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Registration opens:
August 20th, 2026

Reader's Theater

Grades 1-6
2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago Reader's Theater Niles-Maine District Library - Middle Ground

Wednesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago Reader's Theater Niles-Maine District Library - Middle Ground

Bring a book to life with us. We'll turn our favorite picture books into live theatre starring you and your friends. REGISTER

Registration for Niles-Maine District card holders and students in our district begins August 20, 2026 and is open to all starting September 1, 2026. Please register for all three days of this program series, September 16, 23, and 30.

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Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
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Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Rainbow Underground - Grades 7-12
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Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
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Middle Ground
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Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
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Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:15am
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Middle Ground
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