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Trick-or-Treat Trail
Ages 2-6 with Caregiver Bring your littles to the library for a sweet daytime Trick-or-Treat Trail! Show off your costume and follow a path through the library, collecting treats and stopping for photo ops along the way! Thursday, October 30 11 – 12 p.m. For Families Show off your costumes and follow a path through […]
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What’s Next?
Have you ever stared at the shelves full of books at the library, unable to know what to choose next? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. There are so many titles and genres. If only someone could guide me to my next great read… You’re in luck! That’s exactly what the library’s What’s Next? […]
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Flight Path Grant
We are excited to announce that Niles-Maine District Library is one of 200 recipients of a Flight Path Grant, an initiative that focuses on the science of birds and bird migration. This grant will help bring awareness to the struggles that migratory birds face as they navigate past buildings in cities and towns many birds […]
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Craft & Hobby
Craft & Hobby is the library’s newest online resource. It features in-depth instructional videos and classes across 22 different creative categories. Some categories you may find interesting are: Outdoor photography Woodworking Cake decorating Quilting Fitness Little Free Libraries One project we’d like to highlight is the Build a Little Library project in the woodworking section. […]
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Craft Swap
Calling all crafters! Gather all the extra craft supplies that are taking over your house and bring them to the Niles-Maine District Library. Maybe you bought supplies for a project that never materialized. Maybe you grabbed some supplies last year and your eyes were bigger than your hands! The annual Craft Swap is a […]
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Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois is an online pass program available 24/7 from any internet-connected device. Patrons can make reservations for free or discounted admission, gift shop or membership discounts, or special giveaways. Discounts and special offers are available at over 80 attractions, including museums, zoos, historical societies, arts centers, park districts, and more. Benefits of […]
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Hubble & Webb: Portraits of Our Universe
This summer, the Niles-Maine District Library is your ticket to interstellar exploration! Join us in the Franklin Gallery for Hubble & Webb: Portraits of Our Universe, an exhibit featuring over thirty stunning images originally captured by NASA’s famous space telescopes. Hubble & Webb has temporarily converted our gallery space into a cosmic viewing area […]
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Birdwatching Kits
Did you know that over 250 species of birds and more than 5 million individual birds pass through the Chicagoland Area each Spring and Fall migration? That’s a lot of birds! Whether it’s our famous Piping Plovers at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Sandhill Cranes at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area south of Chicago, or […]
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Announcement: Trustee Vacancy
This official notice is to inform the community that the Niles-Maine District Library is looking for a new trustee and the applications are now open. Applications are due by Friday, August 8, 2025. Do you have a passion for public service and the Niles-Maine District Library community? If you are interested in applying to […]
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Ravinia Concert Tickets
Summer is here, and we’re excited for another season of outdoor concerts at Ravinia! This year, the Library is pleased to provide tickets to 12 Ravinia concerts. Tickets will be available to Niles-Maine cardholders at 9:30 am on Monday, July 7. Tickets are now available. If you are interested in attending any of these concerts, […]
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