How Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk Help Us Find Meaning with Author Alex Hutchinson

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2 – 3 PM. Join us as Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.

Kids Club: Make Your Own Air-Dry Clay

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Make air-dry clay out of common household ingredients!

Adult Book Chat

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Join us to discuss "Shakespeare: The Man who Pays the Rent" by Judi Dench.

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Cereal Drive 2026

The library is collecting boxes of cereal to benefit Niles Community Services.

Special Events and Programs

Here's a list of other great things happening that may not be shown on our Calendar.

Letter from the Director

Public libraries succeed by remaining closely connected to the communities they serve.

Butterflies & Birdhouses

Watch live caterpillars grow into butterflies at the library! Each time you check out items from the library, enter a drawing to win a free handmade wooden birdhouse!