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Earn College Credits with Treehouse

We’re excited to share a new learning opportunity for Niles-Maine cardholders! Through the Library’s subscription to Treehouse, a coding language learning platform, patrons can now earn college credits at a fraction of the cost of traditional courses. Treehouse has partnered with the University Pathways Initiative (UPI) to offer courses approved by the American Council on […]

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Notice of Lottery for Ballot Placement

This official notice is to inform you that the Niles-Maine District Library will be holding a lottery to determine ballot order, as two or more petitions were filed simultaneously for the office of Library Trustee at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the first day to file for the Consolidated Primary Election. The Lottery […]

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Discover a New Way to Learn with Udemy at the Niles-Maine District Library!

We’re thrilled to announce that beginning December 2, 2024, library patrons will have access to a new video-based learning platform: Gale Presents: Udemy. This resource offers a curated selection of high-quality Udemy courses across various topics, helping you stay informed and gain new skills. Udemy features courses in multiple languages, created by native speakers, and frequently […]

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Raffle

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices.At the Niles-Maine District Library, we are dedicated to helping our community stay safe online. In today’s connected world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. From phishing emails to password […]

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Seeking Proposals for Strategic Planning Services

Seeking Proposals for Strategic Planning Services The Niles-Maine District Library seeks proposals for professional strategic planning services. We aim to create a clear and actionable plan that aligns with our mission to engage, inform, enrich, and educate our community as we look toward the future. The selected partner will collaborate with our leadership team, staff, […]

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Teen Poetry Contest

Express yourself with words and imagery! Submit your original poems by Saturday, April 27, 2024 and you could win an exciting prize! For all the details, visit our poetry contest page.  

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Let’s Go Oscar Wild!

Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema! Are you passionate about movies? Take a cinematic journey by sharing your expert Oscars predictions and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes! Cast your votes for this year’s winners, fill out the online form, and drop it off at the 2nd Floor Desk. Your choices could lead […]

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American Library Association Youth Media Awards

Every year the American Library Association (ALA) hosts the Youth Media Awards, a ceremony honoring books, videos, and other materials aimed for children and teens. These awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, are given for outstanding original and creative work in the literature. 2024 Winners: John Newbery Medal […]

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Library Board of Trustees Appoint New Executive Director

Valerie Marshall was officially appointed as the Executive Director during the Regular Meeting of the Niles-Maine District Library Board of Trustees on December 13, 2023. Her tenure in this role commenced on January 8, 2024. Executive Director Valerie Marshall holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University. With almost eight […]

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New Year, New You: Learn Something New at the Library

New Year’s resolutions are like promises we make to ourselves when the clock strikes midnight, signaling the start of a brand-new adventure. They’re our way of saying, “Hey, let’s shake things up and make this year amazing!” It’s all about setting goals that make us feel super excited and motivated for the journey ahead! The […]

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