Event List

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

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.

In this special storytime, we'll read books featuring neurodiverse characters, use a supportive schedule, and have support tools available for participants. 

Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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.  

This 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 all 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.

Learn about Spain's culture, traditions, foods, and fun in this session designed for kids who are homeschooled.

Brigitte Burgman will read and share fun facts from her book, Wandering Willow in Spain. 

Learn about Spain's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. Brigitte Burgman will read and share fun facts from her book, Wandering Willow in Spain. 

Small Things Like These

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

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.

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

This storytime is for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:00 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 help during brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

We'll reuse discarded books and other materials to upcycle them by making something new. 

For kids in grade K-2. Space is limited. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

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

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

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.