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In Person: Laser Cutting Basics

The laser cutter can be intimidating, but fun! Learn how to create a design with Inkscape that can be cut with our laser cutter. Basic computer skills are required.

Niles-Maine District Library
books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the library

Upcoming events

Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Kids Sewing Machines - Grade 4-7
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Ground
This event is full
Tech Help
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Rangoli Art Workshop
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Special Meeting of the Library Board
Wed, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Sewing Essentials: Seams Good Tote
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Studio B
Registration is now closed
Kids Lunch - USDA sponsored free lunch for children under 18
Thu, Aug 14, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Opowiadania po Polsku - Polish Storytime
Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Rainbow Underground: Name Pennants - Grades 7-12
Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Sublimation Keychain
Fri, Aug 15, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Sublimation Keychain
Sat, Aug 16, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tech Help
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B
Teen Advisory Board - Grades 7-12
Sat, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Underground
Libera el potencial de tu iPhone
Sat, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Studio B
Story Time From Space - Ages 3-7 with Caregiver
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Knit Wits
Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room
Cosplay Collective - Grades 7-12
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Make A Banned Books Bookmark
Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Evening Family Storytime - Ages 2-6 with Caregiver
Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
Wee Wednesdays A - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wee Wednesdays B - Ages 0-12 months with Caregiver
Wed, Aug 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Book Buzz Discussion (Virtual & In-Person) - The Briar Club
Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room
Une Année Book Club - Say Hello to My Little Friend
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Regular Meeting of the Library Board - Monthly Meeting
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room
Toddling Thursdays - Ages 12-24 Months with Caregiver
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full
Inclusive Crafting: Air Dry Clay Locker Magnets - Grades 7-12
Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Android Upkeep: Stay Fast, Stay Secure
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full
Inner Space Exploration Through Meditation - VIRTUAL
Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Card Embossing
Fri, Aug 22, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Rise and Shine Storytime - All Ages with Caregiver
Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Virtual Fridays
Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B
Drama Club - Grades 3-8
Fri, Aug 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full
Itty Bitty Babies - Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver
Sat, Aug 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
ACT Practice Test - Grades 9-12
Sat, Aug 23, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Card Embossing
Sat, Aug 23, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Designing a Coaster in Procreate
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Studio B
This event is full
Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 7-12
Sun, Aug 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen Underground
This event is full
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
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 - Vinyl Sticker
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 - Button Making
Fri, Aug 29, 9:30am - 6:30pm
Summer Reading Maker Craft - Vinyl Sticker
Sat, Aug 30, 9:30am - 4:30pm
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
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Inclusive Crafting: Frida Kahlo Flower Crowns - Grades 7-12
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Google Docs 1 - Basics
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help - Grades K-7
Thu, Sep 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Boba Tea + Anime Club - Grades 7-12
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Tech Help
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle Ground
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
KidSpace
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
KidSpace
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Reading with Rover - Grades 1-6
Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
KidSpace
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Chair Yoga for Adults - VIRTUAL
Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Rainbow Underground: Zine Making - Grades 7-12
Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Windows 11: Mastering The Basics
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
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
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am
Middle Ground - Grades 5-8
Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Middle Ground
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