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Talking Books

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion, Native American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah.

Registration Required
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One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learning about the technology offered in the library's makerspace. It's not necessary to be intimidated by the machines and offerings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Business Counseling

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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

Pages Through History

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion, Native American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe by Caroline Dodds Pennock. 

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Get Together Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
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Introduction to Preserving in the Jewish Tradition

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

In this culinary demonstration, cookbook author Emily Paster will explain the long and colorful history of preserving fruits and vegetables in the Jewish kitchen.

Registration Required
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Introduction to Yoga

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Keyword: Health & Wellness

Registration Required
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Using Google Photos

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the free photo sharing and photo storage service from Google. Back up, edit, and organize your photos using this tool.

A Google account is highly recommended. Bring your own device to follow along.

Registration Required
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Oakton College Citizenship Class

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about U.S. history and government to prepare for the citizenship test. 

This class begins September 19 and ends December 19. For more information, call Oakton College at 847-635-1426.

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Dear You: Writing Letters from the Heart

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In this creative writing workshop, we'll explore the power of hand-written letters. You'll use guided prompts and writing exercises that encourage heartfelt communication, whether to someone real, imagined, or to your future self.

Registration Required
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Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Monday, November 24, 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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This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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?

Registration Required
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Using Online Library Resources for Research

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

The library has a lot of great tools for researching various topics. Come get an overview of the kinds of information you can discover and learn best practices for searching, filtering, and saving your findings.

Registration Required
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Morning Movie

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The Wild Robot

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

Climate Optimism in Action

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Although holidays can be festive, they can also increase household waste. Let's explore ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle while enjoying the season.

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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?

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Generative AI and Your Digital Security

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This description is generated by a human and not by AI! This interactive presentation on generative AI will go over some of the latest tools to generate text, images, audio, and video.

Registration Required
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Medicare Counseling and Application Assistance

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Free one-on-one counseling for first-time Medicare enrollees from a certified counselor recognized by the State of Illinois will help you understand the complexities of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap (Medicare Supplement), and

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learning about the technology offered in the library's makerspace. It's not necessary to be intimidated by the machines and offerings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James. 

Registration Required