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Middle Ground

Grades 5-8
2025-09-03 15:00:00 2025-09-03 17:00:00 America/Chicago Middle Ground Niles-Maine District Library - Middle Ground

Wednesday, September 03
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 15:00:00 2025-09-03 17:00:00 America/Chicago Middle Ground Niles-Maine District Library - Middle Ground

5th-8th Graders can use the Middle Ground uninterrupted for gaming, crafting, or just hanging out. DROP IN

Use of the video game equipment is now available during Middle Ground hours. Please check calendar for dates and times.

TAGS: | Games | Crafts & Making |

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 7-12
Sun, Aug 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration is now closed
Adaptive Hour - Kids and Teens
Sun, Aug 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Origami Club - Grades 3-6
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting Your Digital World
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Finance Committee Meeting
Tue, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room
Cancelled
Tech Help
Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Meeting of the Library Board - Strategic Planning Retreat
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Online
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Paint a Space Umbrella
Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Sit & Stitch - Grades 7-12
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Button Making
Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Laser Engraved Coaster
Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Vinyl Sticker
Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Laser Engraved Coaster
Sat, Aug 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Button Making
Sat, Aug 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Vinyl Sticker
Sat, Aug 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm
The Library is Closed Today
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Library
Sewing Club: Strawberry Keychain - Grades 7-12
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Inclusive Crafting: Frida Kahlo Flower Crowns - Grades 7-12
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Google Docs 1 - Basics
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
BookBites - A Great Country
Thu, Sep 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Doodle Club - Grades 3-6
Fri, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Sep 05, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
Foraging 101 at Miami Woods
Fri, Sep 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Messy Art - For Families
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
KidSpace
Tech Help
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Emboss a Card for Grandparents' Day
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Commons
Ballet & Books - Ages 3-7 with Caregiver
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Knit Wits
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle Ground
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Tech Help
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
KidSpace
This event is full
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
KidSpace
This event is full
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
KidSpace
Special Meeting of the Library Board
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 7:15pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Rainbow Underground: Zine Making - Grades 7-12
Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Windows 11: Mastering The Basics
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Learn the Library App
Fri, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Vestibule
Virtual Reality Fridays
Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Middle Ground
Photopea: Editing photos
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Storytime with Author Srividhya Venkat - Grades K-5
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A
Fingerboarding: Build, Skate, & Play - Grades 3-8
Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Commons Meeting Room B
Beaded Eye-Glasses Holder Chains
Sun, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Spice Club Take-N-Make - Taco Seasoning
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Garden Helpers - Grades 7-12
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground
Chess Club - First & Third Mondays - Grades 1-6
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Cómo Comprar en Línea - Spanish Program: How to Shop Online
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Knit Wits
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Spice Club Take-N-Make - Taco Seasoning
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Cosplay Collective: Open Crafting - Grades 7-12
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Windows 11: Beyond the Basics (Intermediate)
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - Broken Country
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Special Meeting of the Library Board - Public Hearing 2025-2026 Tentative Budget-Ordinance 25-02
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Board Room
Global Neighbors: Piraguas y Piropos
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Canva for Business - Making Logos in Canva
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Studio B
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Pixel Art: Sublimation Keychains
Fri, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Commons
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
Tech Help
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Teen Advisory Board - Grades 7-12
Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Underground
Upcycled Spooky Lanterns
Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration opens Monday, August 25 2025 at 9:00am
Caregiving Tips & Effective Communication - For People Living with Dementia
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
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