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National Library Week 2025
Celebrate National Library Week at Your Niles-Maine District Library | April 6–12, 2025 What draws people to the library? Everything. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, happening April 6–12, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, […]
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day With a Fun-Filled, Hands-on Event!
Niles-Maine District Library will be celebrating Earth Day 2025 in a big way on Sunday, April 13 with its first How-To Earth Day Festival. Sounds intriguing, but what is it? Good thing you asked! The How-To Earth Day Festival is a celebration of the earth and all of its wonderful elements. The festival will feature […]
Read MoreABCmouse Early Learning Academy
ABCmouse is an award-winning early learning resource designed for children ages 2–8, helping to build essential skills for kindergarten preparation and third-grade readiness. Used in over 150,000 public school classrooms and by families nationwide, ABCmouse supports a strong foundation in learning, including for homeschool families. With interactive games, activities, and lessons, children can develop confidence […]
Read MoreEarn College Credits with Treehouse
We’re excited to share a new learning opportunity for Niles-Maine cardholders! Through the Library’s subscription to Treehouse, a coding language learning platform, patrons can now earn college credits at a fraction of the cost of traditional courses. Treehouse has partnered with the University Pathways Initiative (UPI) to offer courses approved by the American Council on […]
Read MoreNotice of Lottery for Ballot Placement
This official notice is to inform you that the Niles-Maine District Library will be holding a lottery to determine ballot order, as two or more petitions were filed simultaneously for the office of Library Trustee at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the first day to file for the Consolidated Primary Election. The Lottery […]
Read MoreDiscover a New Way to Learn with Udemy at the Niles-Maine District Library!
We’re thrilled to announce that beginning December 2, 2024, library patrons will have access to a new video-based learning platform: Gale Presents: Udemy. This resource offers a curated selection of high-quality Udemy courses across various topics, helping you stay informed and gain new skills. Udemy features courses in multiple languages, created by native speakers, and frequently […]
Read MoreOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Raffle
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices.At the Niles-Maine District Library, we are dedicated to helping our community stay safe online. In today’s connected world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. From phishing emails to password […]
Read MoreSeeking Proposals for Strategic Planning Services
Seeking Proposals for Strategic Planning Services The Niles-Maine District Library seeks proposals for professional strategic planning services. We aim to create a clear and actionable plan that aligns with our mission to engage, inform, enrich, and educate our community as we look toward the future. The selected partner will collaborate with our leadership team, staff, […]
Read MoreTeen Poetry Contest
Express yourself with words and imagery! Submit your original poems by Saturday, April 27, 2024 and you could win an exciting prize! For all the details, visit our poetry contest page.
Read MoreLet’s Go Oscar Wild!
Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema! Are you passionate about movies? Take a cinematic journey by sharing your expert Oscars predictions and stand a chance to win fabulous prizes! Cast your votes for this year’s winners, fill out the online form, and drop it off at the 2nd Floor Desk. Your choices could lead […]
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