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Winter Solstice Concert with Stone & Snow

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

“The band’s multi-genre sound pulls from folk, indie rock, swing and soul—somehow stitching it all together seamlessly,” –Elle Mannion, NPR Music

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Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

Turning Point Behavioral Health Center provides mental health support for individuals through its Mobile Living Room on a walk-in basis.

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Puzzle Competition

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Sign up in teams of four and compete against other groups to finish a 500-piece puzzle in two hours. Prizes will be awarded for the first three teams to finish. 

Registration Required
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Young Steinway Concert

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

Showcasing talented young performers of classical music: Vera Goryunov, piano, and Sasha Varchenko, violin.

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Morning Movie

Monday, January 5, 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

Windows Computer Basics

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This class will teach the basics of the Microsoft operating system, navigating the desktop and files, and technology terms you need to know. Basic mouse and keyboard skills strongly encouraged.

Registration Required
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One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, January 5, 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 "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Climate Optimism in Action

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Ring in the new year by envisioning positive futures! Explore what a thriving and sustainable future can look like through a series of activities and inspiring climate news.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Jewelry Making Workshop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Play with your creative side and learn to create beaded jewelry and accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, keychains, charms, and more. Limited supplies will be provided.

Registration Required
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Identify Things Using Smartphone Apps

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

Your phone can be used to identify the world around you. Learn about apps for identifying plants, music, constellations, birdsong, and more. Bring your own device, and feel free to share which apps you use.
 

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, January 7, 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. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

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One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, January 7, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, January 7, 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 assist for brief drop-in sessions to help you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or provide help with a specific project. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books and Brews

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

Celebrate our community of readers, with the first cup of coffee or tea on the house! Library staff will talk about some of our favorite books, as well as the services we provide for the community.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Crochet Basics

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn basic crochet terminology and how to crochet in this introductory class. 

Drop-in event. Materials will be provided, and supplies may be limited. You are welcome to bring your own hooks or yarn. 

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Friday Film

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

Hamilton

See the live stage recording of the award-winning Broadway play with the original principal cast.   

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Powerpoint

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use PowerPoint 2019 to tell your story in a presentation. This hands-on class is an introduction to the essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint 2019: tabs, layouts, themes, background, bullets, animations, and more. 

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

Steam Quartet

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The Steam Quartet is a powerful combo of leading exponents of traditional Irish music from the international acoustic scene.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, January 12, 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

Bullet Journaling Basics

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Bullet journaling is a great method for organizing your life with to-do lists, goals, trackers, and much more. Bring your favorite notebook and let's get to journaling!

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

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with an eye condition or have a family member who has vision impairment.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Housing Clinic

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

Housing counselors from Open Communities can assist with housing questions and provide support and resources on a drop-in basis.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sharing Your Worth with Confidence

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to identify the ways to say "yes" to customers and vendors while staying profitable in this presentation by Chelsie Tamms, designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works.