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Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Grades 4 and up
2025-05-03 14:00:00 2025-05-03 15:00:00 America/Chicago Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat Niles-Maine District Library -

Saturday, May 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-03 14:00:00 2025-05-03 15:00:00 America/Chicago Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat Niles-Maine District Library -

Join us for an exciting event with Dan Santat, beloved author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend and many more!

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, Apr 07 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Apr 08 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Apr 09 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Apr 10 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Apr 11 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 12 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 13 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Spice Club Take-N-Make - Mustard Seeds
Mon, Apr 07, All day
2nd floor
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Mon, Apr 07, All day
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Registration is now closed
Chess Club - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room B
Spring Cleaning: Managing Subscriptions
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Polish Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Spice Club Take-N-Make - Mustard Seeds
Tue, Apr 08, All day
2nd floor
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Tue, Apr 08, All day
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Your Library, Your Future: Free Pizza & Survey Session
Tue, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Wed, Apr 09, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Homeschool Page to Screen Book Club - Grades 3-6
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Ground
Homeschool Page to Screen to Teen Book Club - Grades 7 to 12
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Job Counseling Drop-in Assistance - Provided by Business and Career Services, Inc.
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Vestibule
Tech Help
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Reading Challenge
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Une Annee Book Discussion - The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Your Library, Your Future: Free Breakfast & Survey Session
Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Rainbow Underground: Chappel Roan Listening Party - Grades 7-12
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Rescheduled
Connected for Less: Affordable Internet Options
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson - Virtual
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Craft Central: Cricut EasyPress
Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Art Exploration - Grades 3-8
Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
College Jeopardy - Grades 9-12, Parents Welcome
Fri, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Apr 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
3D Print a Pawn Chess Piece [Advanced Class]
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
How-To Earth Day Festival
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Shake & Read with 1 through 3 - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle Ground
Trivia Takeover - Grades 7-12
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground
Chess Club - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Niles Morning Network
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00am - 9:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace
Cosplay Collective: Magic Staffs - Grades 7-12
Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Book Page Paper Rose
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Reading Challenge
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Sewing Essentials: Seams Good for Hems
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Kids Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Tech Help
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Teen Advisory Board - Grades 7-12
Sat, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Underground
The Library is Closed Today
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Library
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Chess Club - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room B
Spring Cleaning: Digital Wellbeing
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Piece by Piece: Tile Mosaics
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Pokémon Club - Grades 1-5
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Tech Help
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Reading Challenge
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Grow Your Home - Niles Community Development Incentive Program
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room,Franklin Gallery
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Sit & Stitch Club - Grades 7-12
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Connected for Less: Affordable Internet Options
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Drama Club - Grades 3-8
Fri, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground
Digital Animation
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
Cancelled
Potty Training Class - For Parents and/or Caregivers
Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Piece by Piece: Tile Mosaics
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Adaptive Hour - Kids and Teens
Sun, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 7-12
Sun, Apr 27, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Underground
Día del los Niños with LiTTLE LUNAS - For Families
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Online
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Bullet Journal Club - Grades 7-12
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Chess Club - Grades 1-6
Mon, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Reignite Your Resume
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Drop In: Laser-Cut Sports Team Coaster
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Annuals Container Garden Secrets
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Thu, May 01, All day
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
CANCELLED- Mobile Secretary of State DMV Event
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Inclusive Crafting: Papel Picado for Cinco de Mayo - Grades 7-12
Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
BookBites - Redwood Court
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Fri, May 02, All day
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Reading Rainbow Café - Grades 1-5
Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Middle Ground
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Sat, May 03, All day
Tech Help
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Messy Art - For Families
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Free Comic Book Day - All Ages
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Commons
Digital Animation
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio B
Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat - Grades 4 and up
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Register
Virtual and In-Person: Ballet & Books - Ages 3-7 with Caregiver
Sat, May 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Sun, May 04, All day
Mother Goose Olympics - Age 3-6 with Caregiver
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Mon, May 05, All day
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
A Brief Cultural History of Taiwan
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Tue, May 06, All day
Interview with Confidence
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room
Sewing Club: Twist Headband - Grades 7-12
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Búsqueda Web y Navegación de Sitios Web - Web Searching and Website Navigation
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Take-n-Make Cross-Stitch Bookmark - Available on the Lower Level
Wed, May 07, All day
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, May 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
CNC Coaster
Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Global Neighbors - Barefoot Hawaiian Performance
Wed, May 07, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
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