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PNG at MCL: Open Lab
2026-06-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-08 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-15 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates
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

Tween Movie
2026-06-06 13:00, 2026-06-13 13:00
Come watch a fun tween movie!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Art, Music, & Sound
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00
June 6th PNG at MCL Saturday Session: Get in the Band!
Experiment with several musical instruments and begin planning your own music video!
Throughout June, learn the process of music production, along with creating your own video to accompany it!
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

The Teen Lounge
2026-06-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-15 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-16 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

Book Speed Dating
2026-06-09 09:00 - 19:00
Stack your Summer Reading list!
Stop by Carnegie Commons any time between 9 am and 7pm to meet some new books. Library Card required only if taking items home with you.
This is a come and go event; no registration required.

Playroom Playdate
2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00
Meet up with friends and make new ones in our fun playroom!

Animal Tales
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Harry L. Crisp Sports Complex, 1606 South Carbon Street, Marion
Come meet animals from all over the world at the Amphitheater at Harry L. Crisp Sports Complex!

Liberty Story Hour
2026-06-10 10:30
Join MCL and The Daughters of the American Revolution and read a book about America, sing and dance, play some historical games, and take home a fun historical craft!

Teen Movie & Make-It Night
2026-06-10 16:00
Come watch Peter Pan and make a craft in the YA Department!

Life Size Board Games
2026-06-11 17:00 - 19:00
Enjoy life-sized games on every floor!
Yahtzee, Connect 4, Jenga, and more!

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions: Art, Music, & Sound
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00
June 13th PNG at MCL Saturday Session: Studio Sesh!
Write and record a song! Add multiple tracks and lyrics!
Throughout June, learn the process of music production, along with creating your own video to accompany it!
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

Lawyer in the Library
2026-06-16 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.

Goofy Golf Story Hour
2026-06-17 10:30 | Goofy Golf, 1403 N Garfield St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Join MCL and The Marion Goofy Golf and read a book about golf, sing and dance, and take home a fun golf craft!

Teen Craft Night: Book Fairy Garden
2026-06-17 16:00
Come turn a book into a fairy garden in the YA Department!
