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Winter Reading Challenge: Loot Box Friday

Grades 7-12

2025-12-05 00:00:00 2025-12-05 23:59:00 America/Chicago Winter Reading Challenge: Loot Box Friday Niles-Maine District Library - Teen Underground

Friday, December 05
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-12-05 00:00:00 2025-12-05 23:59:00 America/Chicago Winter Reading Challenge: Loot Box Friday Niles-Maine District Library - Teen Underground

Niles-Maine District Library

Teen Underground

Teens registered for our Winter Reading Challenge and who read for at least one hour during the week can stop by the Teen Underground every Friday to pick a prize out of our Loot Box!

It's never too late to register for the Winter Reading Challenge. Join at any time from December 1st - February 28th to join in the fun and start earning prizes!

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Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
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Mon, Nov 03 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Nov 04 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Nov 05 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Nov 06 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Nov 07 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Nov 08 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Battle of the Books
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Toymaker Workshop
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vestibule
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Inclusive Crafting: Fleece Scarves - Grades 7-12
Thu, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
BookBites - Ella
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
KidSpace
A Veterans Celebration - Let Freedom Ring with the Maureen Christine Trio
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Doodle Club - Grades 3-6
Fri, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Nov 07, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
CPR and First Aid Training - For Teachers and Caregivers
Sat, Nov 08, 9:45am - 12:45pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Middle Ground
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Middle Ground
Advanced ChatGPT - Making AI Work for You!
Sat, Nov 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Dinosaur Dimensions - For Families
Sun, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Embroider a Kitchen Towel - First-Time Attendees Only
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Tue, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
PC Purchasing Guide
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Tech Help
Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Make a Rustic Angel
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
KidSpace
This event is full
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Nov 12, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
KidSpace
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
KidSpace
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Nov 12, 7:15pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace
Craft Swap Donation Drop Off
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Sewing Essentials: Sew a Holiday Coaster
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Rainbow Underground: "Love, Simon" Watch Party - Grades 7-12
Thu, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
KidSpace
Virtual Reality Fridays
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
Tech Help
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio A
Craft Swap
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Teen Advisory Board - Grades 7-12
Sat, Nov 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Underground
Drum Jam - Grades 1-8
Sun, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Chess Club - First & Third Mondays - Grades 1-6
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Knit Wits
Mon, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
The Unpopular Child: Helping Every Child Belong - For Teachers and Caregivers
Mon, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Studio B
Internet Basics
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Studio B
Cosplay Collective: Open Crafting - Grades 7-12
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - Time of the Child
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Watercolor Card Making
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Battle of the Books
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Sit & Stitch Club - Grades 7-12
Thu, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Canva for Business - Creating Posts for Social Media
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Middle Ground
Custom 3D Holiday Decoration [Beginner]
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
This event is full
Watercolor Card Making
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Volunteer in KidSpace - Grades 6 and up
Sun, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
KidSpace
Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 7-12
Sun, Nov 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Underground
This event is full
Adaptive Hour - Kids and Teens
Sun, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fused Glass: Night Light
Sun, Nov 23, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Middle Ground Mornings - Grades 5-8
Mon, Nov 24, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middle Ground
Kids Crochet Workshop - Grades 4-6
Mon, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Middle Ground
Bullet Journal Club - Grades 7-12
Mon, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Middle Ground Mornings - Grades 5-8
Tue, Nov 25, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middle Ground
Kids Crochet Workshop - Grades 4-6
Tue, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Middle Ground
Cloud Essentials: Store, Share, & Sync
Tue, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Middle Ground Mornings - Grades 5-8
Wed, Nov 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middle Ground
Kids Crochet Workshop - Grades 4-6
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Middle Ground
Tech Help
Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
The Library Closes at 5pm Today
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Library
The Library is Closed Today
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Library
Social Justice Reading Club - Due Date - Grades 7-12
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Online
Middle Ground Mornings - Grades 5-8
Fri, Nov 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middle Ground
Virtual Reality Fridays
Fri, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Drama Club - Grades 3-8
Fri, Nov 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Winter Reading Club - Ages 3-13
Mon, Dec 01, All day
Knit Wits
Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room
Chess Club - First & Third Mondays - Grades 1-6
Mon, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Polish Book Discussion
Mon, Dec 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Tots & Crafts - Ages 2-5 with Caregiver
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Sewing Club: Bag Charms - Grades 7-12
Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Battle of the Books
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Decoupage a Trinket Dish
Wed, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Wednesday, November 5 2025 at 9:00am
Genealogy 101: Unlocking the Secrets of Your Family Tree
Wed, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Toddling Thursdays A - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Dec 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Toddling Thursdays B - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Dec 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Middle Ground
Wonder Ground - Grades 1-4
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Inclusive Crafting: No-Sew Fleece Blankets - Grades 7-12
Thu, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Sewing Essentials: Hand Warmers
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
Registration opens Thursday, November 6 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Adult Winter Reading Challenge Kickoff Party
Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Winter Reading Challenge: Loot Box Friday - Grades 7-12
Fri, Dec 05, All day
Teen Underground
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Doodle Club - Grades 3-6
Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Middle Ground
Shakespeare Project of Chicago - A Christmas Memory
Fri, Dec 05, 6:45pm - 10:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Thursday, November 20 2025 at 9:00am
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