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Babies and Tots Storytime

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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 kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

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

Ramble On: The Evanston Dance Ensemble Rocks

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

The Evanston Dance Ensemble shares a preview of their spring show, which explores the depth and breadth of rock and roll history through original dances.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, February 9, 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 9, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Pokémon Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

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

Make Miniatures

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Shrink your world to fit in your hands. Design a small-scale room, diorama, or repurposed dollhouse that reflects something personal: who you are, who you were, or who you might become. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Navigating Job Search Websites

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Wondering where the best place to look for jobs might be? This class will present many of the basic job-searching websites and look at navigation, best practices, and how to find the right job for you.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Printmaking on Fabric with Gelli Plates

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative and make your own design using Gelli Plates to print on fabric. 

Bring your own piece of clothing or fabric accessory to print on. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with an eye condition or have a family member who has vision impairment.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Be the Scientist for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about the human heart and make a simple stethoscope in this session designed for kids who are homeschooled.

Drop-in event for kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Be the Scientist

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about the human heart and make a simple stethoscope.

Drop-in event for kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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 11, 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

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, February 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 "Grade 3–5" group

3D Print Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

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

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

High School District 219 Art Exhibit Reception

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12, Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

LitLounge

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 12, 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 12, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Make Beaded Heart Earrings

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

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.

Registration Required