MCL Builder's Club
2023-12-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s 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.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Playroom Playdate
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-18 16:00 - 19:00
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.

Shawnee Health Chat at MCL - Servicios disponibles en español
2023-12-05 17:00 - 19:00
With services available en español, you can meet one-on-one with a representative of Shawnee Health at Marion Carnegie Library! Get answers to your medical system questions on Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, and more!
Appointments are recommended. Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis, but you can lock in your appointment when you visit the library’s Main Desk or call 618-993-5935.
Póngase en contacto con Gloria si tiene preguntas sobre los servicios en español – 618-694-9059.
This program is free and open to the public. 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 Craft To Go - Winter Garden Fairy Wands
2023-12-06 09:00 - 20:00
While supplies last, visit MCL’s Main Desk and pick up a Garden Fairy Wand kit! We’ll provide everything you need, including winter holiday-themed materials and instructions!
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 - Christmas Carol with MHS Madrigals
2023-12-06 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with the MHS Madrigals!
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.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-12-06 15:00 - 16:00
Meet with a specialist from Man-Tra-Con or the American Job Center to get personal career guidance and coaching!
Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk or call 618-993-5935 for your session.
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 Gamers Guild
2023-12-06 16:00 - 18:00
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.

MCL Story Hour - Christmas Carol with MJHS Jazz Choir
2023-12-07 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to read Christmas Carol books and sing some fun Christmas Carols with the Marion Junior High School Jazz Choir!
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 Marion News Bureau Meeting
2023-12-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00
Cover the local news that’s important to you! Join PNG at MCL, WSIU, and special guests to learn about journalism and reporting, and use the MCL Tech Lab as your news studio!
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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gift Creation Station
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00
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
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Lawyer in the Library
2023-12-12 17:00 - 19:00
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.

MCL Story Hour - Snowflake
2023-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-12-14 10:30 - 11:30
Hear some snowflake stories, sing, and dance with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila at MCL!
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: 3D Printed Earrings
2023-12-13 16:00 - 18:00
Learn how to use code to design custom 3D-printable Christmas earrings then make them in the library’s 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.

Friends of the Marion Carnegie Library Gift-Wrapping Boutique
2023-12-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-16 12:00 - 16:00
Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library.
Simply bring your unwrapped gifts to Marion Carnegie Library, and let the Friends of MCL take a little work off of your plate this holiday season.
Suggested donations are $4 for a small package and $6 for a large package. Donations should be cash only, please.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Season's Readings at Marion Carnegie Library
2023-12-14 17:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the season with Marion Carnegie Library! Throughout the library, enjoy events for _everyone_, like taking photos with The Grinch and making custom bookmarks in the Children’s Department, decorating stockings in the Young Adult Department, creating custom ornaments in the MCL Technology Lab, and making beeswax candles on the Main Floor (for grown ups)! Plus, grab some popcorn and hot cocoa!
This event is completely free and open to everyone! No registration is required, and you can drop in anytime!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
