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PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Photography
2023-09-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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.

PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-09-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-09-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-02 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-04 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-10 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2023-10-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) and 11 more dates
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 Saturday Sessions - Propulsion
2023-10-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Learn about what makes things go, this month in PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions. We’ll talk about electric engines, combustion engines, a comparison of the two, and check out some drones – something new each week in the MCL Tech Lab!
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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Horror Film Trailer Production
2023-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
We’ll use soundscapes, software, and stock footage to create our own custom Horror Film trailer in the MCL Technology 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 Marion News Bureau Meeting
2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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 - Engineering
2023-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
This month, we’re talking about robotics, circuits, and even gravity! There’s something new each week in the MCL Tech Lab!
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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Smart House Architecture
2023-11-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Build a circuit-driven model house in the MCL 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.
