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Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Word 2019, including how to create documents.

We'll go over toolbars and formatting, saving and downloading, and more. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are needed.

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

Babies and Tots Storytime

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
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 kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Young Steinway Concert

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

In this series showcasing talented young performers of classical music, today's concert features violinist Lauren Kim and pianist Claire Wang.

Free tickets are given to those present starting at 2:30 pm.

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

Small Hands Craft

Monday, November 3, 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

Bid Opening

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Public bid opening for purchase of a sprinter van.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Remember the Titans

In 1971 in Alexandria, VA, recently integrated T. C. Williams High School is assigned a new football coach-Herman Boone, a Black football coach who comes to win. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Unplugged Club

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6-12.

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

Read with a Dinosaur

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Practice your reading skills by reading to a dinosaur. While waiting to read, enjoy a dinosaur-themed craft. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Comfortable with AI

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI seems to be everywhere and it's important to understand the basics. This three-part series will introduce how we've gotten to this point, where we are now, and where we might be going with this technology. 

Registration Required
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, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Explore eco-friendly ways to prepare your yard or garden for the winter. We'll discuss winter lawn care considerations such as whether you should rake your leaves and what you can plant now to look forward to in the spring.

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

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

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

Stay and Play

Tuesday, November 4, 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 "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
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
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime: Cuentos bilingües en español

Tuesday, November 4, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. Drop-in event for children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Embroidery with Our Maker in Residence

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of machine and hand embroidery with our maker in residence. This class will explore the basics of the embroidery machine. You can also design a contribution for our community project. Materials will be provided. 

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

Get That Scholarship: Online Event

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12, Adults

Learn about the process of applying for scholarships from an expert, and get started with your search.  

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

Book Babies

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap. 

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

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Together Time

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

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. 

Drop-in event for children ate 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

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

Babies and Tots Storytime Outdoors

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading in the North Courtyard.

Drop-in event for kids age 0-23 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, November 5, 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.