PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Engineering
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 Open Tech Lab Hours
2023-11-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 and 10 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 Marion News Bureau Meeting
2023-11-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00
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 - Gift Creation Station
2023-12-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00
Each Saturday in December, everyone aged 10 – 18 is invited to create custom gifts like laser-engraved ornaments and 3D-printed jewelry in the MCL Tech Lab!
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: 3D Printed Earrings
2023-12-13 16:00 - 18:00
Learn how to use code to design custom 3D-printable Christmas earrings then make them in the library’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 Saturday Sessions - The Art of STEAM
2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00
In January, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions highlight the Art of STEAM with a look at 3D print design, laser engraving, vacuum molding, and digital mural design (with a special guest)!
Saturday Sessions happen each Saturday at 1 pm in the MCL Tech Lab. It’s 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.
