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SUMMARY:NDL Community Art Project: Granny Square Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:NDL Community Art Project: Granny Square Tapestry \nCall for Crocheters! Be part of our Library Community Art Project by contributing a crochet granny square for a tapestry! Community members are invited to submit one handmade granny square to be included in a shared wall hanging. A limited number of squares will be selected for the final piece; all others will be incorporated into a donated item. \nSubmission time period\, June 1 – July 11\, 2026 | During regular library hours | Information Desk | Adults 18+ \nSubmission Guidelines: \n\nSubmission Form: All entries must be accompanied by a completed submission form.\nSubmission Location: Entries must be submitted in person at the Information Desk.\nSubmission Period: June 1 – July 11\, 2026\, during regular library hours.\nEntry Limit: One square per person. Each granny square must be handmade by the individual submitting it.\nSize: Finished squares should measure approximately 5” x 5”\, with all ends woven in.\nYarn: Worsted-weight yarn is required.\nHook Size: Any hook size may be used\, as long as the finished square measures 5” x 5”.\nColors: All colors are welcome—creativity is encouraged!\nPattern: Any pattern may be used\, provided it results in a 5” x 5” finished square.\nCondition: Submissions must be clean\, odor-free\, and neatly finished.\nReturns: Submissions will not be returned.\nUnused Squares: Squares not selected for the final tapestry will be used in a donated item.\nProject Completion: Late August 2026.\nSkill Level: All skill levels are welcome to participate.\n\nA submission form is required.\nYou do not need a library card to participate in this project.\nFor more information\, please contact Niles District Library\, at programming@nileslibrary.net or 269-683-8545 ext. 116.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/ndl-community-art-project-granny-square-tapestry/2026-07-01/
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SUMMARY:Summer Scavenger Hunt: Presidential Edition Begins
DESCRIPTION:Summer Scavenger Hunt: Presidential Edition \nTo celebrate the 250th anniversary of America\, we will have a Presidential themed scavenger hunt the whole month of July.  Locate all the hidden Presidents to be able to win the prize!
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/summer-scavenger-hunt-presidential-edition-begins/
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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/2026-07-01/
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