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Craft Swap Donation Drop Off
At the Niles-Maine District Library on November 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, people can drop off unused craft supplies for a craft swap. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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Thursday, Nov 12
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Chair Yoga for Adults
Chair Yoga for Adults is a one-hour session from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on November 12, 2026, led by Yoga Joan, where participants can improve flexibility, strength, and coordination and reduce joint pain. It is for ages 18 and up.
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Toddling Thursdays A
Toddling Thursdays A is a 45-minute storytime on November 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM, featuring movement activities and play equipment for children ages 5–12.
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Toddling Thursdays B
Toddling Thursdays B is a 45-minute storytime on November 12, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, featuring movement and play equipment for toddlers. The event lists an age range of 5 to 12 years, though the description refers to little ones who are toddling.
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Social Services: Digital Help
At this free event on November 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, a Niles Family Services professional helps attendees complete sensitive online tasks, fill out online forms, and use benefit websites. It is open to adults 18 and older.
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Wonder Ground
At Wonder Ground, participants ages 5-12 take part in a 30-minute STEAM program exploring questions both large and small on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
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Rainbow Underground
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026 (5:00–6:00 PM), teens ages 13–18 can take part in LGBTQIA+-themed crafts, discussions, and community-building in a supportive space.
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Homework Help
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, teen volunteers are available on a drop-in basis to help students in grades K-7 with their weekly homework, for ages 5-18.
Friday, Nov 13
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Rise and Shine Storytime
At Rise and Shine Storytime, children ages 5-12 enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 13, 2026. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the KidSpace desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Saturday, Nov 14
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Craft Swap
At the Craft Swap on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, attendees can pick up free craft supplies and find creative inspiration, with no donation required. The event is for ages 5 and up.
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Itty Bitty Babies
"Itty Bitty Babies" is a drop-in storytime on November 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where babies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, and playtime. The event is listed for ages 5-12.
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Cuentos en Español
At this 30-minute drop-in event on November 14, 2026, families enjoy stories, songs, and fun rhymes, all in Spanish. It is for children ages 5 to 12.
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Memory Quilts with Author Cozbi A. Cabrera
At this one-hour program on November 14, 2026, children ages 5 to 12 and their families will hear author Cozbi Cabrera discuss her work as a writer, quilter, and doll-maker, then create a quilt square that honors a personal memory.
Sunday, Nov 15
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Catch The Twain: The Musical
"Catch The Twain: The Musical" is a 90-minute show on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, in which Mark Twain returns to life in a humorous, touching musical performance. It is for audiences aged 18 and older.
Monday, Nov 16
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Monday Open Play
Monday Open Play is a drop-in session from 9:30 to 11:30 AM on November 16, 2026, where children ages 5 to 12 can come and play with the toys that will be set out.
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Drink Recipe Sublimation Mugs
At this Makerspace event on November 16, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, participants can sublimate a mug with a recipe for a warm drink, while supplies last. It is open to ages 13 and up.
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Chess Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays
At this Chess Club session on 2026-11-16 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, players for ages 5-12 who already know the basics can play chess with other students, with chess expert Coach Chris available to help players of all levels. It is a drop-in event.
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Knit Wits
Knit Wits is a 90-minute knitting and crocheting group held on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, where participants bring their own needles and yarn to show off projects, exchange ideas, and share resources. It is open to ages 18 and up.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Retro Rewind Bingo
Retro Rewind Bingo is an hour-long musical bingo game held on November 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, where participants test their music knowledge while travelling through the decades. It is for ages 18 and up.
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Cosplay Collective
At the Cosplay Collective on November 17, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, teens ages 13 to 18 are encouraged to attend in cosplay and show off original costume pieces they've made. No location is listed.
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Evening Family Storytime
Evening Family Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in event from 7:00 to 7:30 PM on November 17, 2026, where families read and listen to stories together, with pajamas welcome. It is intended for children ages 5 to 12.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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Wee Wednesdays A
Wee Wednesdays A is a 45-minute storytime on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM, featuring songs, rhymes, and play for babies and caregivers. The event lists an age range of 5-12, but the description says it is geared toward ages 0-12 months and non-walkers.
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Paint Your Own Turkey Tray
At this Thanksgiving-themed event on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants paint their own turkey tray, with supplies provided. It is for ages 18 and up.
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Wee Wednesdays B
Wee Wednesdays B is a 45-minute storytime on November 18, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, featuring songs, rhymes, and play for babies and caregivers. The event is geared toward ages 0-12 months and non-walkers, though the listed age range is 5-12.
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Book Buzz Discussion
At the Book Buzz Discussion on November 18, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, participants take part in a one-hour discussion of a dual-timeline historical novel about Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law. The event is for adults 18 and older.
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Middle Ground Gaming
At Middle Ground Gaming on November 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, drop-in participants can play PS5, Nintendo Switch, or board games, or simply hang out. The event is for ages 5-12, specifically 5th through 8th graders.
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Drink Recipe Sublimation Mugs
At the Makerspace on November 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM, participants can make a sublimation mug printed with a warm drink recipe, while supplies last. The event is for ages 13 and up.
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Regular Meeting of the Library Board
At the Regular Meeting of the Library Board on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, attendees can observe the monthly board meeting, which is open to the public and is for ages 18 and up.
Thursday, Nov 19
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Chair Yoga for Adults
Chair Yoga for Adults is a one-hour session from 9:30 to 10:30 AM on November 19, 2026, for participants aged 18 and up, where they can improve flexibility, strength, and coordination and reduce joint pain with instructor Yoga Joan.
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Toddling Thursdays A
Toddling Thursdays A is a 45-minute storytime on November 19, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:15 AM, with lots of movement and play equipment for toddlers. It is listed for ages 5-12.
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Toddling Thursdays B
"Toddling Thursdays B" is a 45-minute storytime on November 19, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, featuring movement and play equipment for toddlers and wiggly children, listed for ages 5-12. Registration is required.
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Wonder Ground
At Wonder Ground, participants ages 5-12 join a 30-minute STEAM program on November 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:30 PM, exploring questions both large and small.
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Crochet Club
At the Crochet Club on November 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, participants for ages 13-18 can chat with friends and learn new crochet and knit patterns. Attendees should bring their own materials, as supplies will be limited.
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Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions
In this 90-minute session on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, attendees learn what AI is and isn't good at, with a focus on using it wisely for everyday decisions such as driving directions and image filters. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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Homework Help
Homework Help is a drop-in session from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on November 19, 2026, where teen volunteers help K-7 students with their weekly homework assignments. The event is listed for ages 5-18.
Friday, Nov 20
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Nature Meets Technology- Linne Woods, Grove 2
In this two-hour morning event on November 20, 2026, adults 18 and older use apps and binoculars to identify trees, plants, and birds at Linne Woods, Grove 2, guided by experts from the Chicago Bird Alliance and the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
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Rise and Shine Storytime
Rise and Shine Storytime is a 30-minute program on November 20, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 5 to 12. Attendees must pick up a ticket at the KidSpace desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
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Embroider a Kitchen Towel - First Time Attendees Only
At this two-hour event on November 20, 2026, first-time attendees aged 18 and up use a Brother PE800 embroidery machine to embroider a kitchen towel, with supplies provided.
Saturday, Nov 21
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Watercolor Wonders
"Watercolor Wonders" is a two-hour session on November 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for adults aged 18 and up, where participants learn to manage water in watercolor painting through a five-step approach.
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Teen Advisory Board
At the Teen Advisory Board on November 21, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, participants ages 13-18 help plan library programs and events, create displays, and advocate for teens in the community while earning service hours.
Sunday, Nov 22
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Adaptive Hour
Adaptive Hour is a drop-in program on November 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for children ages 5 to 18 with disabilities or diagnoses, along with their family and friends. It is held at the Library during a special before-hours session.
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Dungeons & Dragons
On November 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, participants can join a Dungeons & Dragons gaming meet-up led by Dungeon Master Tess, focused on collaborative story-building. It is for ages 13 to 18.
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Volunteer in KidSpace
Volunteers help out in KidSpace on November 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, for a session that lasts 1.5 hours. The event is open to ages 5 to 18 and is suited to people needing volunteer hours or wanting to help.
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Film w jezyku polskim - Vinci 2
Polish-language screening of the film "Vinci 2" on November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, for viewers aged 18 and over. The description calls it a sequel to Juliusz Machulski's cult hit, featuring Robert Wieckiewicz, Borys Szyc, and Kamila Baar.
Monday, Nov 23
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Monday Open Play
At Monday Open Play on November 23, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, children can drop in to play with the out toys. The event is for ages 5 to 12.
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Threes & Fours: Read & More
At this storytime on November 23, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, children enjoy stories and bouncy songs. The event is listed for ages 5–12, though the title and description refer to preschool-aged children.
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Kids Crochet Workshop
In this kids' crochet workshop, participants learn basic crochet skills and new stitches and make a first project, with materials provided. It is for children ages 5 to 12 and runs from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM on November 23, 2026.
Tuesday, Nov 24
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Pumpkin Pie Monoprint + Watercolor
In this 2.5-hour maker program on November 24, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM), attendees ages 13 and up learn to make monoprints and then add watercolor to a festive pumpkin pie picture. All supplies are provided.