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PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-03-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
In March, PNG at MCL is focusing on Engineering, and you can try out all sorts of cool kits and experiments to learn more.
Of course, you can try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 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.

MCL Story Hour - Spring
2023-03-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read stories about the Spring season, sing and dance, then take home a fun Spring craft.
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Playroom Playdate
2023-03-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Come meet new friends in our Mariella Aikman Playroom in the library’s Children’s Department!
Bring the kiddos and enjoy puppets, toys, games, and – of course – books!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events

MCL Book Club
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
In March, the MCL Book Club will discuss “The Love of My Life” by Rosie Walsh.
This event is absolutely free and intended for ages 18 and older. No registration or library card is necessary.
Remember to bring a few book recommendations and your best discussion questions to the meeting!
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-03-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some games – video and board-style!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Engineering
2023-03-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Each Saturday in March, join PNG at MCL to explore engineering! We’ll talk about circuitry, renewable energy, batteries, and more. And we’ll be joined by a special guest from Boyt Engineering in Marion!
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

MCL Tween Movie
2023-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago), 2023-04-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us in the Tween Zone of the Children’s Department each week to watch a featured film!
This event is free and intended for ages 8 to 12. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Super Smash Bros. Tournament
2023-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Visit the MCL Technology Lab, learn how to set up a live stream on YouTube, and play some trivia games. What’s not to like?
The tournament will be live-streamed on MCL’s YouTube channel. Visit marioncarnegielibrary.org and click the YouTube link at the top of the page to subscribe!
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.

MCL Story Hour - Farm
2023-03-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-30 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read farm stories, sing and dance, and take home a fun farm craft!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

MCL Presents: Emma (2020) Film Viewing and Afternoon Tea
2023-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
On March 29th, 1815, Jane Austen completed the manuscript for Emma. On March 29th, 2023, let’s celebrate the achievement by viewing the 2020 film version of Emma and sharing afternoon tea together.
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Jackbox Game Fest at MCL
2023-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Drop into MCL’s Young Adult department and play a few rounds of Jackbox mini-games on the Nintendo Switch.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. No library card is required.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

MCL Grab-and-Go Craft - Unicorn Pop-Up Card
2023-04-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Starting Saturday, April 1 – and while supplies last – visit the MCL Children’s Department and pick up a kit with all the materials you’ll need to make a cool Unicorn Pop-Up Card!
Kits are free and available to ages 8 – 12 on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTICE: Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Visit the library’s Young Adult Department (on the top floor) and play some video games and board games!
This event is free and open to ages 12 to 19. You don’t need to register or be a library card holder to attend.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Photography
2023-04-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
In April, visit PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions – at 1 pm and 3 pm each Saturday in the library’s Tech Lab – for a deep dive into the world of photography. On Saturday, April 8, we’ll be joined by Kristin Moore Photography!
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 Lab Hours
2023-04-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-04 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
PNG at MCL is all about photography in April, and that includes green-screen photography and digital photo editing in Open Lab!
Of course, you can try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
For ages 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.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-04-03 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join us at Marion Carnegie Library’s Builder’s Club and create whatever you can imagine. Don’t forget to bring your friends!
For ages birth to 12.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at the event may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Lawyer in the Library
2023-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
An attorney will be available for 20-minute, one-on-one meetings to assist you with legal coaching,
document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.
-No Fees!
-Please Pre-Register at the Main Floor Circulation Desk
-Bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter
*This program is free and open to the public.*
– Maximum of one session per person every 2 months.
– You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
– Participants should reside within the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois.
Sponsored in part by Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit.

MCL Story Hour - Bunny
2023-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Read bunny stories, sing and dance, then make bunny ear hats!
This event is free and intended for younger children.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian at all times while attending MCL Children’s Department events.

Continuing Careers - One-on-One with Man-Tra-Con
2023-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Meet with a specialist from Man-Tra-Con or the American Job Center to get personal career guidance and coaching!
Registration is required. Register at the MCL Main Floor Desk or call 618-993-5935 for your session.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.
