Event List

Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap.

IRS-certified volunteers from AARP Foundation provide individual in-person assistance by appointment.

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

For toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10 am.

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 assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

Learn the basics of 3D printing while creating your own unique piece to keep.

See the art in the District 219 art show and celebrate the accomplishments of the student artists—many of whom will be in attendance.

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

This month we'll be discussing A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:30 am.

Celebrate love in February by making beaded heart earrings. Using a needle and thread, we'll make cascading fringe heart earrings with traditional bead-weaving techniques.

Welcome the Year of the Horse and celebrate with crafts and activities for the whole family. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Drop in for one-on-one practice to help you prepare for your citizenship interview.

The problem with Tom is that he said things like, “Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate than that [the slaves] are to be free” while continuing to hold and profit from his own enslaved people.

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

Books are for everyone, but not every person experiences books in the same way. Learn what makes books (even) better for children with disabilities in this hands-on workshop.

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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Turning Red

From Oscar-winning animator/director/screenwriter Domee Shi, this coming-of-age story explores identity, family relationships, and Chinese culture.

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

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.

Unleash your creativity and show off your brick building skills by completing a Lego challenge. Finish the challenge yourself or with a friend and then stick around for some free-building time. 

Compete with your friends to be the last one standing in this Minecraft tournament for kids in grade 4-8. We'll have multiple rounds and prizes for the winners.

The Bad Guys 2

This screening is designed for everyone, including families with neurodivergent children and others who may benefit from a less sensory-intense movie experience.