Marion Carnegie Library | 618-993-5935

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-04-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 Children's Spring Crafts!
2023-04-11 17:00 - 19:00
To celebrate Spring, the MCL Children’s Department invites you to drop in and make puppets, paper bunnies, yarn-knit eggs, and more! We’ll provide everything you need.
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 Story Hour - Egg
2023-04-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-13 10:30 - 11:30
Read egg stories, sing and dance, then take home a fun egg 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.

PNG at MCL STEAM Club - Create a Custom Popsocket
2023-04-12 16:00 - 18:00
Design and create your own custom popsocket in MCL’s Technology 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.

MCL Adult Craft - Springtime Wood Slice Ornament
2023-04-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-13 17:30 - 18:30
Decoupage a springtime hanging ornament from wood slices and flower-themed napkins. We’ll supply all the materials you’ll need! Bring some friends and have some fun!
This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend and you can sign up by calling the library at 618-993-5935 or visiting the library’s Main Floor desk beginning April 6, 2023.
NOTICE: All participants and parents understand and agree that photos taken at library events may be used in social media postings and future promotions.

Playroom Playdate
2023-04-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-04-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-22 10:00 - 16:00
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
2023-04-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-22 15:00 - 16:00
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.

MCL Tween Movie
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00
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.

MCL Builder's Club
2023-04-17 17:30 - 19:00
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.

MCL Story Hour - Zoo
2023-04-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-20 10:30 - 11:30
Read fun zoo stories, sing and dance, then take home a mystery zoo animal puppet 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 Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets
2023-04-19 16:00 - 18:00
In this edition of MCL’s Teen Craft sessions, we’ll use a rainbow loom to create friendship bracelets! Join us! We’ll provide everything you need!
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 19. You do not need to be a library card holder!
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 Book Club
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:00
In April, the MCL Book Club will discuss “Dial A For Aunties” by Jesse Q. Sutanto.
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.

PNG at MCL AV Club - Photography
2023-04-25 16:00 - 17:00
Use your photography skills and the Tech Lab’s equipment to snap some photos in the library. We’ll publish the best of the best on the library’s website!
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.
