Event List

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

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at noon. For kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

Alison Chung, a senior at Glenbrook North High School, studies violin with Desirée Ruhstrat.

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children younger than six with an adult.

Elio 

Learn about the history of Japanese "floating ink" paper marbling and try it for yourself.

For grade 6–12.

This two-part series invites you to practice ways to have respectful conversation across differences, facilitated by library staff using the same approaches we use every day at the library.

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?

Enjoy stories and songs in Urdu 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 Early Childhood Alliance of Niles Township.

We will learn about spices from the Indian subcontinent and explore botany and chemistry in the kitchen. 

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.

We will learn about spices from the Indian subcontinent and explore botany and chemistry in the kitchen

For kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

The Niles West Orchestras present chamber music by members of the orchestra program, including solos, small ensembles, and selections by the faculty ensemble.

Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 6:00 pm.

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Read books, do an activity, and have fun in English and Hebrew during this bilingual storytime with local author Arianna Brooks. 

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

This introductory class presents an overview of Google's AI tool, Gemini. We'll look at the interface, explore its core features, and get a solid foundation on what Gemini can do. Bring your own computer to follow along.

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.

Help plan, publicize, and present a summer event for teens.

Explore the basics of costume design with Naya Tadavarthy, Master of Fine Arts student at Northwestern University, as she leads a costume design challenge inspired by children's picture books.

This book club is for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, no matter their reading ability.

Song Sung Blue

Turning Point Behavioral Health Center provides mental health support and resources for individuals through its Mobile Living Room on a walk-in basis.

Hunt the boldest flavors of Korea! Taste test Korean sodas and drinks, and learn Korean words to describe each flavor. 

With finals quickly approaching for high school and college students, learn about how to organize your notes for tests, plus tips and tricks for studying. We'll go over some science-backed ways to approach your learning.