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PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-12-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

MCL Story Hour - The Grinch with Bill Swinford
2023-12-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
This special edition of MCL Story Hour will feature hot chocolate and cookies, pictures with the Grinch, a take-home craft, singing, dancing, and a special guest who’ll read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss!
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's YA Department Holiday Party
2023-12-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate the holidays with a gingerbread building contest, a festive movie, snacks, and hot cocoa in the library’s Young Adult Department!
This event is free and open to everyone aged 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Each Saturday in December, everyone aged 10 – 18 is invited to create custom gifts like laser-engraved ornaments and 3D-printed jewelry in the MCL Tech Lab!
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
2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Library Closed
2023-12-25 - 2023-12-26
Happy Holidays! Marion Carnegie Library is closed on December 25 & December 26 and will re-open on Wednesday, December 27.

MCL Story Hour - Winter
2023-12-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring the kiddos to read winter stories, sing, dance, and pick up a fun craft at Marion Carnegie Library!
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 - Holiday Edition
2023-12-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
The Bookworms is a teen book club where we discuss anything you want to read. 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.

Library Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
2024-01-01

Playroom Playdate
2024-01-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 Story Hour - Polar Bear
2024-01-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-01-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we’ll read about Polar Bears, sign, dance, and take home a fun craft. Bring the kiddos and check it out!
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 Gamers Guild
2024-01-03 16:00 - 18:00 | 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - The Art of STEAM
2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In January, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions highlight the Art of STEAM with a look at 3D print design, laser engraving, vacuum molding, and digital mural design (with a special guest)!
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.

Library Board Meeting
2024-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

MCL Craft To Go - Sock Gnomes for Ages 12 and up
2024-01-10 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Starting Wednesday, January 10 EVERYONE aged 12 and up is invited to pick up a fun Sock Gnome 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 adorable winter pal.
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

MCL Story Hour - Hot Chocolate
2024-01-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Warm up with a mug of MCL Story Hour! Bring the kiddos to read about hot chocolate with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila, sing, dance, and take home a fun 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: Google Sheets Pixel Art
2024-01-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
PNG at MCL’s January edition of STEAM Club will talk about Google Sheets, spreadsheets, and Conditional Formatting (which we’ll use to make some cool pixel art)!
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.
