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Young Steinway Concert

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Showcasing talented young performers of classical music: sisters and violinists Annalise and Eliana Song.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

Karate Kid: Legends

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, February 2, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Lego Challenge

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

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. 

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, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Help us pack seeds and take a few packets home. We will also discuss accessible gardening by exploring how you can garden no matter your physical ability or access to personal outdoor green space.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Music Monday

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Black History Month
Age Group:
Adults

Marlene and Company will visit the legends and the lives of Black performers who created and popularized genres like jazz, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and hip hop.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

ABC, Look at Me!

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Kids in PreK-grad 2 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. Drop-in event for children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Book Babies

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Puppet Playtime: Online Event

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Join Ms. Mandy and her puppet friends (including Tiny and Schmoranges) to pretend and imagine together. Kids in preK-grade 2 are invited to bring their own puppets, dolls, and toys to this interactive event.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, February 4, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

ABC, Look at Me!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Kids in PreK-grade 2 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Teens" group

Friend Squad

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be discussing The Cutting Season by Attica Locke.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Basics

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory class covers the basic functions of an iPhone. Learn about screen navigation, popular apps, and more. Bring your iPhone and your questions.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn Appliqué with Melissa Leandro

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Join Melissa Leandro, one of the artists whose work is displayed in the library, in a workshop dedicated to hand-sewing appliqué.

Basic hand-sewing skills required. Materials will be provided. 

Registration Required