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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2022-08-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-27 14:00 - 16:00
Meet with a Man-Tra-Con specialist to get personal career guidance and coaching!
Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk for your session.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour - Dandelion
2022-08-10 10:30 - 11:30
Join Miss Shelley and Miss Twila to read dandelion stories and take home a fun craft!
This event is free and intended for families with 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.

Lawyer in the Library
2022-08-09 17:30 - 19:30
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.

Continuing Careers - Monday with Man-Tra-Con
2022-08-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-01 13:00 - 15:00
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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
2022-08-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-30 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
For ages 8 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.

MCL Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Bath Bomb Kits
2022-08-05 09:00 - 20:00
Starting Friday, August 5 – and while supplies last – drop by the library’s Children’s Department and pick up a Grab-and-Go Bath Bomb Kit!
Adult supervision is recommended.
Free, available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.

Story Hour - Fire Fighter
2022-08-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-03 10:30 - 11:30
Meet our local fire fighters from the Marion Fire Department, read stories and take home a fun craft!
This event is free and intended for families with 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.

MCL Teen Craft: DIY Squishy
2022-08-03 15:00 - 17:00
Create your own squishy friend and play with Orbeez!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19.
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: Free Professional Headshots at MCL
2022-08-02 17:30 - 19:30
Receive a FREE professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile, website, or professional portfolio!
This program is open to individuals 18 and older. We recommend wearing business attire.
Registration is required and available at the MCL Main Desk or by calling the library at 618-993-5935.
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Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
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 Lego Club
2022-08-01 17:30 - 19:00
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library’s Lego 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.

MCL Anime Club
2022-08-01 15:00 - 17:00
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions

Family Code Camp
2022-07-29 13:00 - 14:00
Community members of all ages can learn coding basics in the MCL Technology Lab!
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 Department End-of-Summer Soiree
2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:30
Celebrate the end of our Adult Department Summer Reading Program!
Sally from Shawnee Stems, a u-pick flower farm, will set up a Bouquet Bar and help us create our own bouquets to take home. Summer Reading winners will be announced and small treats will be served.
Registration is required. Sign up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk starting July 21.

YA Department End of Summer Pajama Party and Ramen Bar!
2022-07-27 14:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the end of the Young Adult Summer Reading Program! Claim your prizes and suit up in your most comfy pajamas, because we’re going to watch movies and enjoy a tasty Ramen Bar! If you want to get extra cozy bring a sleeping bag, a pillow, or a blanket!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
