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Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department…
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PNG at MCL AV Club – Sound Waves and Music
PNG at MCL AV Club – Sound Waves and Music
Explore the science of sound and music in the MCL Technology Lab. Stick around and make some custom sound wave art! This event is free and open to ages 10…
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Story Hour – Very Hungry Caterpillar
Story Hour – Very Hungry Caterpillar
Read the classic book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, sing and dance, and make a fun butterfly hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE:…
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
Meet with a Man-Tra-Con specialist to get personal career guidance and coaching! Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk for your session. Funding for this grant was…
MCL Teen Craft: Perler Beads
MCL Teen Craft: Perler Beads
Create plastic pixel artwork using Perler Beads. This event is free and open to ages 12 - 19. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at…
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Story Hour – Very Hungry Caterpillar
Story Hour – Very Hungry Caterpillar
Read the classic book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle, sing and dance, and make a fun butterfly hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE:…
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MCL Grab-and-Go Tween Craft – Fox Pom-Pom Backpack Charm
MCL Grab-and-Go Tween Craft – Fox Pom-Pom Backpack Charm
Starting Friday, September 2 - and while supplies last - drop by the library's Children's Department and pick up a craft kit to make your own Fox Pom-Pom Backpack Charm!…
Playroom Playdate
Playroom Playdate
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…
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Teen Game Day
Teen Game Day
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…
MCL Tween Movie
MCL Tween Movie
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…
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Story Hour – Sock
Story Hour – Sock
Read Sock stories, sing and dance, and design your own sock to hang in the MCL Children's Department all month long! This event is free and intended for younger children.…
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
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 for your…
MCL Teen Craft: Watercolor Painting
MCL Teen Craft: Watercolor Painting
Create a watercolor masterpiece. Submit your work for a chance to win a prize at MCL's Student Art Show at the end of September. This event is free and open…
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Story Hour – Sock
Story Hour – Sock
Read Sock stories, sing and dance, and design your own sock to hang in the MCL Children's Department all month long! This event is free and intended for younger children.…
MCL Adult Craft – Pumpkin Centerpieces
MCL Adult Craft – Pumpkin Centerpieces
This month, let's ease into fall when we create beautiful pumpkin centerpieces. This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required, and you can sign…
MCL Adult Craft – Pumpkin Centerpieces
MCL Adult Craft – Pumpkin Centerpieces
This month, let's ease into fall when we create beautiful pumpkin centerpieces. This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required, and you can sign…
1 event,
Playroom Playdate
Playroom Playdate
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…
2 events,
Teen Game Day
Teen Game Day
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…
MCL Tween Movie
MCL Tween Movie
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…
0 events,
1 event,
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. MCL's Continuing Careers program, along with Man-Tra-Con and the American Job Center are…
1 event,
Lawyer in the Library
Lawyer in the Library
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!…
3 events,
Story Hour – Snake
Story Hour – Snake
Come read fun snake stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun snake craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
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 for your…
PNG STEAM Club – MagnaTiles
PNG STEAM Club – MagnaTiles
Discover your inner architect at STEAM Club this month, when you use MagnaTiles to create your masterpiece! This program is free and available to ages 10 - 18. Funding for…
1 event,
Story Hour – Snake
Story Hour – Snake
Come read fun snake stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun snake craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand…
1 event,
Playroom Playdate
Playroom Playdate
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…
2 events,
Teen Game Day
Teen Game Day
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…
MCL Tween Movie
MCL Tween Movie
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…
0 events,
3 events,
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. MCL's Continuing Careers program, along with Man-Tra-Con and the American Job Center are…
MCL Anime Club
MCL Anime Club
Come watch anime with your friends and chow down on some popcorn in the YA department! Learn more about MCL's Anime Club at marioncarnegielibrary.org/animeclub This event is free and open…
MCL Lego Club
MCL Lego Club
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…
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Autumn Equinox with LEAF Food Hub
Autumn Equinox with LEAF Food Hub
Join us as we discuss how the Autumn equinox affects local growing seasons, experience various fall vegetables, and learn about LEAF - a local online farmer's market. Then, we'll make…
3 events,
Story Hour – Cat
Story Hour – Cat
Read about cats, sing and dance, then stay and make a fun cat hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
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 for your…
MCL Teen Craft: Stuffed Animal Taxidermy
MCL Teen Craft: Stuffed Animal Taxidermy
Create creepy works of art with stuffed animals. Submit your work for a chance to a win a prize at MCL's Student Art Show at the end of September. This…
1 event,
Story Hour – Cat
Story Hour – Cat
Read about cats, sing and dance, then stay and make a fun cat hat! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
1 event,
Playroom Playdate
Playroom Playdate
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…
3 events,
MCL Book Club
MCL Book Club
In September, the Marion Carnegie Library Book club will discuss "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner. Marion Carnegie Library cardholders can borrow "The Lost Apothecary" FREE with hoopla Digital at…
Teen Game Day
Teen Game Day
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…
MCL Tween Movie
MCL Tween Movie
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…
0 events,
2 events,
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – Monday with Man-Tra-Con
Pick up some essential skills with the help of the premier workforce guidance center in Southern Illinois. MCL's Continuing Careers program, along with Man-Tra-Con and the American Job Center are…
MCL Lego Club
MCL Lego Club
Stop by Marion Carnegie Library's Lego 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…
1 event,
PNG at MCL AV Club – Audio Interviews
PNG at MCL AV Club – Audio Interviews
Learn about the art of the one-on-one interview, and how to use digital audio recorders. This event is free and open to ages 10 - 18. Funding for Project Next…
3 events,
Story Hour – Frog
Story Hour – Frog
Read fun frog stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun frog craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
Continuing Careers – One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
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 for your…
MCL Student Art Show
MCL Student Art Show
Starting Monday, September 26, visit the library's Young Adult Department and vote for your favorite piece of art created in MCL's Young Adult programs. Awards will be given during the…
1 event,
Story Hour – Frog
Story Hour – Frog
Read fun frog stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun frog craft! This event is free and intended for younger children. NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and…
1 event,
Playroom Playdate
Playroom Playdate
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…
