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May the Fourth Be With You

Virtual Star Wars Day
2020-05-04 00:00:00 2020-05-04 23:59:00 America/Chicago May the Fourth Be With You Your House -

Monday, May 04
All day

Add to Calendar 2020-05-04 00:00:00 2020-05-04 23:59:00 America/Chicago May the Fourth Be With You Your House -

There are many ways to Celebrate May the Fourth (from your couch or on the trail) this year!

Raise Money For A Good Cause
Run (or walk) a virtual 4K race by May 31st to raise money for the American Association for Cancer Research: Register Here

Color
Download this (unofficial) Baby Yoda coloring book from Vulture: This Is The Way

Zoom
Join your next Zoom meeting from the Death Star, Hoth, or a number of other locations with these: official Star Wars backgrounds

Storytime
Members of the 501st Legion suit up to read stories aloud: 501st Storytime YouTube Playlist


Make (and eat) Star Wars-themed snacks and drinks:

Ewok Granola Bars

Frosty Bantha Milk

Fruitsabers and Jedi Dip

Jabba the Hummus

Kylo Ren Vegetable Onigiri

Lightsaber Pretzel Sticks

Yoda Soda


Get Crafty

Try your had at paper folding with these fun instructions from Origami Yoda author Tom Angleberger

If you've got a brown paper bag and a few other supplies, you can make Star Wars puppets including Chewbacca

If you've got a well-stocked home office, then you can make an X-Wing Fighter

Read, Watch, & Listen

Check out the whole Origami Yoda series:

The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (OverDrive) (Hoopla)
Darth Paper Strikes Back (OverDrive) (Hoopla)
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee (OverDrive) (Hoopla)
The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett (OverDrive) (Hoopla)
Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue (Hoopla)
Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus (Hoopla)

Audiobooks about Star Wars:

Why We Love Star Wars by Ken Napzok (Hoopla)
The World According to Star Wars by Cass Sunstein (Hoopla)

Star Wars Comics:

Star Wars Adventures: Vol. 1 Heroes of the Galaxy (Hoopla, kid-friendly)
Star Wars Darth Vader: Vol. 1 Vader (Hoopla)
Star Wars: Han Solo (Hoopla)
Star Wars: Poe Dameron (Hoopla)
Star Wars: Princess Leia (Hoopla)
Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes (Hoopla)

Star Wars Ebooks:

Are You Scared, Darth Vader? (Hoopla, kids)
Chewie and the Porgs (Hoopla, kids)
Creatures Big and Small (Hoopla, kids)

Cobalt Squadron (Hoopla, middle grade)
Finn's Story (Hoopla, middle grade)
Star Wars: Spark of the Resistance (Hoopla, middle grade)

Ahsoka (Hoopla, teens)
Leia, Princess of Alderaan (Hoopla, teens)
Star Wars: Rebel Rising (Hoopla, teens)

The Science of Star Wars (Hoopla, nonfiction)

Movies about Star Wars Fandom (and more)

American Jedi (Hoopla)
Big Wonder: Star Wars (Kanopy, part of the Screenwriting 101 series)
Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys (Hoopla)
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Special (Hoopla)
Star Wars: Good Versus Evil (Kanopy, part of the Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy series)


Music from the Star Wars universe

Star Wars: A New Hope soundtrack score by John Williams (Hoopla)
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Hoopla) 
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story soundtrack by Michael Giacchino (Hoopla)
The Mandalorian: Chapter One soundtrack by Ludwig Goransson (Hoopla)

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Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 06 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 07 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 08 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 09 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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Rise and Shine Storytime - Ages 2-6
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
CNC Coaster
Fri, May 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, May 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Art Exploration - Grades 3-8
Fri, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Middle Ground
Poetry Lounge - Grades 7-12
Fri, May 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, May 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground
Sewing Essentials: Make a Boxy Pouch
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Cuentos en Español - Spanish Storytime
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Birds and Reptiles Up Close with CLEARescue - Grades K-6
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Shake & Read with 1 through 3 - Ages 1-3 with Caregiver
Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle Ground
Trivia Takeover - Grades 7-12
Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground
Volgistics - Volunteer Help - Grades 7-12
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace
Watercolor Wonders: Paint a Bouquet Like Van Gogh
Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Best Friends Heart Charms - Laser Cutter Essentials
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
This event is full
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Your Next Move: Navigating the Modern Job Search
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Create a Morse Code Bracelet
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
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
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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
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
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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
Apps for Food Allergies
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio B
Job Fair - Grades 9-12 and Adults
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&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
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
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
Tech Help
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
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
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