Frequently Asked Questions

Adults, teens, and children of any age living in the Library District can get a library card. You can either:

• Sign up for a library card online OR
• Visit the Patron Services Desk

A parent with an ID must sign up any teens or children. A valid driver’s license or State ID with your current address in the Library District works.

Not sure if you live in the Library District, which includes Niles, parts of unincorporated Des Plaines, and parts of unincorporated Glenview? 

Call Patron Services at 847-663-1234 to verify your address. Or review this online map that shows our district boundaries.

The Library's usual hours are:

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.

The Niles-Maine District Library address is:
6960 Oakton St.
Niles, IL 60714

The Library is at the northeast corner of Waukegan Road and Oakton Street.

Staffed Hours:

• Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM
• Monday: 9 AM - 1 PM, 4 PM - 8 PM
• Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Wednesday: 9 AM - 8 PM
• Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM (closed from 12 - 1 PM for lunch break)

Please note: Hours subject to change based on staffing availability.

Independent Use Hours:

• Monday: 1 PM - 4 PM
• Tuesday: 5 PM - 8 PM
• Thursday: 5 PM - 8 PM

Please note: Patrons may only use equipment if they are able to operate it independently. Staff are not available for instruction, troubleshooting, or project assistance.

You can access the main parking lot on the north side of the building from Oakton Court.

You can also enter from Oakton Street on the south side of the Library to park in the front or back parking lots.

We have bicycle racks south of the main entrance. 

If you are a Niles-Maine cardholder, you can borrow a bicycle lock. Just go to the Patron Services desk just inside the main entrance. 

You cannot bring bicycles into the Library building.

The Niles Free Bus stops at the Library. Visit the Village of Niles Free Bus webpage to check the schedule.

Looking for a space to meet with a small group of 6 or less or on your own? You can book a study room online if you are a Niles-Maine cardholder.

If you have a library card for another library, you can call or stop by to see if a study room is available.

Looking for a space to meet with a small group of 6 or more people? You can book a meeting room online if you are a Niles-Maine cardholder.