The Library will be closed all day on Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold.

The library will be closed on the following upcoming dates: Wednesday, December 31 Thursday, January 1

The library will be closed on the following upcoming dates: Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25 Wednesday, December 31 Thursday, January 1

The students of East Maine School District 63 created beautiful holiday cards for their annual winter card contest. Stop in to see them on display in the commons area of the library or use the link in the comments to see them digitally. ☃️❄️

If you need a recipe for holiday cookies, stop by the display on the library's 3rd floor. We've got more than a baker's dozen cookie cookbooks!

Today, from 5-7 p.m., Teen Services is hosting a Winter Clothes Drive at the library. If you, or someone you know, are in need of warm clothes, please stop by this afternoon and take some winter gear with no strings attached. Stay warm out there! 🧣🥼

Nobody was ready for this much snow this early, but unlike these four-legged neighbors, you can always stop into the library to warm up and find a good book, movie, or program any time.

Did you know that in Cook County 35% of households cannot afford basic costs of living?* The Little Free Food Pantry in the library's front entrance is a lifeline to support our neighbors in need.

Board Meeting Date Change: The December meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p.m.

We need your clean, gently used winter clothes! Donate to the Winter Clothes Drive today, tomorrow and Wednesday (Dec. 8-10) during the library's open hours. The winter clothes distribution will take place on Friday, Dec. 12 at 5-7 p.m.

Check out one of the top checked out titles of November and get reading for the Winter Reading Challenge! 📚️ Click the link in the comments to place a hold.

Congrats 👏 to another Learn-to-Own recipient! 💻️

Winter Reading begins today! Check the link in the comments for details about each age group's challenges, how to participate, and most importantly, the PRIZES!!! 📚️🏆️

The Library will be closed all day on Saturday, November 29 due to the impending winter storm and expected hazardous road conditions. We will reopen on Sunday, November 30 at noon.

On this Black Friday, like everyday, the library is full of color, light, entertainment, and information. And it's all FREE!

EVENT UPDATE: Holly Jolly Fest - Change of Date - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2-8 p.m.

The Library will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal hours will resume at 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 28.

Winter Reading starts one week from today. Get your books ready!

The library had the opportunity to help out Niles Family Services this morning, dropping off Thanksgiving dinners for homebound residents. We are so thankful for generous staff and community donations that helped to feed 55 families this Thanksgiving. ❤️🤝

Wishing a very happy anniversary to this couple who chose to spend their 31st wedding anniversary at a library program where they created rustic angels in each other's likenesses. ❤️

TEENS: Join us tomorrow, November 20 at 5 p.m. for Sit & Stitch Club. Spend an hour with your fellow crochet and knit artists! Chat, snack, and learn new patterns. Please bring your own materials as supplies will be limited.

Our Winter Newsletter might be arriving in your mailbox a little later than expected, but it's available to read online right now! Don’t forget: program registration for NMDL cardholders opens tomorrow. We can’t wait to see you in this season's programs! Link in comments.

Don't let the cold weather give you the chills! The 3rd floor fireplace is on and it's a toasty place to spend some time out of the elements. 🥶>🔥>😄

Feeling overwhelmed with navigating the internet? Join us tomorrow, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. for Internet Basics, where attendees will learn basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. 💻️📱

Craft Swap is tomorrow! Remember, donations will not be accepted on the day of the event. Entry for ticket holders begins at 10 a.m., all other swappers at 10:30 a.m.

Help brighten this holiday season! If you are able, the library is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation The donation box can be found near the library's front entrance.

In honor of our Veterans, the library has partnered with the Niles Historical and Cultural Center to present a display of service memorabilia from throughout the years. Stop by and check out the display in the Commons area of the library.

Just a few days ago these shelves were empty. We are so grateful for the continued generosity of our community! 👋🙏

Thank you to all of the veterans and their families who joined us today for a wonderful celebration of appreciation for their service.

The craft swap is just over a week away. Are you ready? Drop-off items on Thursday, November 13 ONLY. The big event is on Saturday, November 15.

The library has a new, bigger free mini food pantry in the front vestibule near the entrance. The food is free for anyone to take. Give what you can, and take what you need. Link in comments for additional resources for our neighbors who may be experiencing food insecurity.🤝

The Library of Things Collection includes a number of items that are designed to make tasks a little easier for those who need it. Check out the Tools for Better Living today!

Check out one of the top checked out titles of October and get in on the conversation! 📚️ Click the link in the comments to place a hold.

If you didn't make it to the library for our awesome trick-or-treating events, don't worry because the fun isn't over! Decorations and three photo stations will be up all weekend. Stop by the library for a Halloween-themed photo op!

A digital microscope is one of many things you can borrow from the Library of Things Collection.

Another new computer distributed to a library patron! 💻️🎉

The library will be closed on Friday, October 17 for staff training.

There is a new Hoopla app for Samsung smart TV users.

Check out one of the top checked out titles of last month and see what everyone is talking about! 📚️ Click the link in the comments to place a hold.

Last week, we learned about Puerto Rican cooking with Chef Roberto Pérez. It was delicious! If you're interested in more programming like this one, let us know and keep an eye on the library calendar!

We're thrilled to have another patron who earned a computer through our Learn-to-Own program!

We're celebrating access to books, ideas, and technology this week.

It was a joy to learn about birdwatching and migration this week at Miami Woods! If you're interested in more programming like this one, let us know and keep an eye on the library's calendar!

October is Bilingual Child Month. LOTE 4Kids features storybook videos read by native language speakers in dozens of languages other than English. Available to everyone at the library, and on mobile app for Niles-Maine cardholders.

Pressreader is your connection to global news and information. Available to everyone at the library, and on mobile app for Niles-Maine cardholders.

Did you know that the library's website can be hundreds of languages with Google's site translation tool?

Join us on Sunday, September 28 at 2 p.m. for a live mariachi performance by Imperial Mariachi and take home a fun Spanish craft!

Join us on Sunday, September 28 at 2 p.m. for a live mariachi performance by Imperial Mariachi and take home a fun Spanish craft!

Fall has arrived. Whether you're looking for seasonal recipes, creative inspiration, or autumnal design ideas, you can find it at the library. 🍂

Join us on Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. to learn tips, strategies, and other information about raising neurodivergent children and teens presented by a local childhood disability advocate, a social worker, and an experienced parent.