Project Next Generation Open Tech Lab Hours
2022-06-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
PNG at MCL’s Open Lab schedule has changed! Join us during Open Lab hours in June – Monday and Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Get your hands on the newest technology at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during lab hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Free and open to 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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG STEAM Club - Aquaponics
2022-06-08 16:00 - 18:00
Learn about sustainability by growing plants in our Frog tank.
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 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.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Physics
2022-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
In June, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions happen only once – Saturday, June 25 at 1 pm – Don’t miss it!
This month, learn the physics behind bridges and use a bridge-building-simulator program to design and test your own!
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 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.

Robotics Beyond the Beaten Path
2022-06-30 16:00
Pick up a Solar Robot kit from PNG at MCL, build it at home, then share photos or videos of your creation with the library!
Pick up your kit during Open Lab Hours on Thursday, June 30 @ 4 pm or afterward in the Young Adult Department.
Only 10 kits are available, and they’re first-come-first-served. Don’t miss it!
For ages 10 – 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.

PNG STEAM Club - Gravitrax
2022-08-10 16:00 - 18:00
This month in STEAM Club, we’ll have fun creating crazy paths for a marble to travel as we explore gravity and physics.
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 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.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Sound Waves and Music
2022-08-30 16:00 - 17:00
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 – 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.

PNG STEAM Club - MagnaTiles
2022-09-14 16:00 - 18:00
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 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 - Audio Interviews
2022-09-27 16:00 - 17:00
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 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 - Forensics
2022-10-12 16:00 - 18:00
Learn how to dust for fingerprints, discover a forgery, and more with PNG at MCL!
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 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.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Newscast Production
2022-10-25 16:00 - 17:00
Learn about the roles involved in producing a newscast with PNG at MCL’s AV Club.
This event is free and open to ages 10 – 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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2022-11-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-14 16:00 - 19:00
Get your hands on the newest technology at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
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 the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - The Art of STEAM
2022-11-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
Saturday Sessions are back in November, and you can explore the “art” of technology when you try your hand at 3D Printing, laser engraving, digital art on Wacom tablets, and more!
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.
Guardian supervision is not required during PNG at MCL events.

PNG STEAM Club - 3D Printing
2022-11-09 16:00 - 18:00
STEAM Club happens twice in November at MCL!
On November 9, 3D-print cookie cutters and on November 30, design and create custom candy molds using MCL Technology Lab equipment, just in time for the holiday season!
This program is free and available to ages 10 – 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.
