How to Utilize Your Library Card From Home

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The 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 Times bestsellers, children’s books, and more while snuggled up on your couch or taking a break at your job.

Access ebooks and audiobooks with hoopla and Libby.

Stay Up to Date

Read what’s happening in local and international news with PressReader or find the newest edition of your favorite magazine with Libby.

Looking for reviews on ratings, prices, and advice on local businesses? Get the information you need by utilizing Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook.

Entertainment for the Whole Family

Lucky for Niles-Maine cardholders, hoopla, Kanopy, and Kanopy Kids offer hundreds of movies and T.V. shows for the whole family. Hoopla also offers albums to play in the background during dinner or blasting at full volume for a fun dance party at home. Stream hoopla and Kanopy on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart T.V.

Learn Something New

Step away from the noise of the week and settle down to learn a new task.

Head over to LinkedIn Learning to gain knowledge in fields like business, marketing, management, and more.

Even though the Library will be closed, our hope is that you use your Niles-Maine library card for some relaxation, entertainment, and fun!

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