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Fantasy Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

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

Book Babies

Wednesday, January 21, 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 "Adults" group

Job Interview Success Secrets

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Have you gotten interviews but still haven’t landed the job? Discover how to fine-tune your responses, enhance your presence, and develop the confidence to stand out. A representative from Business and Career Services, Inc.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Soak up feel-good vibes with this hilarious family-friendly animated movie based on the popular TV series. 

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

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, January 21, 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, January 21, 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, January 21, 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

Talking Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me by Elliot Mintz.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need help learning to use resources in the library's makerspace? Staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions to help you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or provide help with a specific project. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Business Counseling

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

A business counselor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Oakton College can assist new and existing businesses with issues related to financing, marketing, and business plans.

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

Halal Snack Tasting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

In January 1776, many Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Most people favored reconciling with Great Britain.

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

Terrific Twos

Thursday, January 22, 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, January 22, 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 "Older Adults" group

In Our Own Voice for Adults 55+

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Older Adults

Hear someone with lived experience talk openly and honestly about what it is like to have a mental health condition. We'll raise questions about assumptions and ideas related to people with mental health conditions.

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

'I Am' Art Project Reception

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

See the art featured in Niles Township District for Special Education's (NTDSE) I Am Project and learn about the student artists, some of whom will be in attendance.

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

Halal Snack Tasting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be 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

Teen Library Council

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

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

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's a new year full of possibility! We'll have all the supplies (and snacks for fuel) to create a vision board for the new year. Collage your way to imagining the best version of the future.

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

Melody and Motion

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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 "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

The Sting

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

Halal Snack Tasting

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

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

International Snack Down

Friday, January 23, 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
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. Drop-in event for children with accompanying adults. Space is limited.