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SUMMARY:Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest \nCelebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit original work for a chance to gain recognition and win prizes. Whether you enjoy writing short stories or poetry\, this is your opportunity to express yourself through your work. \nWriting categories: Please check one box.   \nYouth (author’s age 8 – 12) \n\nuncheckedStory (up to 5\,000 words)\n\nTeen (author’s age 13 – 17) \n\nuncheckedStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nuncheckedMini Lit (short stories and essays – less than 1\,000 words )\nuncheckedPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nAdult (author’s age 18+) \n\nuncheckedStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nuncheckedMini Lit (short stories and essays – less than 1\,000 words )\nuncheckedPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nWriting Contest – Rules & Submission Information \nEntry Period: July 1–31\, 2026 \n\nOne entry per participant. All rights to the story remain the property of the author.\nEntries must be the original work of the participant. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.\nWorks created with AI tools or containing AI-generated content are not considered original and will not be accepted.\nA completed Submission Cover Sheet must accompany each entry.\nThe story title must appear at the top of each page\, and all pages must be numbered.\nThe author’s name must not appear anywhere on the manuscript.\n\nSubmission Options: \n\nDeliver it in person to the Youth Services Desk at the Niles District Library during regular library hours.\nSubmit online at www.nileslibrary.com/writing-contest\n\nWinners Announcement:\nWinners will be announced Monday\, August 17\, 2026\, on the library website and social media channels.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/2026-annual-ndl-writing-contest/2026-07-28/
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SUMMARY:Stem Stars: Teens
DESCRIPTION:Stem Stars: Teens\n\nWeekly on Tuesdays | 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm | Community Room | Grades 6-12 \nAttention teen scientists! This program has you exercising your brains with fun STEM-themed activities!\nAdmission is free. No registration is required. \nFor more information contact youthservices@nileslibrary.net or call 269-683-8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/stem-stars-teens/2026-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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SUMMARY:Stem Stars: Tweens
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays | 4:30-5:15 pm | Patti’s Place | Grades 3-5 \nAttention tween scientists! This program has you exercising your brains with fun STEM-themed activities! \nAdmission is free. No registration is required.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/stem-stars-tweens/2026-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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SUMMARY:Magic: the Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays | 6 – 7 pm | Patti’s Place | Ages 8-18\nWeekly on Tuesday\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join the wonderful world of Magic: the Gathering\, the deck building card game! Battle your friends in a head-to-head strategy game. No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/magic-the-gathering-17/2026-07-28/
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SUMMARY:Book To Table Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Book To Table Book Club\nMeeting on the 4th Tuesday of the Month | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Board Room | Ages 18+\nLove books and tasty bites? Join Book to Table Book Club\, our unique book club where literature meets food! Each month\, we’ll gather to discuss our latest read while sharing snacks. Bring a dish to share\, and enjoy a fun\, casual conversation with fellow book lovers. Come for the books\, stay for the food.\n\n2026\nJanuary 28 – The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick\nFebruary 25 – A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America\, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan\nMarch 25 – The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett\nApril 22- Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall\nMay 27- A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke\nJune 24 – TBD\nJuly 22 – TBD\nAugust – 26 – TBD\nSeptember 23 – TBD\nOctober 28 – TBD\nNovember 25 – TBD\nDecember – No Meeting\n\n\nNo registration is required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.\nFor more information about this program or other library services please email programming@nileslibrary.net or call Niles District Library at 269-683-8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/book-to-table-book-club-2-2/2026-07-28/
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