Summer Fun with Niles-Maine Library

June 16, 2022

By Robin Komie

Who’s ready for summer fun with the Niles-Maine Library? We are! Get ready for fun in the sun at local parks, fun in-door programming at the Library, and prizes to be won by joining Summer Reading.

Programs for Kids

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Summer Reading
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It’s Cooler in the Forest
Wednesdays, July 13, 27, 11-11:45 a.m. (In-Person)
Location: Bunker Hill Grove 1 (Enter off Caldwell or Harts Road)
Ages 8-12
A Forest Preserve guide will lead us in some awesome activities. Closed toed shoes required. Dress to get dirty. In partnership with the Cook County Forest Preserves. REGISTER

Get Out and Play!
Monday, July 18, 6-7 p.m. (In-Person)
Location: Dee Park
Grades K-6 with Caregiver through Grade 2
Let’s play! We’ll bring the equipment and you’ll bring comfy clothes. Get ready to run around and play some classic games! REGISTER

Bilingual Music & Bubbles for Littles
Saturday, July 30, 10-10:45 a.m. (In-Person)
Location: Dee Park
Ages 2 & Up With Caregiver
We’ll sing and dance to the music of Little Parade and enjoy bubbles. This program will be in English and Spanish. Speakers of all languages are welcome. REGISTER

Programs for Teens 

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Summer Reading
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Project Playbill Rehearsals
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, July 1-July 29, 1-3 p.m. (Virtual & In-Person)
Grades 7-12
Collaborate with other teens to write and perform an original short play then stage a livestream performance for the community. Earn service hours for participating. Rehearsals will be a hybrid format, with writing sessions taking place virtually, and acting sessions taking place in-person. REGISTER

Nature Walk 
Friday, July 15, 3-5 p.m. (In-Person)
Location: Miami Woods Grove 1
Grades 7-12
We’ll learn about native plants and animals and even work on a fun nature scavenger hunt together. Don’t forget your comfortable shoes! REGISTER

Campfire Storytime 
Friday, August 12, 5-7 p.m. (In-Person)
Location: Miami Woods Grove 1
Grades 7-12
Gather around the campfire to hear some stories and eat s’mores. Halal marshmallows will be available. REGISTER

Programs for Adults

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Summer Reading
Join in the fun and win prizes by reading!

It Was 50 Years Ago Today: Albums from 1972 with Sound Opinions 
Thursday, June 23, 7-8 p.m. (Virtual)
Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis, hosts of the popular Sound Opinions radio show, will make the case that 1972 was even more creative and influential than other years and decades. REGISTER

30 Things to Do in Chicago Under $30 
Tuesday, July 12, 7-8 p.m. (Virtual)
Learn how to take advantage of everything our beautiful city has to offer—without breaking the bank. REGISTER

Heatwave! Vintage Songs of Summer with Matt and Cynthia Gruel  
Saturday, August 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (In-Person)
Matt and Cynthia will feature artists like The Beach Boys, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Van Morrison, The Beatles, Donna Summer, Otis Redding, The Drifters, and more! REGISTER

Programs for Makers and Technology

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Dungeons and Dragons Miniature Painting
Saturday, July 16, 1-2:30 p.m. (In-Person)
Learn tips and tricks to painting miniatures that can be used in D&D and other Table Top Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs). Bring your own mini or print one ahead of time using the Library’s 3D printer. REGISTER

Outdoorsy Apps 
Thursday, July 21, 6-7 p.m. (In-Person)
Discover apps that help you find hiking trails, how to identify plants, and figure out what constellation you’re looking at! REGISTER

Get Started with Raspberry Pi: Minecraft 
Friday, August 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (InPerson)
Set up a Raspberry Pi to start programming or create projects and explore using Minecraft Pi in this fun, hands-on class. REGISTER

This summer is about to be a blast, so make sure you have your Niles-Maine library card handy to borrow books, movies, albums, and more! We can’t wait to see you at all of our programs.