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Introduction to Google Docs

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This hands-on class introduces Google Docs. Learn to create documents, share, save, download, upload, print, and more.

Basic mouse skills and a Gmail account are required.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Surabhi Ensemble

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

This world music ensemble of five musicians and two dancers features traditional and original material fusing flamenco and Indian dance as well as Arabic poems and songs.

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

Small Hands Craft

Monday, December 15, 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

Organize Your Files (Windows)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Using Windows laptops (or bring your own device), learn how to organize your digital files and clean up the clutter from your computer.

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

Sugar Cookie Decorating

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

For this cookie decorating spectacular, we'll provide blank cookies, icing, and decorating supplies. You provide the creativity! We may not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions.

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

Finals Study Hall

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment. Snacks will be provided.

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

Relax and Read

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Pick up a lantern, find a cozy spot, and settle in with a soothing outdoor-themed video projected onto a wall. Lights will be dimmed, and a chapter will be read aloud from an adventure novel.

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, December 16, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Stay and Play

Tuesday, December 16, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Finals Study Hall

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment. Snacks will be provided.

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

Together Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Drop in for self-directed playtime with your children who are younger than 24 months old.

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The Wild Robot

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, December 17, 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 "Adults" group

Talking Books

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

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

Comics Crew

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

If you enjoy reading graphic novels or creating your own comics, explore titles from the library for inspiration and then get to work creating your own!

Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently.

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

Finals Study Hall

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Caregiver Craft Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Want to chat and do some scrapbooking with other grown-ups who have or care for kids? This club provides an opportunity for parents, grandparents, nannies, and others who take care of kids to talk and participate in a fun craft.

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

Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime: Cuentos bilingües en español

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Come enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Drop-in event for families with kids age six and younger.

Ven a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés. Evento abierto para familias con niños de 6 años o menos.

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

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Jackie Jasperson leads a live yoga class and shares information about yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel.

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

Developmental Playgroup

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

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.

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

Family Movie

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Lilo & Stitch

This event is in the "Adults" group

Oakton College Citizenship Class

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about U.S. history and government to prepare for the citizenship test. 

This class begins September 19 and ends December 19. For more information, call Oakton College at 847-635-1426.

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

Winter Reading Party

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab a book and join our reading party. We'll provide snacks and recommendations for yourl winter reading.