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Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

An English/Urdu-speaking resource navigator with Hamdard Health Alliance will be available for people to drop in to get assistance in determining their eligibility for government benefits and applying for services as appropriate.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Little Forest

Hye-won is studying at a university in Seoul but fails an important exam and is struggling with city life. She returns to her rural home to decide her next steps. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fantasy Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Interview Success Secrets

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Have you gotten interviews but still haven’t landed the job? Discover how to fine-tune your responses, enhance your presence, and develop the confidence to stand out. A representative from Business and Career Services, Inc.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Soak up feel-good vibes with this hilarious family-friendly animated movie based on the popular TV series. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with other members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talking Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me by Elliot Mintz.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need help learning to use resources in the library's makerspace? Staff can help during brief drop-in sessions as you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or they can provide help with a specific project. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Business Counseling

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

A business counselor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Oakton College can assist new and existing businesses with issues related to financing, marketing, and business plans.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

In January 1776, many Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Most people favored reconciling with Great Britain.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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'I Am' Art Project Reception

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

See the art featured in Niles Township District for Special Education's (NTDSE) I Am Project and learn about the student artists, some of whom will be in attendance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's a new year full of possibility! We'll have all the supplies (and snacks for fuel) to create a vision board for the new year. Collage your way to imagining the best version of the future.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The Sting

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Always Irving: A Berlin Songbook Celebration

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Chicago-based duo, vocalist Petra van Nuis and pianist Dennis Luxion, celebrate the music and lyrics of Irving Berlin, one of America's greatest songwriters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Exploring ChatGPT

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI tools seem to be here to stay and ChatGPT is one of the best known Large Language Model apps. Bring your own device to follow along or use a library laptop.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Reading Party

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab a book and join our reading party. We'll provide snacks and recommendations for your winter reading.

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Remembering Through Stories

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, two daughters of survivors--Marilyn Klein and Karen Perl--will share stories of Cecelia Klein and Helen Perl, their mothers.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Design a Greeting Card

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of Glowforge, one of the laser cutters and engravers in the Studio, and design your own greeting card for that special someone in your life. 

Library device and materials will be provided.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with other members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Comic Book Character Design

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Discover your artistic side by designing your own comic book character. In this workshop you will use digital tools or hand draw your own original comic book character. 

Bring your own iPad or use a library device.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Digital Safety: Privacy and Security

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Our offline lives are no longer separate from our online identities. Many of us don't know how our information is being used, what we can control, or how to have safe online interactions.

Registration Required