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Tween Movie
2026-04-25 13:00, 2026-05-02 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Come watch a fun tween movie!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Weather & Natural Disasters
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00
Every Saturday in April, learn about weather and natural disasters 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).
All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at events may be used in social media posts and future promotions.

Head Strong: Exercise Strategies to Enhance Memory and Thinking (with Illinois Extension)
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
Part One of Brain Health series
Are you headstrong about keeping your head strong?
Challenging the brain, especially as you grow older can be beneficial. Many of us enjoy working on puzzles and games that require us to think and stretch our minds. Researchers agree that intellectual challenge is beneficial throughout life. Tune in to learn about lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health, and strategies to enhance thinking.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-04-27 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-29 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00
Work with any of our equipment & create whatever you can imagine!
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).
All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at events may be used in social media posts and future promotions.

Builder's Club
2026-04-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:00
Build whatever you can imagine!
Use our building blocks to construct your masterpieces. Large Duplo Blocks will be available for younger children.

For ages 0-12.

Playroom Playdate
2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Rainy Day Story Hour
2026-04-29 10:30, 2026-04-30 10:30
Read a rainy book, sing and dance and take home a fun rainy day craft!

Mario Kart Tournament
2026-04-29 16:00 - 19:00
Join us for a Mario Kart Tournament in the YA Department!

Tween Craft: Perler Bead Pixel Tools
2026-05-01
Come pick up a take home bag to make your own pixelated tools out of Perler Beads!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: CPR/AED Training
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, United States, Illinois 62959
We’re teaming up with The HUB Recreation Center and John A. Logan College for our May 2nd Saturday Session! Learn the basics of CPR and first aid, and earn your CPR certification!

Ages 10-18. Registration and consent form are required. Sign up in the 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).

Hold That Thought!: Explore Strategies for Forgetfulness (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Part Two of Brain Health series

Everyone forgets things now and again.

Forgetfulness is common for people at all stages of life. Join us to look at the memory process and what researchers say contributes to brain health, as well as strategies for helping with everyday forgetfulness.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-05-04 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00
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
2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 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

Space Story Hour
2026-05-06 10:30, 2026-05-07 10:30
Read a book about space, sing and dance and take home a fun space craft!

PNG at MCL: All Day Open Lab
2026-05-06 12:00 - 19:00

Teen Game Night
2026-05-06 16:00
Come play our board games and video games in the YA department!

Adult Craft: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
2026-05-07 15:00
Celebrate May’s Full Moon, The Flower Moon on May 12th, and create a moon phase wall hanging.
Required Registration begins on April 29th.
