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Make a Pinwheel Galaxy

Kids and Teens
2025-06-19 16:00:00 2025-06-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Make a Pinwheel Galaxy Niles-Maine District Library - Middle Ground

Thursday, June 19
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-19 16:00:00 2025-06-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Make a Pinwheel Galaxy Niles-Maine District Library - Middle Ground

Galaxies are amazing to explore. Create a Galaxy Pinwheel Science Model that you can spin a trillion times! DROP IN

DROP IN for this free event!

TAGS: | Crafts & Making |

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
We're closed Sunday May 25 due to Library Closed
Mon, May 19 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 20 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 21 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 22 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 23 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Library Closed)
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Niles Morning Network
Tue, May 20, 7:00am - 9:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Bunny Boxes - Ages 0-4
Tue, May 20, All day
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace
Paws to Relax - Grades 7-12
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Underground
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - Restless by William Boyd
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Final Exams Study Hall - Grades 7-12
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Underground
Ikebana Workshop
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Gallery
This event is full
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Rescheduled
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Sit & Stitch Club - Grades 7-12
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Drama Club - Grades 3-8
Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 5:00pm
3D Print a Cheesy Bookmark [Beginner]
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
This event is full
The Library is Closed Today
Sun, May 25, All day
Library
The Library is Closed Today
Mon, May 26, All day
Library
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Pokémon Club - Grades 1-5
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Cosplay Collective: Fantasy Bracers - Grades 7-12
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Polish Language Focus Group
Tue, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Wed, May 28, All day
Online
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Tech Help
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Garden Care Basics
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Fri, May 30, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Sat, May 31, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Sun, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Parachute Play - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Sun, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Mon, Jun 02, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Knit Wits
Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Garden Helpers - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Volgistics - Volunteer Help - Grades 7-12
Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Polish Book Discussion
Mon, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Tue, Jun 03, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sewing Club: Reusable Water Balloons - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Microsoft Word Basics
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Wed, Jun 04, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Wed, Jun 04, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Thu, Jun 05, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Thu, Jun 05, 9:30am - 8:30pm
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Inclusive Crafting: Pride Flag Keychains - Grades 7-12
Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
BookBites - The Sweetness of Forgetting
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 7:00pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Planetarium Show - For Families
Fri, Jun 06, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
6901 W. Oakton, Niles, IL 60714
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Planetarium Show - For Families
Fri, Jun 06, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
6901 W. Oakton, Niles, IL 60714
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Global Neighbors: Take-N-Make Bag - Solar System Necklace
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Sat, Jun 07, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Tech Help
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Messy Art - For Families
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Fused Glass Suncatchers - First-Time Attendees Only
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Global Neighbors: Take-N-Make Bag - Solar System Necklace
Sun, Jun 08, All day
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Sun, Jun 08, All day
Yarn Bomb the Library Projects Drop Off
Sun, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jun 09, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Canva for Business
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Exploring an Ocean Moon - Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Fabric Bookmarks
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Watercolor Wonders: Beach Scene
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Tech Help
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jun 12, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Rainbow Underground: What does Pride mean to you? - Grades 7-12
Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Beyond Cable: Mastering Streaming Services
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Fri, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Art Exploration - Grades 3-8
Fri, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Shakespeare Project of Chicago - King Lear
Fri, Jun 13, 6:45pm - 10:00pm
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Jun 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
3D Jewlery: Design an Abstract 3D Pendant [Intermediate]
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sat, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Launch - All Ages
Sat, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Yarn Bomb the Library- Stars, Planets, Rockets, Aliens!
Sat, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Sun, Jun 15, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace
Global Neighbors: Space Club Take-N-Make - Tang Pie
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Musical Mondays - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Middle Ground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jun 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Mon, Jun 16, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Count Down to Kindergarten - For Emerging Kindergarteners
Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Middle Ground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Knit Wits
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Global Neighbors: Summer Cinema - Galaxy Quest
Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Global Neighbors: Space Club Take-N-Make - Tang Pie
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Tue, Jun 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
International Garbage Man Day - Ages 3-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Cosplay Collective - Grades 7-12
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Microsoft Word: Editing Tools
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - God of the Woods
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Kids Sewing Machines - Grade 4-7
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Ground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Wed, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
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Applying for Jobs Online - At Maine Township Town Hall
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom - For Families
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Une Année Book Club - The Rachel Incident
Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Sewing Essentials: Make a Crossbody Bag
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Summer Reading Game Play - For KidSpace Summer Reading Participants
Thu, Jun 19, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Make a Pinwheel Galaxy - Kids and Teens
Thu, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
PC Troubleshooting for Beginners
Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Book Buddies Volunteer Orientation - Teens and Adults
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
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