PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Propulsion
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Propel your knowledge of propulsion every Saturday in May in the MCL Tech Lab! We’ll be learning about internal combustion, drones, building rockets, launching said rockets, and ICE vs. EV!
Saturdays in May from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For 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 library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Tween Movie
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Visit the Tween Zone of the MCL Children’s Department every Saturday 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 Open Tech Lab Hours
2025-05-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Technology 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 library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2025-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Meet new friends in MCL’s Mariella Aikman Playroom in the Children’s Department! Bring the kiddos and enjoy toys, games, and – of course – books!
Visit Playroom Playdate on Tuesday mornings AND Thursday evenings! Playroom Playdate is intended for all 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.

Lawyer in the Library
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
An attorney will be available for 20-minute, one-on-one meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.
Registration is required for this event. Check availability/sign up at the MCL Main Floor Circulation Desk. This event is intended for ages 18 and older.
NOTICE: All participants understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Story Hour: Fish
2025-05-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
You’ll flip your fins for these fun fish stories! We will read, sing, dance, and take home a fun fish craft!
MCL Story Hour is intended for all younger children. Story Hour is free to attend and no library card is required. For a full Story Hour schedule, please visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
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 Movie & Make-It Night
2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come watch a movie and make a craft in the YA Department! YA Department events are intended for ages 12-18, are free to attend, and 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.

MCL Builder's Club
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Come build whatever you can imagine during MCL Builder’s Club!
For ages birth to 12. Large DUPLO® blocks are available for young children.
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: Noodle
2025-05-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
We will read fun noodle-y stories, sing, dance and make a noodle-y hat!
MCL Story Hour is intended for all younger children. Story Hour is free to attend and no library card is required. For a full Story Hour schedule, please visit marioncarnegielibrary.org/events.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.
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 Craft: Personalized Keychain
2025-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
Join us in the YA Department on Wednesday, May 21st at 4 p.m. to make your own keychain! This event is intended for ages 12-18.
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 Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2025-05-26 09:00 - 17:00

Playroom Playdate
2025-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Meet up with friends or make new ones in our fun playroom!
