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ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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?

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

Cat Club

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Wear your favorite cat shirt and get ready for some feline fun! In this purr-fect club for cat lovers, participants will learn about different aspects of cat care and behavior. Kids grade 3-5 attend independently.

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

Together Time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. 

Drop-in event for children ate 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

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
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
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

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Elio

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
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Design a Thank-You Card

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids and their grown-ups can embrace an attitude of gratitude and make a thank-you card for a special family member or friend. 

This event is also being held Monday, November 24, 3:30-5:30 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Using Online Library Resources for Research

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

The library has a lot of great tools for researching various topics. Come get an overview of the kinds of information you can discover and learn best practices for searching, filtering, and saving your findings.

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

Small Hands Craft

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Flex your fingers and use your fine motor skills by making a fun and creative craft.

Drop-in event for children age 2-6 with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The Wild Robot

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

Unplugged Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

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

For grade 6-12.

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

Read with a Dinosaur

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Practice your reading skills by reading to a dinosaur. While waiting to read, enjoy a dinosaur-themed craft.

Kids age 5-7 must have an adult in the library during the event.

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
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Rainbow Family Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids PreK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our new Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

Registration Required
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, December 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Although holidays can be festive, they can also increase household waste. Let's explore ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle while enjoying the season.

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

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

Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for kids age 2-6 with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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?

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

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Generative AI and Your Digital Security

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This description is generated by a human and not by AI! This interactive presentation on generative AI will go over some of the latest tools to generate text, images, audio, and video.

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

Medicare Counseling and Application Assistance

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Free one-on-one counseling for first-time Medicare enrollees from a certified counselor recognized by the State of Illinois will help you understand the complexities of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap (Medicare Supplement), and

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

Together Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. 

Drop-in event for children ate 0-23 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, December 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

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

Comic-Making Workshop

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Let’s make comics! For more than a century, comic strips have delighted and intrigued readers all around the world.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Friend Squad

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Make Kosher Sugfaniot: Family Cooking

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8

Learn to make sugfaniot, a pastry associated with Hanukkah, in this workshop led by Yona Posner from Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie.

Registration Required