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

Adult Craft: Moon Phase Wall Hanging
2026-05-07 15:00, 2026-05-07 17:30
Celebrate May’s Full Moon, The Flower Moon on May 12th, and create a moon phase wall hanging.
Required Registration begins on April 29th.

PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-05-07 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-11 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-12 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-13 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-14 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-18 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 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

Playroom Playdate
2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 12:00
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

The Teen Lounge
2026-05-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-14 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-18 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-19 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

Tween Movie
2026-05-09 13:00, 2026-05-16 13:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Health & Medical
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 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

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.

Lawyer in the Library
2026-05-12 17:00 - 19:00
An attorney will be available for 20-minute private meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and legal questions.

Registration is required. Sign-up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk.

Participants must be a resident within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit and not currently represented by an attorney.

Flower Story Hour
2026-05-13 10:30, 2026-05-14 10:30
Read a flower book, sing and dance and take home a fun flower craft!

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2026-05-13 16:00 - 19:00
Come watch The Bee Movie and make a craft in the YA Department!

Dementia Friends (with Illinois Extension)
2026-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
Part Four of Brain Health series

Become a Dementia Friend!

The global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Association helps us learn and understand the ﬁve key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we each can make a difference in the lives of people living with the disease.
Registration required.
Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/NoBrainer.
