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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The Niles-Maine District Library will no longer accept donations of materials of any kind beginning January 2, 2024. The Continuous Sale located in the Library’s Commons will continue to be stocked with items withdrawn from the Library’s collection. Why Can’t I Donate Anymore? There are limited options for sites accepting recycled materials The condition and […]
Read MoreThe Library will be closed on Friday, December 8 for electrical upgrades and will be without electricity during that time. This is the perfect time to whip out your Niles-Maine library card and enjoy the Library from the comfort of your own home! Fall Into a Book (an eBook, That Is!) Read classics, New York […]
Read MoreWelcome to the new and improved Niles-Maine District Library website! We’re excited to reveal a website that is more user-friendly, easier to navigate, and organized with you, the patron, in mind. Enhancements include: Your feedback is important to us. If you can’t find what you are looking for or want to share your browsing experience, […]
Read MoreThe Niles-Maine District Library staff members gave back to the community with their 10th annual Thanksgiving donation to Niles Family Services on Wednesday, November 17. Staff members donated non-perishable goods and over $400 worth of grocery store gift cards to help Niles area families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this year. Non-perishable goods including stuffing, bread […]
Read MoreOn Friday, November 5, 2021, the Niles-Maine District Library resumed its Annual Veterans Celebration in person and via Zoom after a one-year hiatus due to the Pandemic. Today’s celebration was the 14th. Approximately 40 people attended in person which included 16 local veterans and their guests. The local veterans included participants in the Library of […]
Read MoreIn partnership with Coming Together, Niles-Maine District Library is proud to host a Free Little Pantry for anyone in need of food. Coming Together is a partnership in Niles Township among organizations in Niles, Skokie, Lincolnwood, and Morton Grove. Each year, Coming Together highlights a different topic, with an emphasis on literacy, cross-cultural awareness, and […]
Read MoreAfter an Executive Session at the Niles-Maine District Library Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Assistant Library Director Cyndi Rademacher to the Executive Director position effective immediately. “The Board made the right choice appointing Ms. Rademacher to the Executive Director position,” said Board President Carolyn Drblik. “She has […]
Read MoreAfter reading through around 50 entries, a committee consisting of Board Secretary Diane Olsen, Executive Director Susan Dove Lempke, Youth Services Librarian Mikey Orzechowski, Head of Public Relations and Marketing Sasha Vasilic, and Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Robin Komie unanimously chose Nelson School 5th Grader Prisha Modi as the second-ever Library President for a […]
Read MoreThe Niles-Maine District Library is a recipient of the American Library Association’s John Cotton Dana Award for excellence in library public relations and strategic communication. The award recognized the Library’s Best. Deal. Ever! library card campaign and was accompanied by a $10,000 grant. “I’m proud of the Public Relations and Marketing team who deliver highly […]
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