Meeting Spaces
Niles District Library has several meeting rooms and two study rooms available. Our meeting rooms can accommodate small groups of six up to events with more than 100 guests. The library’s policy about our meeting rooms is available here.
Study Rooms
The Niles District Library has two quiet study rooms, each with a table and chairs that can seat up to four adults. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be utilized for up to two hours per day (per group). Rooms close 15 minutes before the library does.
Community Room
Located on the lower level, our Community Room can seat up to 120 people, depending on room setup. This room is only available upon approval of a room booking request.
This room is set up with:
1. Tables and chairs and can seat up to 50 people
or
2. Chairs only and can seat up to 120 people
Want to request this room? Review the policy and fill out the application at the end. The fee, if any, will be due upon confirmation of the Meeting Room Reservation. The Library does not accept credit cards.
Board Room
Located on the main level, our Board Room can seat up to 30 people, depending on room setup. This room is only available upon approval of a room booking request.
This room is set up with:
1. Tables and chairs and can seat up to 12 people
or
2. Chairs only and can seat up to 30 people
Want to request this room? Review the policy and fill out the application at the end. The fee, if any, will be due upon confirmation of the Meeting Room Reservation. The Library does not accept credit cards.
Calendar of Events
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4 events,Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest Celebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] |
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Teen and Tween Cooking To Go
Tween & Teen Cooking to Go: 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 […] Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest Celebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit […] 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 […] 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 […] Tuesdays | 6 – 7 pm | Patti's Place | Ages 8-18 Weekly on Tuesday Come join the wonderful world of Magic: the Gathering, the deck building card game! Battle […] Book To Table Book Club Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the Month | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Board Room | Ages 18+ Love books and tasty bites? Join Book to […] |
3 events,Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest Celebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit […] 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, […] // 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. […] |
5 events,Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest Celebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit […] // 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. […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays | 11 am - 3 pm | Maker Space | Ages 18+ MakerSpace Feature Project: Decorate a reusable drawstring bag for gift-giving. […] 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, […] Thursdays | 6 - 7:30 pm | Board Room | Ages 13-18 Teen D&D Club Team B - A game based around role-playing as a character you, the player designs, […] |
3 events,Niles District Library Annual Writing Contest Celebrate creativity and the power of words with our Annual NDL Writing Contest! Writers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit […] Christmas in July Family Movie Matinee: Fridays at 11:00am in the Storytime Room. Celebrate Christmas in July with the whole family. We will be showing family Christmas movies and will […] Teen Gaming: 1:00pm 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 […] |
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Summer Scavenger Hunt: Book Cover Edition Begins
Summer Scavenger Hunt: Book Cover Edition To celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program, we will have a book cover themed scavenger hunt the whole month of August. Locate […]
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Hike Update! NDL Hikes: The Creation of the Great Lakes at Love Creek County Park Due to the forecast for possible thunderstorms, today's hike has been canceled for the safety […] TreeClimbers Genealogy Group First Saturday of the month | 10:30AM -12PM | Board Room | Ages 18+ Get started on the journey of uncovering your family history! No experience is […] First Saturdays | 10:30 am - 2 pm | *Rotunda | All Ages Chess Tournaments are for Chess Federation members. If you would like to join us for an official […] |
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2 events,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 […] 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 […] |
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Teen and Tween Cooking To Go
Teen & Tween Cooking to Go: 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Acoustic Jam Session Monthly on the first & third Tuesday| 5pm - 7:30pm | Rotunda Gallery | 18+ Calling all musicians! Whether you’re a seasoned player or love to strum […] Niles Art Association Presents Meg Truesdell of Treasureology Monthly on the First Tuesday, April - December | 6 pm - 7:30 pm | Community Room | All Ages We are […] Tuesdays | 6 – 7 pm | Patti's Place | Ages 8-18 Weekly on Tuesday Come join the wonderful world of Magic: the Gathering, the deck building card game! Battle […] |
3 events,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, […] // 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. […] Morbidly Curious Book Club First Wednesday of the month | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Board Room | Adult 18+ Dive into the world of mystery, investigation, and real-life crime […] |
5 events,// 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. […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays | 11 am - 3 pm | Maker Space | Ages 18+ MakerSpace Feature Project: Decorate a reusable drawstring bag for gift-giving. […] 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, […] Dewey Crochet Group 1st and 3rd Thursdays | 6 - 7:30 pm | Community Room | Ages 18+ Bring your current crochet project and enjoy a relaxing time with fellow […] Thursdays | 6 - 7:30 pm | Board Room | Ages 13-18 Teen D&D Club Team B - A game based around role-playing as a character you, the player designs, […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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Summer Reading Ends
Saturday, August 8th marks the end of our annual Summer Reading Program. Please make sure to have all your hours turned in by 5:30pm. 2nd Saturdays | 10:30 – 11 am | Storytime Room | Birth - Age 5 Join us for this fun music and movement class especially for toddlers. No registration required. […] Adults Arts & Crafts: Teacup Bird Feeder 2nd Saturday of the month | MakerSpace | 11am – 1pm | Adult 18+ Unleash your creativity with a new craft project each […] Friends of the Niles District Library & Niles History Center Book Sale Second Saturday of the month ( June -September) | 11am - 1pm | Lower Level Classroom | All […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Second Saturday of each month | 12 pm - 2 pm | MakerSpace | Ages 18+ Come into the MakerSpace, explore the Library […] Gamer Space featuring Ultimate Werewolf Michiana Meets second Saturday of the month | 1pm - 4pm | Lower Level Classroom | Ages 12+ Attention Gamers! Looking for a place to […] |
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3 events,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 […] Teen and Tween Book Club: Monday, August 11th @ 6:00pm Patti’s Place Tween and Teen Book Club is a free choice book discussion. Let’s chat about the wonderful books, while […] 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 […] |
4 events,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 […] 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 […] Tuesdays | 6 – 7 pm | Patti's Place | Ages 8-18 Weekly on Tuesday Come join the wonderful world of Magic: the Gathering, the deck building card game! Battle […] Second Tuesday of the Month | 6:30pm -7:30pm | Board Room | Ages 18+ What do we read for the Subject Matter Book Club? This is a themed book club […] |
3 events,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, […] // 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. […] Library Stitches Quilt Group Meets monthly on the second Wednesday | 12pm - 2pm | Maker Space | 18+ Join our brand-new Library Stitches Quilt Group—be among the first to […] |
6 events,Campus for Creative Aging: Memory Café Second Thursday of the month | 10am - 11am | Community Room | Adults 18+ The Campus for Creative Aging’s Memory Cafés offer those […] // 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. […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays | 11 am - 3 pm | Maker Space | Ages 18+ MakerSpace Feature Project: Decorate a reusable drawstring bag for gift-giving. […] 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, […] All Abilities Adults Bingo Monthly on the second Thursday | 4:30-5:30 pm | Community Room | Ages 18+ All Abilities Adults is an hour of social fun for adults with […] |
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4 events,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? […] Jr. Garden Club: Saturday, August 15th @ 1 pm Hey, budding gardeners. Get ready to dig into some new projects this summer! Join Ms. Ann in the Youth Services Area […] Teen & Tween Green Thumbs: Saturday, August 15th @ 2:30pm Looking for a program that will let your natural talents bloom? Want to get your hands dirty at the library? […] Teen and Tween Writer’s Club at 4:00pm following Tween Green Thumbs: Join us for a new teen and tween writing community where you can share your ideas, provide inspiration to […] |
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3 events,All Abilities Adults: Bingo Monthly on the Third Monday | 10 - 11am | Community Room | Ages 18+ All Abilities Adults is an hour of social fun for adults […] 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 […] 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 […] |
5 events,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 […] 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 […] Acoustic Jam Session Monthly on the first & third Tuesday| 5pm - 7:30pm | Rotunda Gallery | 18+ Calling all musicians! Whether you’re a seasoned player or love to strum […] Tuesdays | 6 – 7 pm | Patti's Place | Ages 8-18 Weekly on Tuesday Come join the wonderful world of Magic: the Gathering, the deck building card game! Battle […] |
3 events,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, […] // 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. […] Readers Circle Book Club Third Wednesday of the month | 6:30 -7:30pm | Board Room | Ages 18+ Readers Circle members engage in enlightening, thought-provoking discussions about books from a […] |
3 events,// 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. […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays | 11 am - 3 pm | Maker Space | Ages 18+ MakerSpace Feature Project: Decorate a reusable drawstring bag for gift-giving. […] Dewey Crochet Group 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month | 6pm - 7:30pm | Community Room | Ages 18+ Bring your current crochet project and enjoy a relaxing time […] |
2 events,Homeschool Game Day Monthly on the Third Friday | 2pm - 4pm | Community Room | Teen & Tween Homeschool families with teens and tweens are invited to Game Day. […] 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 […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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2 events,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 […] 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 […] |
3 events,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 […] 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 […] Book To Table Book Club Meeting on the 4th Tuesday of the Month | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Board Room | Ages 18+ Love books and tasty bites? Join Book to […] |
2 events,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, […] // 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. […] |
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Human Trafficking 101: Sarah Warner, Head of the SWMI Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Thursday, August 27 | 6pm - 7:30pm | Community Room | Ages 16+ Join us for a […] // 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. […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays | 11 am - 3 pm | Maker Space | Ages 18+ MakerSpace Feature Project: Decorate a reusable drawstring bag for gift-giving. […] |
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1 event,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 […] |
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September Scavenger Hunt Begins: Leaves
Scavenger Hunt Begins: Leaves Edition To celebrate the fall season, we will have a leaf themed scavenger hunt the whole month of September. Locate all the hidden leaves to be […] 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 […] 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 […] Acoustic Jam Session Monthly on the first & third Tuesday| 5pm - 7:30pm | Rotunda Gallery | 18+ Calling all musicians! Whether you’re a seasoned player or love to strum […] Niles Art Association Monthly on the First Tuesday, April - December | 6 pm - 7:30 pm | Community Room | All Ages We are a community of local artists […] |
3 events,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, […] // 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. […] Morbidly Curious Book Club First Wednesday of the month | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Board Room | Adult 18+ Dive into the world of mystery, investigation, and real-life crime […] |
3 events,// 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. […] MakerSpace & Library of Things Open Hours Thursdays | 11 am - 3 pm | Maker Space | Ages 18+ Join us in the MakerSpace each month for our Maker […] Dewey Crochet Group 1st and 3rd Thursdays | 6 - 7:30 pm | Community Room | Ages 18+ Bring your current crochet project and enjoy a relaxing time with fellow […] |
1 event,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 […] |
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NDL Hikes: The Creation of the Great Lakes at Love Creek County Park Saturday, September 5 | 10 am 11:30 am | Love Creek County Park | All Ages Join Berrien […] TreeClimbers Genealogy Group First Saturday of the month | 10:30AM -12PM | Board Room | Ages 18+ Get started on the journey of uncovering your family history! No experience is […] First Saturdays | 10:30 am - 2 pm | *Rotunda | All Ages Chess Tournaments are for Chess Federation members. If you would like to join us for an official […] 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 […] |