Coffee With A Lawyer: Estate Planning with Gwendolyn Powell Braswell, Legacy Counsel, Trust & Estate Law Tuesday, June 17 | 6 pm - 7 pm | Board Room | Adults 18+ Got legal questions about a specific topic? Join us for a relaxed coffee hour with a local attorney—each session focuses on a different area […]
Wednesdays | 10 – 10:30 am | Storytime Room | Birth - Age 2 (recommended) Baby storytime is intended for babies and toddlers. This lapsit program will have one story, one song, and a fingerplay. This program fosters a connection between baby and parent, while teaching them basic Storytime concepts. No registration required. You do […]
// Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11 am | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities // Join us for Storytime! There will be three stories, two songs, and a craft. This Storytime introduces preschool concepts and routines to prepare your little one for school. No registration required. You do not need a library card to […]
Cooking on a Budget: Culinary Skills with Pantry Essentials Wednesday, June 18th | 6pm - 7:30pm | Community Room | Adults Learn essential kitchen skills, food safety, and advanced cooking techniques while discovering how to make the most of pantry staples, food bank items, and commodity food box ingredients. Join Christian Haack, Michigan State University Extension Community Nutrition […]
// Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11 am | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities // Join us for Storytime! There will be three stories, two songs, and a craft. This Storytime introduces preschool concepts and routines to prepare your little one for school. No registration required. You do not need a library card to […]
MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays| 11 am - 3 pm | MakerSpace | Ages 18+ Come into the MakerSpace, explore the Library of Things, or utilize our space for your project. There are a variety of tools available for you to use - the possibilities are endless! Some craft supplies will be […]
Thursdays | 4 - 5:30 pm | Board Room | Ages 13-18 Teen D&D Club Team A - A game based around role-playing as a character you, the player designs, in a fantasy-based world. You and the others players create adventures and become heroes of the world. The Dungeon Master weaves the tale your characters […]
Teen Gaming: 1:00pm in Moyser Put on your game face and test out some items from our Library of Things. Want to continue playing? Have your parent or guardian get sign up to check out from our Things Collection! Teens will meet with Matt every other Friday afternoon this summer. Ages 12-18 June 20th: SMASH […]
3rd Saturdays | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Youth Services | All Ages & Abilities Love to play chess? All ages and abilities are welcome! Don't know how to play? No worries, we can teach you! No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
Messy Monday: Mondays at 1:00pm in the Makerspace Messy Monday is a fun art class for kids. Be prepared to get a bit messy! We will be meeting in the Makerspace. Registration required. See website for details. June 23rd: Butterfly Symmetry Painting
Mondays | 6:30 pm | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities Evening Storytime is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful night together as a family. We will have three themed stories and wiggle songs, followed by a craft. Feel free to wear your jammies! No registration required. You do not need a library […]
Kits Available Tuesdays at 10 | Ages 8-18 | Pick up in Youth Services Get ready to level up your cooking skills! Whether you are a beginner, or a more experienced culinary artist, you’ll learn how to make something simple and tasty with our to-go kits. Video tutorial can be viewed on our YouTube or […]
Sleeping Beauty and the Handsome Prince Marionette Show Tuesday, June 24th @10:30am in the Rotunda The famous French fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty and the Handsome Prince" by Jean Kuecher's Marionette Playhouse, will dazzle all ages with beautiful handcrafted marionettes on strings. The Good Fairy helps the Handsome Prince battle the Dragon belonging to the Wicked […]
Stem Stars: Teens Weekly on Tuesdays | 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Community Room | Grades 6-12 Attention teen scientists! This program has you exercising your brains with fun STEM-themed activities! Admission is free. No registration is required. For more information contact youthservices@nileslibrary.net or call 269-683-8545.
Tuesdays | 4:30-5:15 pm | Patti’s Place | Grades 3-5 Attention tween scientists! This program has you exercising your brains with fun STEM-themed activities! Admission is free. No registration is required.
Wednesdays | 10 – 10:30 am | Storytime Room | Birth - Age 2 (recommended) Baby storytime is intended for babies and toddlers. This lapsit program will have one story, one song, and a fingerplay. This program fosters a connection between baby and parent, while teaching them basic Storytime concepts. No registration required. You do […]
// Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11 am | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities // Join us for Storytime! There will be three stories, two songs, and a craft. This Storytime introduces preschool concepts and routines to prepare your little one for school. No registration required. You do not need a library card to […]
Yoga to Release and De-Stress Meets every other Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | Community Room | Ages 18+ In this 60-minute adult class, you will slow down and follow your breath. Connecting breath to movements can improve your posture, reduce joint compression, calm your mind, and increase your focus. We will begin class with […]
// Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11 am | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities // Join us for Storytime! There will be three stories, two songs, and a craft. This Storytime introduces preschool concepts and routines to prepare your little one for school. No registration required. You do not need a library card to […]
MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays| 11 am - 3 pm | MakerSpace | Ages 18+ Come into the MakerSpace, explore the Library of Things, or utilize our space for your project. There are a variety of tools available for you to use - the possibilities are endless! Some craft supplies will be […]
Thursdays | 4 - 5:30 pm | Board Room | Ages 13-18 Teen D&D Club Team A - A game based around role-playing as a character you, the player designs, in a fantasy-based world. You and the others players create adventures and become heroes of the world. The Dungeon Master weaves the tale your characters […]
Coffee With A Lawyer: Bankruptcy With Thomas R. Betker, Armstrong, Betker & Schaeffer PLC Friday, June 27th | 11 am - 12 pm | Board Room | Adults 18+ Got legal questions about a specific topic? Join us for a relaxed coffee hour with a local attorney—each session focuses on a different area of law. […]
Every other Friday | 4:30 pm | Patti's Place | Ages 12-18 Art is no mistakes, just happy accidents. Join us for this series of joyous art classes! No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event. June 13th: Origami June 27th: Watercolor Whales July 11th: Hungry Hippos July […]
Fernwood Photography Club Reception Saturday, June 28th | 12 pm- 2 pm | Eleanor and Mowitt Drew Gallery | All Ages Join us for an afternoon celebrating the art of photography, featuring stunning work from members of the Fernwood Photography Club. From landscapes and portraits to abstract compositions, this exhibit showcases the talent and creativity […]
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults Every other Saturday | 1 - 3 pm | Lower Level Classroom | Ages 18+ Embark on an epic journey with our library-led Dungeon Master in a thrilling game of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition! Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or brand new to the game, all are welcome. We meet every other Saturday, and all […]
Messy Monday: Mondays at 1:00pm in the Makerspace Messy Monday is a fun art class for kids. Be prepared to get a bit messy! We will be meeting in the Makerspace. Registration required. See website for details. June 30th: Scratch Art
Meets Everyother Monday | 6pm - 7:30pm | Community Room | 18+ Attention, authors! Are you looking for a supportive community of fellow writers? Join us every other Monday for the Creative Writers Club! Led by English Professor Joe Coti, sessions include learning new ideas, free writing, and engaging in workshopping. New members are always […]
Mondays | 6:30 pm | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities Evening Storytime is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful night together as a family. We will have three themed stories and wiggle songs, followed by a craft. Feel free to wear your jammies! No registration required. You do not need a library […]
Kits Available Tuesdays at 10 | Ages 8-18 | Pick up in Youth Services Get ready to level up your cooking skills! Whether you are a beginner, or a more experienced culinary artist, you’ll learn how to make something simple and tasty with our to-go kits. Video tutorial can be viewed on our YouTube or […]
2025 Niles District Library Writing Contest Begins Entry Guidelines: Entry Dates: July 1 – 31, 2025 One entry per participant. All entries must be original works created by the entrant. Plagiarized submissions will be disqualified. Authors retain full rights to their submitted stories. 📄 Submission Instructions: You may fill out a submission cover sheet (available at the Youth Services Desk) and […]
Tuesdays | 4:30-5:15 pm | Patti’s Place | Grades 3-5 Attention tween scientists! This program has you exercising your brains with fun STEM-themed activities! Admission is free. No registration is required.
Stem Stars: Teens Weekly on Tuesdays | 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Community Room | Grades 6-12 Attention teen scientists! This program has you exercising your brains with fun STEM-themed activities! Admission is free. No registration is required. For more information contact youthservices@nileslibrary.net or call 269-683-8545.
Acoustic Jam Session Monthly on the first Tuesday | 5pm - 7:30pm | Rotunda Gallery | 18+ Calling all musicians! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love to strum along, this new program is for anyone who enjoys making music with others in a relaxed, group setting. Bring your instrument, meet fellow music lovers, […]
Wednesdays | 10 – 10:30 am | Storytime Room | Birth - Age 2 (recommended) Baby storytime is intended for babies and toddlers. This lapsit program will have one story, one song, and a fingerplay. This program fosters a connection between baby and parent, while teaching them basic Storytime concepts. No registration required. You do […]
// Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11 am | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities // Join us for Storytime! There will be three stories, two songs, and a craft. This Storytime introduces preschool concepts and routines to prepare your little one for school. No registration required. You do not need a library card to […]
// Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:30-11 am | Storytime Room | All Ages & Abilities // Join us for Storytime! There will be three stories, two songs, and a craft. This Storytime introduces preschool concepts and routines to prepare your little one for school. No registration required. You do not need a library card to […]
MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays| 11 am - 3 pm | MakerSpace | Ages 18+ Come into the MakerSpace, explore the Library of Things, or utilize our space for your project. There are a variety of tools available for you to use - the possibilities are endless! Some craft supplies will be […]
Thursdays | 4 - 5:30 pm | Board Room | Ages 13-18 Teen D&D Club Team A - A game based around role-playing as a character you, the player designs, in a fantasy-based world. You and the others players create adventures and become heroes of the world. The Dungeon Master weaves the tale your characters […]
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620 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
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9 am–8 pm
Friday & Saturday
10 am–6 pm
Sunday
CLOSED
(Lab closes 15 minutes early every day)
3rd Tuesdays @ 5 pm in the Board Room