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PNG at MCL Open Tech Lab Hours
2024-02-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-08 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-07 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates | Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL, 62959, US
Try out any technology you want at Marion Carnegie Library! Visit during Open Lab Hours to complete projects or learn new skills.
Open Tech Lab hours are free to attend for everyone aged 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.

Playroom Playdate
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00
On Tuesdays, come meet new friends in MCL’s 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.

Library Board Meeting
2024-02-12 18:30 - 19:30

PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions - Gaming
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-03 13:00 - 15:00
PNG at MCL is celebrating the love of gaming! Visit the MCL Tech Lab each Saturday in February to earn some XP in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, coding, and more!
Saturday Sessions happen each Saturday at 1 pm in the MCL Tech Lab. It’s totally free and open to everyone aged 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
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-27 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 Story Hour - Friendship
2024-02-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-02-07 10:30 - 11:30
Read stories, sing, dance, and take home a fun Friendship activity packet!
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 Gamers Guild
2024-02-07 16:00 - 18:00
MCL Gamers Guild is a program dedicated to playing and enjoying board games! Visit this edition of the Gamers Guild and play a game selected by the library’s Young Adult department.
This event is free and open to ages 12 – 18. 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 Builder's Club
2024-02-05 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.

Take Your Child to the Library Day at MCL
2024-02-03 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday, February 3 is “Take Your Child to the Library Day”, and you can celebrate during a special MCL Builder’s Club from 10 am to 4 pm at the library. Check out the building and stop by the Children’s Department on the bottom floor to pick up a commemorative bookmark!
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 - Mountain
2024-02-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-01-31 10:30 - 11:30
Bring the kiddos to MCL Story Hour with Miss Shelley and Miss Twila! Enjoy reading, singing, dancing, and fun crafts!
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.

Jackbox Game Fest at MCL
2024-01-31 16:00 - 18:00
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 – 18. 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 Saturday Sessions - The Art of STEAM
2024-01-27 13:00 - 15:00
In January, PNG at MCL Saturday Sessions highlight the Art of STEAM with a look at 3D print design, laser engraving, vacuum molding, and digital mural design (with a special guest)!
Saturday Sessions happen each Saturday at 1 pm in the MCL Tech Lab. It’s totally free and open to everyone aged 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 Book Club
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:00
In January 2024, MCL’s Book Club will discuss “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.
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.
