Upcoming library events

Babytime

When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Continuous year round drop-in program for children ages birth to two years old with a caregiver or parent. No registration needed. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and extended playtime afterward.

Storytime for Big Kids

When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Kids ages 4--Kindergarten are invited to a series of one-hour storytimes that include stories, songs, creative dramatics, and other fun activities. Niles cardholders register beginning Dec. 1, others register beginning Dec. 6. (children need to be 4 or older on Dec. 1)

Literacy

When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room B

Spring Schedule for Mon/Thur PM Classes
Registration: THURS 1/5/2012-6:00-8:30 PM
First Class: Thurs 1/12/2012-6:00-8:30 PM
Last Class: Thurs 6/7/2012
No class on Mon 1/16 (MLK); 2/23; 2/27 4/23; 4/26

Niles All American Toastmasters Club

When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A

Beginning and advanced speeches usually 5 to 7 minutes each. Toastmasters helps women and men learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking. Niles All American Toastmasters is a non-profit organization. The public is invited.

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 20 mos.-3 yrs. accompanied by an adult caregiver. A 30-minute storytime followed by 30-minutes of free-play. Niles cardholders register beginning Dec. 1, others beginning Dec. 6.

Go Oscar� Wild! with our Oscar�-Winning Musicals Series - Victor/Victoria

When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Go Oscar® Wild! with our Oscar®-Winning Musicals Series - Victor/Victoria - 1982, PG

Evening Family Storytime

When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Families with children ages 2-6 enjoy stories, songs and activities. Come in pj's or not, as you wish! No registration required.

SCORE� Small Business Counseling (by appointment only)

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 9:00 AM

Take advantage of private one-hour sessions of business coaching.
Counselers from the Chicago Chapter of SCORE® will be at the Library to advise small business owners and start-ups with planning, marketing or financial solutions.
The sessions are free but you must make an appointment. To set up your appointment online, visit the counseling page at www.scorechicago.org/. If you have questions, call SCORE at 312-353-7724 or email info@scorechicago.org.
Held in the Library's Group Study Room on the second floor, sessions begin at 9:00 am, 10:00 am or 11:00 am.

Preschool Storytime

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

A program for children who are ready to attend storytime independently (ages 3 1/2-5 years.) Includes stories, songs, action rhymes, and more. Niles cardholders, register beginning Dec. 1, others beginning Dec. 6.

Toddler Time

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 20 mos.-3 yrs. accompanied by an adult caregiver. 30-minute storytime followed by 30-minutes of free-play. Niles cardholders register beginning Dec. 1, others beginning Dec. 6.

Volunteer Information Session

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Board Room

Share a few hours a week volunteering at the library. Attend this information session for specific details. Pick something that you would like to do and get started. Register online, email Cyndi Rademacher at crademac@nileslibrary.org or call Cyndi at 847-663-6614 with your name and session date.

Show Boat by Jerome Kern & Hammerstein II

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Mary Houston, Lyric Opera lecturer share the story and music of this American opera. "Moving from 1890s Mississippi to Chicago to “Roaring 20s” Broadway, Show Boat follows the lives of a company of theater folk — deeply involving us in their triumphs and sorrows, while illuminating the racial and social changes that were shaping the country." Lyric Opera of Chicago

Rise & Shine Storytime

When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Drop in on Thursdays at 10:00 in the Youth Services Dept. to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and activities. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.

Literacy Conversation Club

When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Board Room

This is a monthly group for new English language speakers. Participants will practice speaking English in this informal conversation club. Meet people from all over the world to share personal stories and discuss current events and other topics chosen by the group.

Literacy

When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room B

Spring Schedule for Mon/Thur PM Classes
Registration: THURS 1/5/2012-6:00-8:30 PM
First Class: Thurs 1/12/2012-6:00-8:30 PM
Last Class: Thurs 6/7/2012
No class on Mon 1/16 (MLK); 2/23; 2/27 4/23; 4/26

Reading with Rover

When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Youth Services Program Room

Does your child need to build confidence when reading out loud? Our friendly dogs are great listeners, always positive and always fun to cuddle with! Grades K and up (beginning to advanced readers, in room without parents). Call 847-663-6622 or drop by to sign up for a 20 minute slot. For more information email dgraham@nileslibrary.org.

Bibliobop Dance Party

When: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Bring your family and friends as we crank up the tunes and boogie down in the library! It’s fun for the whole family to dance with your little ones! No registration needed. DJ Miss Cate will be spinning all the best tunes from our terrific music collection. Ages 0 and up with an adult.

Literacy

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:15 AM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Spring Schedule for Sat AM Class Registration Sat 1/7/12-9:15 AM-12:15 PM
First Class Sat 1/14/12- 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Last Class: Sat 6/9/12
No Class: 2/4; 3/24 (Springbreak); 4/7 (Passover/Holy Sat); 4/14

Valentine Treats

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room A&B

Decorate valentine cupcakes and fancy chocolate covered pretzels.