PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Art, Music, & Sound
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
June 27th PNG at MCL Saturday Session: Post Production!
Combine your skills to create your own music video to tell a story!
Throughout June, learn the process of music production, along with creating your own video to accompany it!
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).
Ages 10-18

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-06-29 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-30 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-02 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-06 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-09 13:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date
Work with any of our equipment & create whatever you can imagine!
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).
Ages 10-18

The Teen Lounge
2026-06-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00
Want a chill place to hang after school? Take advantage of our YA Department to study, craft, game, or read!
We have craft supplies, board games, video games, and more for teens to enjoy and get creative with!
Ages 12-18

Builder's Club with Heartland LUG
2026-06-29 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks or join Heartland LUG in a fun building activity!
Use our building blocks to construct your masterpieces. Large Duplo Blocks will be available for younger children.

For ages 0-12.

Playroom Playdate
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 16:00 - 19:00
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Freedom to Read: An American 250 Celebration
2026-06-30 16:00 - 18:00
MCL is celebrating 250 years of The Declaration of Independence!
Add a leaf to the Liberty Trees to celebrate independence and the pursuit of happiness. Take a selfie with The Statue of Liberty and enjoy a cookie. Watch an 18th century spinning wheel demonstration with the Black Sheep Fiber Guild and visit with costumed volunteers with the Harrison-Bruce Historical Village.

Children’s: Themed crafts and balloon horse races
YA: Hamilton showing
Main Floor: Teas of the Boston Tea Party and community jigsaw puzzle

Teen Craft To-Go: Seed Bombs
2026-07-01
Materials and instructions will be provided for creating a Seed Bomb.
Available at the YA Desk beginning July 1st, while supplies last. One kit per patron, please.
No registration required.

Car Story Hour
2026-07-01 10:30 | The HUB Recreation Center, 917 W. Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Marion Toyota is bringing some cool cars to The Hub so we can explore, read about cars, sing and dance and take home a fun craft!

Teen Game Night: Fairytale Trivia
2026-07-01 16:00
Test your fairytale knowledge with some trivia in the YA Department to win a prize!

CLOSED FOR FOURTH OF JULY
2026-07-04
We’ll be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
Regular business hours will resume Monday, July 6th.

Builder's Club
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine with our building blocks!

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2026-07-08 16:00
Come watch Alice Through the Looking Glass and make a craft in the YA Department!

America 250: Securing the Dream for Us All
2026-07-09 18:00
Blending his new production, Unum, and his own experiences, Dr. Ted Williams III explores how the community can work towards a thriving democracy across the country and how to ensure that the promise of America extends to all.
This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics, and more. Visit ilhumanities.org for more information about Illinois Humanities and programs.
Dr. Ted Williams III is an accomplished and experienced actor, educator, author, and Road Scholar. Through his presentations for organizations across the state, he shares his life’s work and passion that revolves around the topics of political science and social justice via theater. For more information about Dr. Williams and his work, visit www.tedwilliamsiii.com.

Movement Story Hour
2026-07-10 10:30 | Extreme Kids, 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and Extreme Kids and read a book about gymnastics, sing and dance, and take home a fun gymnastic craft!

Tween Movie
2026-07-11 13:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!
