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MCL Tween Movie
2023-04-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
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 Saturday Sessions - Photography
2023-04-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-29 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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
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, 2023-04-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-27 16:00 - 19:00
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
2023-04-17 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.

Playroom Playdate
2023-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-28 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.

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.

Teen Game Day at MCL
2023-04-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-29 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 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.

MCL Story Hour - Earth Day with Marion Garden Club
2023-04-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-27 10:30 - 11:30
Read stories about Earth Day, sing and dance, then make a book planter with our friends from the Marion Garden Club!
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.

The Bookworms - MCL Young Adult Book Club
2023-04-26 16:00 - 18:00
The Bookworms is a Young Adult book club where we discuss anything you want to read. Join us, and let’s talk about what you’re reading!
Stick around after the meeting for a movie based on a YA novel!
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.

PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours
2023-05-01 16:00 - 19:00
Interested in robotics but not sure where to begin? Try PNG at MCL Open Lab Hours in May! We’ll have featured activities that are a great introduction to building and coding robots!
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.
