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PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-05-16 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 14 more dates | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Tech 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 - Renewable Energy
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-25 13:00 - 15:00
Get ready to be shocked by the electrifying world of Renewable Energy at PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions! We’ll learn about harnessing the power of wind, water, and Hydrogen and we’ll find out about solar power when we’re joined by AES Solar on Saturday, May 25!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 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.

Rescheduled - PNG at MCL STEAM Club: Light Refraction
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00
Good news – May’s edition of STEAM Club has been rescheduled!
See the light with this month’s PNG at MCL STEAM Club event! Learn about light and prisms, and create a beautiful suncatcher to take home!
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 Saturday Sessions - Fabrication
2024-06-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-22 13:00 - 15:00
“Fabrication” is a fancy way of saying “making stuff” and that’s what June’s PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions are all about. Master the basics of measuring and cutting, explore fabrication equipment like sewing machines, a laser engraver, and 3D printers, and become a DIY wizard!
Saturday Sessions are totally free and open to everyone aged 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: JavaScript Countdown Timer Project
2024-06-12 16:00 - 17:00
PNG at MCL’s STEAM Club is counting down to the official start of summer, and learning some JavaScript in the process!
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.
