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Summer Reading 2025: Read for the Stars
This summer, use the library as your launch pad to blast off into a new adventure! Patrons of all ages are invited to participate in reading challenges and other activities for a chance to win some out-of-this-world prizes. This year, we are adding the option to use Beanstack for our adult readers, and for those […]
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Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom
Join us on Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. for a special one-hour Juneteenth program with Oba William King. In this program, Mr. King and the JUSTUSarts Educational Entertainment Ensemble will present a program that features West African-style drumming, interactive storytelling, spoken word, call and response, dance, and history. Participants will also have the opportunity […]
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Welcome to Niles-Maine Seed Library!
We’re excited to offer free seeds to our community to support home gardening, sustainability, and the joy of growing your own food and flowers. A seed library works like a traditional lending library—but instead of books, it offers seeds! Our collection includes a variety of herbs, vegetables, and flowers, making it a great way to explore […]
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Puzzles on Pressreader!
Pressreader is one of the Library’s resources for digital newspapers and magazines. On Pressreader, you can find The New York Times, USA Today, The Economist, Rolling Stone, and many more titles. But what if you’ve read all the articles you can read in a day, and you’re just looking for a way to unwind? Pressreader […]
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May is AAPI Heritage Month
It’s May at the Niles-Maine District Library, and that means we’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! AAPI Heritage Month is dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. These people are—and always have been—an integral part of our country’s history, and every May we strive […]
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Explore Comics Plus: Unlimited Access to Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga
Looking for your next great read? Comics Plus offers unlimited access to thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages. With three collections—Children’s Library, Teen Library, and Full Collection—there’s something for every reader, from young kids to adults. Discover familiar favorites like Star Wars, Stranger Things, and Big Nate, along with exciting […]
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Gone Canoeing
A patron recently visited the Digital Services department on the Lower Level of the Library with a whopper of a tale. He had a VHS tape to convert to DVD. With his permission, we’re sharing the story of his VHS tape… In 1979, this patron took a canoeing trip on the Buffalo River in Arkansas […]
Read MoreNational Library Week 2025
Celebrate National Library Week at Your Niles-Maine District Library | April 6–12, 2025 What draws people to the library? Everything. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, happening April 6–12, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, […]
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Celebrate Earth Day With a Fun-Filled, Hands-on Event!
Niles-Maine District Library will be celebrating Earth Day 2025 in a big way on Sunday, April 13 with its first How-To Earth Day Festival. Sounds intriguing, but what is it? Good thing you asked! The How-To Earth Day Festival is a celebration of the earth and all of its wonderful elements. The festival will feature […]
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ABCmouse Early Learning Academy
ABCmouse is an award-winning early learning resource designed for children ages 2–8, helping to build essential skills for kindergarten preparation and third-grade readiness. Used in over 150,000 public school classrooms and by families nationwide, ABCmouse supports a strong foundation in learning, including for homeschool families. With interactive games, activities, and lessons, children can develop confidence […]
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