Event List

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.

Bring your special stuffed animal to the library for this two-part event.

On day one, we will introduce our special friends and make accessories. Animals will sleep over at the library.

March 17 is the primary for the next Illinois general election. This informational session will show you how we as librarians answer your election questions.

This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. For children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 1 pm.

Bring your special stuffed animal to the library for this two-part event.

On day one, we will introduce our special friends and make accessories. Animals will sleep over at the library.

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

Drop-in event. Space is limited. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks 

Angela Stenberg from The Talking Farm will share Information about seed starting, followed by a planting activity. All supplies will be provided. You will also get a chance to see the new library seed cart and learn more about this service.

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.

Karate Kid: Legends

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.

This month we'll be discussing James by Percival Everett.

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. 

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.

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a catch game with falling objects, characters, and a custom background as you level up your coding skills. 

Take a friendly tour of the human brain--how neurons spark thoughts, how memories form, why sleep matters, and what we know (and don't know) about the brain.

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.

Explore all of the thoughts, feelings, and realities around grief and loss with professionals from the Skylight Foundation, which provides free mental health services for those in need. 

Drop-in event.

Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history.