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PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech 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.

Texas Roadhouse Party!!
2024-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Texas Roadhouse, 2800 W DeYoung Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Make your own rolls, go on a scavenger hunt, tour the kitchen, and create your own chalk drawing at Texas Roadhouse!
This event is completely free – no library card is required! Space is limited, so arrive early!
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
2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings!
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.

Library Board Meeting
2024-06-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US

MCL Tween Movie
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Fabrication
2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
“Fabrication” is a fancy way of saying “making stuff” and that’s what June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions are all about. Master the basics of measuring and cutting, explore fabrication equipment like sewing machines, a laser engraver, and 3D printers, and become a DIY wizard!
Saturday Sessions are 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.

Book Speed Dating at Marion Carnegie Library
2024-06-06 09:00 - 20:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Stack your Summer Reading TBR!
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.

The Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Go on a Willy Wonka-themed scavenger hunt throughout the library to win a prize and kick off Summer Reading!
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.

MCL Story Hour - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
2024-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Kick off Summer Reading with the Mouse from the book, hear the story, go on a scavenger hunt, and enjoy a delicious cookie!
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 Builder's Club with The Ultimate Brick Show
2024-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Heartland LUG (LEGO Users Group) will be on hand at Marion Carnegie Library for a special edition of MCL Builder’s Club, previewing this year’s Ultimate Brick Show event! Bring friends and create whatever you can imagine.
This event is open to ALL ages and is completely free – no library card is required! Space is limited, so arrive early!
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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Book Sale
2024-06-01 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us for a book sale presented by the Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library! All proceeds go to support Marion Carnegie Library’s projects and programs.
For more information on how you can help out visit https://www.marioncarnegielibrary.org/friends
Paperbacks $0.25
Hardbacks $1.00
And so much more!
On Saturday from 2 -4 pm, fill a shopping bag with books for only $5.00!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Jackbox Game Fest at MCL
2024-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Drop into MCL’s Young Adult department and play a few rounds of Jackbox mini-games on the Nintendo Switch.
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.

Rescheduled - PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Light Refraction
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Good news – May’s edition of STEAM Club has been rescheduled!
See the light with this month’s PNG at MCL STEAM Club event! Learn about light and prisms, and create a beautiful suncatcher to take home!
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 Story Hour - Sheep
2024-05-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Baaa!!! In this week’s edition of MCL Story Hour, we will read, sing, dance and take home a sheep 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.

MCL Is Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2024-05-27
