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Let’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 […]
Read MoreAmerican Library Association Youth Media Awards
Every year the American Library Association (ALA) hosts the Youth Media Awards, a ceremony honoring books, videos, and other materials aimed for children and teens. These awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, are given for outstanding original and creative work in the literature. 2024 Winners: John Newbery Medal […]
Read MoreLibrary Board of Trustees Appoint New Executive Director
Valerie Marshall was officially appointed as the Executive Director during the Regular Meeting of the Niles-Maine District Library Board of Trustees on December 13, 2023. Her tenure in this role commenced on January 8, 2024. Executive Director Valerie Marshall holds a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University. With almost eight […]
Read MoreNew Year, New You: Learn Something New at the Library
New Year’s resolutions are like promises we make to ourselves when the clock strikes midnight, signaling the start of a brand-new adventure. They’re our way of saying, “Hey, let’s shake things up and make this year amazing!” It’s all about setting goals that make us feel super excited and motivated for the journey ahead! The […]
Read MoreMaterial Donations Update
The Niles-Maine District Library will no longer accept donations of materials of any kind beginning January 2, 2024. The Continuous Sale located in the Library’s Commons will continue to be stocked with items withdrawn from the Library’s collection. Why Can’t I Donate Anymore? There are limited options for sites accepting recycled materials The condition and […]
Read MoreHow to Utilize Your Library Card From Home
The Library will be closed on Friday, December 8 for electrical upgrades and will be without electricity during that time. This is the perfect time to whip out your Niles-Maine library card and enjoy the Library from the comfort of your own home! Fall Into a Book (an eBook, That Is!) Read classics, New York […]
Read MoreBecome a Master with MasterClass on hoopla
Hoopla is now partnering with MasterClass, a popular streaming platform that offers videos, articles, and more taught and written by world class instructors like Neil Gaiman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Mashama Bailey. This incredible partnership comes at a time when a lot of us are hungry for knowledge that can be learned at home. Use […]
Read MoreMake the Switch From OverDrive to Libby
The switch is happening. The OverDrive app will be discontinued on May 1 and the Library is here to help you make the jump over to their newer reading app, Libby. Libby was made with you, the reader, in mind and was created by the same team that brought OverDrive to life. Why the Switch? […]
Read MoreYour Library, at Home
Niles-Maine library cardholders rejoice! Since the Library is closed Thursday, December 22 through Monday, December 26, 2022 and Friday, December 30, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023, this is the perfect time to whip out your card and enjoy the Library from the comfort of your own home. Fall Into a Book (an eBook, That […]
Read MoreNiles-Maine Residents Receive Free Computers
Nearly 100 people received a free computer at the Niles-Maine District Library (or will get one shipped to their home) on Monday, September 26, 2022 thanks to a partnership with PCs for People. The Digital Services Department at the Niles-Maine District Library organized the highly anticipated event to help bridge the digital divide in the […]
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