Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-05-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-10 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Robotics
2023-05-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 (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
2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-13 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.

Totally 80's Teen Movie at MCL
2023-05-20 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.

Special MCL Story Hour - Farmer's Market
2023-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Farmer’s Market, 507 West Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Story Hour is hitting the road for this special Saturday edition! Join us at Marion’s Farmer’s Market – in the parking lot of the Marion Senior Citizens Center – on Saturday, May 18 for a fun outdoor 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.

Create & Caffeinate at MCL
2023-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Bring your handiwork and join others for coffee or tea, creating, and chatting. While you’re here, sign up for Summer Reading Challenges!
We want to see you! If you would like to participate but have no handiwork of your own, come to MCL and enjoy coloring, word puzzles, or books that you can pick up at the library!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. 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.

🚲 at Tower Square for Third Thursday
2023-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Tower Square, Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL, 62959, United States
Find the MCL Book Bike on Tower Square from 4 pm to 5 pm during May’s Third Thursday celebration!

MCL Epic Builder's Club!
2023-05-18 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Celebrate Third Thursday in the City of Marion with this edition of MCL’s Epic Builder’s Club! Bring your friends and create anything you can imagine!
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.

MCL Story Hour - Baby Shark!
2023-05-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo-Doo!
Enjoy some Baby Shark stories, crafts, and – of course – dancing! And don’t miss the chance to take photos with Baby Shark himself at this extra special story hour! Mitchell Brown will be our special guest reader!
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.

Choose Your Own Adventure: A Digital Heist at MCL
2023-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Play a “Choose Your Own Adventure” heist video simulation with YouTuber Markiplier in MCL’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor), and kick off 2023’s Summer Reading program!
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.

MCL Adult Department Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Bubbles & Books at Lavish Bath Box
2023-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lavish Bath Box – Marion Square, 605 Tower Square Plz, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet at Lavish Bath Box and create your own Bath Tea Blend. Small treats and lemonade will be served. Attendees will also be able to sign up for the MCL Adult Summer Reading Challenge during the event.
Registration is required and available at Lavish Bath Box or online at lavishbathbox.com/products/bubbles-books anytime!
This event is totally free and open to ages 18 and up. 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-05-16 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.

Adler Planetarium's Astro Road Trip at MCL
2023-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Chicago’s Adler Planetarium is sending its Astro Road Trip outreach program to Marion Carnegie Library! We’ll have fun opportunities like checking out meteorites from the Moon and Mars, activities involving light and color, and demonstrations exploring lenses, mirrors, and size & scale. If the weather cooperates, we’ll have a telescope outside for you to look through, too!
While you’re here, register for Summer Reading challenges!
No need to stay for the entire program time. Please drop in for one activity or several!
This program is free and intended for ages 6 – 106. 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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some video games and board games!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
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 Adult Craft - "Bee Kind" Small House Decor
2023-05-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create a freestanding decor craft featuring bees and flowers. 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 4, 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.

MCL Story Hour - Train
2023-05-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Read fun Train stories, sing and dance, and make a fun Train 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 - Sew Ready! Make a Stuffed Animal
2023-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Get to know the process of sewing and create your own stuffed animal 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.
