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Basics of Buying a Home

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money, and energy, so it is important to know about the process  of purchasing a home.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

How-to Fest

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Learn how to do something new! We will have tables set up around the library with staff and volunteer experts sharing inspiration, knowledge, and creations. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, April 21, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Are you thinking about retirement? Does it seem completely out of reach?

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, April 22, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Job Seekers: Returning to the Workforce

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This 2-hour session for job seekers returning to the workforce will be part presentation with Q&A and part one-on-one assistance.

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

Get Money Smart

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Can you make sense of cents? Come learn about managing money and compete in games to test your knowledge.

Snacks will be provided. For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, April 28, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, April 29, 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 "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

Learn Basic Mandarin

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn a few Mandarin characters and enjoy activities that celebrate Chinese culture in this fun-filled event designed for families. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Communicating Across Differences

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

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

How to Prepare for Tests

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Communicating Across Differences

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

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

Finals Study Hall

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.

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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
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.