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ELL Café

Wednesday, February 25, 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. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, February 25, 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 "Adults" group

Computer Basics: Mouse and Keyboard

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Introducing the mechanics of working at a computer, this class will go over the basics of what you need to know to operate and navigate a mouse and keyboard. 

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

Story and STEAM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Honor Black History Month with books and STEAM projects related to Black inventors and scientists. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pages Through History

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be discussing Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America by Joy-Ann Reid.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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 10:30 am.

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

Black History Trivia

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Black History Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Compete for prizes and test your knowledge of Black history. For grade 6-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's tiny art night! Bring your biggest creativity for the tiniest canvases. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Melody and Motion

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Celebrate Black Hair

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Black History Month, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black hair.

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

International Snack Down

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month features a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Making Generative AI Work for Your Business

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Although everyone is talking about AI, few understand how to harness its true potential both responsibly and profitably.

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

Tie-Dye a T-Shirt

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Usher in springtime with bright tie-dye, just in time for Holi, the Festival of Colors. We will provide white cotton t-shirts for dyeing. For grades 6-12. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Young Steinway Concert

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

Pianist Stuart Rajpal is a sophomore at New Trier Township High School. He studies piano with Andrea Schneider and has also played violin.

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

Medicare Guide for New and Current Participants

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

If you have Medicare, especially if you are new to Medicare and are feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of the options, this presentation offers practical, easy to understand explanations to help you feel more confident navigating your Medi

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

A League of Their Own

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

As we prepare for spring cleaning, let’s chat about some environmentally friendly alternatives to household cleaning products that you can try at home. We'll also make soap to take home or share with others.  

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure, 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

Bilingual Dari/Farsi-English Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories and songs in Dari/Farsi and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger.

Presented in collaboration with Niles Township Early Childhood Alliance.

This event is in the "Older Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Age Group:
Older Adults

IRS-certified volunteers from AARP Foundation provide individual in-person assistance by appointment.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Puppet Playtime: Online Event

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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