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MCL Tween Movie
2022-06-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-05-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2022-05-21 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!
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.

Teen Game Day
2022-06-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Fandom Friday
2022-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
See if you can survive Five Nights in one Friday afternoon! Play the game with friends while enjoying popcorn.
Bonus points if you come in costume!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Grab-and-Go Tween Craft - Rock Candy
2022-06-03 09:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Pick up a grab-and-go craft kit, and make some tasty rock candy! While supplies last, stop by the MCL Children’s department and pick up a kit!
Adult supervision is recommended.
Free and available to ages 8 – 12.

Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours
2022-06-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
PNG at MCL’s Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June – Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Get your hands on the newest technology at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during lab hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Free and open to ages 10 to 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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2022-06-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 Teen Craft - AC Tree
2022-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come craft a cute tree inspired by Animal Crossing!
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.

Story Hour with Marion Garden Club
2022-06-01 10:30 | The Pavilion Events, 1602 Sioux Dr, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Marion Carnegie Library and the Marion Garden Club at The Pavilion and read some stories, sing and dance, and make an awesome craft!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Animal Tales: Animal Science at The Hub
2022-05-31 16:00 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Is a dolphin a fish? Is a snake a mammal? Join “Animal Tales” to find out how to classify an animal.
During the “Animal Science” program you will meet an exotic mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, insect, and arachnid.
What animals will be in each class? You will have to join us to find out! We look forward to seeing you there!

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2022-05-30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Marion Carnegie Library will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day.
The library will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Sustainability
2022-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In May, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions happen only once – Saturday, May 28 at 1 pm – Don’t miss it!
This month, learn about environmental sustainability, why it’s important, and how you can help keep the earth healthy and thriving.
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.

Where's Waldo? - Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
2022-05-28 09:00 - 2022-07-20 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Start at Marion Carnegie Library and explore Marion while uncovering a word-puzzle mystery!
Pick up your Scavenger Hunt Puzzle and Clue page in the MCL Children’s Department. After you have followed the clues and solved the puzzle, return the page to the Children’s Department for a Where’s Waldo button!

Read Beyond the Beaten Path - MCL Summer Reading Kickoff Event and 5K
2022-05-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Help us kick off 2022’s Summer Reading program in style! Run in a 5K (or a Fun Run for the kiddos), enjoy children’s activities like a bounce house, listen to some music, and support local food trucks!
While you’re here, register for Summer Reading! We want to make 2022’s Summer Reading program the biggest ever and we can only do that with your help!
Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/summerkickoff for more information.

Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours
2022-05-26 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
PNG at MCL’s Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in May – Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Get your hands on the newest technology at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during lab hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Free and open to ages 10 to 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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour - Gary the Police Therapy Dog!
2022-05-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Miss Shelley, Miss Twila, and special guests from the Marion Police Department. Meet Gary the Police Therapy Dog, hear some stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun craft!
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 - Bubble Art
2022-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Create unique works of art using paint and bubbles!
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.

MCL Anime Club
2022-05-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department!
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
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
MCL Book Club happens at a special time in May!!!
Join the Marion Carnegie Library Book Club in the library’s McCoskey Room! Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
In May, we’ll be discussing “Whisper Network” by Chandler Baker.
For ages 18 and older.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Story Hour - Dinosaur!
2022-05-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join Miss Shelley and Miss Twila as they read stories about dinosaurs, sing, and dance! Then, take home a fun craft!
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 - Yarn Soot Sprites
2022-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Come make your own magic soot sprite using yarn pom-poms
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.
