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Registration opens:
May 20th, 2025

Art Exploration

Grades 3-8
2025-06-13 16:30:00 2025-06-13 17:30:00 America/Chicago Art Exploration Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Friday, June 13
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-13 16:30:00 2025-06-13 17:30:00 America/Chicago Art Exploration Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A&B

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A&B

Learn about a famous art movement, artist, or a special creative technique, then use our colorful supplies to create a masterpiece of your own. REGISTER

Registration for Niles-Maine District Library patrons begins May 20, and opens to all starting May 27, 2025.

TAGS: | Crafts & Making |

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, May 12 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 13 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 14 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 15 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 16 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Homeschool Page to Screen Book Club - Grades 3-6
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Ground
Homeschool Page to Screen to Teen Book Club - Grades 7 to 12
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tech Help
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Reading with Rover - Grades K-6
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
KidSpace
This event is full
Reading with Rover - Grades K-6
Wed, May 14, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
KidSpace
This event is full
Reading with Rover - Grades K-6
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
KidSpace
This event is full
Special Meeting of the Library Board
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room
Reading with Rover - Grades K-6
Wed, May 14, 7:15pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Zine Workshop
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Surf Smarter: Mastering Your Browser
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond - Virtual
Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Register
Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Craft Central: Sewing Machine
Fri, May 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Commons
Kids Crochet - Grades 4-6
Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Build a Fairy Garden Jar - Grades 7-12
Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Tech Help
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Job Fair - Grades 9-12 and Adults
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Apps for Food Allergies
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio B
All About Birds Storytime - Ages 3-7
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle Ground
Polish Film "White Courage" - "Biala Odwaga" film Marcina Koszalka.
Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Final Exams Study Hall - Grades 7-12
Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Underground
Volgistics - Volunteer Help - Grades 7-12
Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Global Neighbors - Filipino Cooking with Chef Jen
Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
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
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
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
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
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
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
3D Print a Cheesy Bookmark [Beginner]
Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
This event is full
The Library is Closed Today
Mon, May 26, All day
Library
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
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Wed, May 28, All day
Online
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
Parachute Play - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Sun, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Mon, Jun 02, All day
Knit Wits - Temperature Blanket
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
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Tue, Jun 03, All day
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
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
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
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
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Sat, Jun 07, All day
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
Take & Make: Pony Bead Bracelet - Available on the lower level
Sun, Jun 08, All day
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
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
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 12:00am
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
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