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PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-06-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
June’s PNG at MCL Open Lab featured activities include sticker design and manufacturing, and graphic design including digital art. Swing by MCL’s Tech Lab and try it out!
Of course, you can try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - The Fashion Industry
2023-06-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-24 15:00 - 16:00
Learn about graphic design, logo creation, how to 3D-print jewelry, and more during June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions.
Saturday Sessions are 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.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Open House
2023-06-27 16:00 - 18:00
Everyone is invited to check out this year’s PNG at MCL AV Club Greatest Hits! We’ll have a review of all projects the AV Club has worked on over the last year in MCL’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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Sphero Skate Park
2023-07-12 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a special Summer STEAM Club and test your skills in the Sphero Skate Park! Score points when you code a robot to pull off skateboard tricks!
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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Geocaching
2023-08-09 16:00 - 18:00
Team up and explore downtown Marion with PNG at MCL! Use GPS to track down hidden treasures around Tower Square – we’ll even provide the phone!
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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-09-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-26 16:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date
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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Outdoor Photography
2023-09-13 16:00 - 18:00
We’re grabbing some camera equipment and heading outside! Join PNG at MCL STEAM Club this month to try out some DSLR cameras and lenses as we capture some digital photos of Tower Square and historic downtown Marion!
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.

PNG at MCL Marion News Bureau Buzz Session
2023-09-14 16:00 - 17:30
PNG at MCL is starting a new “Marion News Bureau” alongside WSIU, and we’re pumped! Everyone aged 10 – 18 is invited to this introductory “buzz session” to learn about the new bureau, find out how it will work, and register to be a bureau member!
Families are welcome at this event. Anyone aged 10 – 18 is eligible to sign up to be a part of the Marion News Bureau, which will meet on Thursdays at 4 pm in MCL’s Technology Lab.
There’s no cost to attend or be a part of the bureau, and 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Photography
2023-09-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-23 15:00 - 16:00
PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions are back! In September, we’re talking photography and using some cool DSLR cameras to practice our skills. Visit any Saturday to check it out!
PNG at MCL events are always 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.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.
