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The Teen Lounge
2026-05-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-05-11 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 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

Fit Wits: Keep Your Brain Healthy and Engaged (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-11 10:00 - 11:00
Part Three of Brain Health series

Your brain health is directly related to body health.

Most people think more about keeping their bodies ﬁt or their hearts healthy than working at maintaining a healthy brain. Learn more about the aging brain and what you can do to keep your brain healthy and engaged.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Health & Medical
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00
Every Saturday in May, learn about healthcare and medical work 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).
Ages 10-18

Tween Movie
2026-05-09 13:00, 2026-05-02 13:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!

Adult Craft: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
2026-05-07 17:30, 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.

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

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

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

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

Builder's Club
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.

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 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).

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: Open Lab
2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-29 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.

Rainy Day Story Hour
2026-04-30 10:30, 2026-04-29 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!
