Event List

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.

Monthly meetings of the library's Board of Trustees, which are are open to the public.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...you? Create a life-size version of yourself or a friend to decorate. 

This book club is for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, no matter their reading ability.

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.

Jackie Jasperson leads a live yoga class and shares information about yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Learn how to do something new! We will have tables set up around the library with staff and volunteer experts sharing inspiration, knowledge, and creations. 

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

Streaming services used to be an option to help "cut the cable cord," but now it seems like there are higher fees and bundling options that make the choices less clear-cut.

Learn the basics of acting in an engaging and participatory evening of scene work. Leaders are Claire Bauman and Hannah Probst, who are PhD and MFA students at Northwestern University. 

Have you ever wanted to be part of a library book discussion group, but you worried that your English language skills were not strong enough?

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.  

Small Things Like These

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

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.

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

Let's look at the roots, meaning, and enduring influence of the Declaration of Independence. 

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Grow confidence with your computer use by learning all the basics of what you need to know to operate and navigate a mouse and keyboard. No computer skills required. Bring a personal device or use a library laptop. 

This book club is for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, no matter their reading ability.

Learn the basics of quilting techniques while creating your own quilt square. 

Supplies will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own fabric. Participants should have a basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine.

This 2-hour session for job seekers returning to the workforce will be part presentation with Q&A and part one-on-one assistance.

Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening and seed-starting questions. You will also get a chance to see the new library seed cart and learn more about this service.