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SUMMARY:2025 Niles District Library Writing Contest Begins
DESCRIPTION:2025 Niles District Library Writing Contest Begins \nEntry Guidelines: \n\nEntry Dates: July 1 – 31\, 2025\nOne entry per participant.\nAll entries must be original works created by the entrant.\nPlagiarized submissions will be disqualified.\nAuthors retain full rights to their submitted stories.\n\n📄 Submission Instructions: \n\nYou may fill out a submission cover sheet (available at the Youth Services Desk) and submit a printed version of your work in person.\n\n\nFill out the digital submission form on our website (Nileslibrary.com) and attach your work.\n\n🏆 Winners Announcement:  Monday\, August 11\, 2025 \nCategories \nYouth ( Ages 0 – 12) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\n\nTeen (Ages 13 – 17) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories\, and essays less than 1\,000 words )\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nAdult (Ages 18+) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories\, and essays less than 1\,000 words )\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nYou do not need a library card to participate in this FREE event.  \nFor more information\, please contact Niles District Library\, at Youthservices@nileslibrary.net or 269-683-8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/2025-niles-district-library-writing-contest-starts/
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SUMMARY:Messy Monday: Pom Pom Painting
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 1 pm | MakerSpace | Recommended for Ages 3-12 \nMessy Monday is a fun art class for kids. Be prepared to get a bit messy! We will be meeting in the MakerSpace. Registration required. \nJuly 7th: Pom Pom Painting
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/messy-monday-pom-pom-painting/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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SUMMARY:Camouflage Animals
DESCRIPTION:Camouflage Animals: Tuesday\, July 8th at 10:30am in the Rotunda \nLive Animals \nAnimals display colors for a variety of reasons. An animal’s color can protect it from predators by making them difficult to detect. Some animals display colors to attract mates. This amazing show features a variety of animals from different countries and diverse ecosystems. This is an up-close\, hands-on\, and safe event. Our live animals programs typically draw the largest crowds of the summer.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/camouflage-animals/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:2nd Saturdays | 10:30 – 11 am | Storytime Room | Birth – Age 5\nJoin us for this fun music and movement class especially for toddlers. No registration required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/toddler-dance-party-5-2/2025-07-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
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SUMMARY:Baby Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Select Saturdays | Storytime Room | Birth – age 3  \nThis playgroup will begin with our regular Baby Storytime program\, followed by a baby play time with special toys. No registration required.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/baby-playgroup-2/2025-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T130000
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SUMMARY:Messy Monday: Pinwheel Pointillism
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 1 pm | MakerSpace | Recommended for Ages 3-12 \nMessy Monday is a fun art class for kids. Be prepared to get a bit messy! We will be meeting in the MakerSpace. Registration required. \nJuly 14th: Pinwheel Pointillism
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/messy-monday-pinwheel-pointillism/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000
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SUMMARY:NDL Storytime Hike: Madeline Bertrand County Park
DESCRIPTION:NDL Storytime Hike: Madeline Bertrand County Park\n\nFriday\, July 18 | 10:30am – 11:30am | Madeline Bertrand County Park | All Ages (onsite parking available)\n \nJoin us for a guided nature hike!\nThe hike will be led by a Naturalist from Berrien County Parks. We’ll meet in front of the park office—please arrive early\, as the hike will depart promptly at 10:30 am.We’ll hike to the River Shelter for a special Storytime stop\, and then continue exploring the trails through the park after the reading. \nDirections: 3038 Adams Road\, Niles\, MI 49120\n\nSuggested supplies:  Bug spray\, camera\, binoculars\, hiking shoes\, and water. Please avoid wearing anything that is royal blue\, it attracts unwanted bugs. \n\nNo registration is required. You do not need a library card to attend this FREE event. \n\nThe library will not be providing transportation to or from this event. \n\nFor more information please contact\, Niles District Library at  programming@nileslibrary.net or 269-683-8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/ndl-storytime-hike-madeline-bertrand-county-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
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SUMMARY:Jr. Garden Club: Berry Painting
DESCRIPTION:Jr. Garden Club: Saturday\, July 19th  @ 1 pm \nHey\, budding gardeners.  Get ready to dig into some new projects this summer! Join Ms. Ann in the Youth Services Area for a fun\, possibly messy\, nature themed program. \nTheme: Berry Painting
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/jr-garden-club-berry-painting/
CATEGORIES:Clubs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T130000
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SUMMARY:Messy Monday: Fork Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 1 pm | MakerSpace | Recommended for Ages 3-12 \nMessy Monday is a fun art class for kids. Be prepared to get a bit messy! We will be meeting in the MakerSpace. Registration required. \nJuly 21st: Fork Monsters
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/messy-monday-fork-monsters/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T133000
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SUMMARY:Messy Monday: Macaroni Necklaces
DESCRIPTION:Mondays | 1 pm | MakerSpace | Recommended for Ages 3-12 \nMessy Monday is a fun art class for kids. Be prepared to get a bit messy! We will be meeting in the MakerSpace. Registration required. \nJuly 28th: Macaroni Necklaces
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/messy-monday-macaroni-necklaces/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
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SUMMARY:2025 Niles District Library Writing Contest Ends
DESCRIPTION:2025 Niles District Library Writing Contest Ends\nThis is the last day to submit your work.  \nEntry Guidelines: \n\nEntry Dates: July 1 – 31\, 2025\nOne entry per participant.\nAll entries must be original works created by the entrant.\nPlagiarized submissions will be disqualified.\nAuthors retain full rights to their submitted stories.\n\n📄 Submission Instructions: \n\nYou may fill out a submission cover sheet (available at the Youth Services Desk) and submit a printed version of your work in person.\n\n\nFill out the digital submission form on our website (Nileslibrary.com) and attach your work.\n\n🏆 Winners Announcement:  Monday\, August 11\, 2025 \nCategories \nYouth ( Ages 0 – 12) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\n\nTeen (Ages 13 – 17) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories\, and essays less than 1\,000 words )\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nAdult (Ages 18+) \n\nStory (up to 5\,000 words)\nMini Lit (short stories\, and essays less than 1\,000 words )\nPoetry (less than 1\,000 words)\n\nYou do not need a library card to participate in this FREE event.  \nFor more information\, please contact Niles District Library\, at Youthservices@nileslibrary.net or 269-683-8545.
URL:https://nileslibrary.com/single-event/2025-niles-district-library-writing-contest-ends/
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