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The Library will be closed all day on: Sunday, April 16
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Money Smart Week Click on the program title for registration information!
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Find Missing Money through I-Cash - Commons Area Saturday, April 22, 9:30 am Learn about I-Cash and how to use it to find unclaimed assets. A representative from the State Treasurers Office will be in the Commons to search for you. Drop-in. First come, first served. You may be given a number at arrival; browse our new items while waiting.
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Foundations of Investing Saturday, April 22, 9:30 am Learn to develop a strategy, choose quality investments, diversify your portfolio, and invest for the long term. Presenter: Andrew Lazar, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Coffee and light breakfast provided by Edward Jones.
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With the increasing cost of college tuition, programs like College Illinois! and Bright Start College Savings, which fall under the federal 529 umbrella, offer families affordable ways to prepay or save for a child or grandchild’s college tuition.
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Wills & Trusts Monday, April 24, 7:00 pm Local attorney J. Ehrensaft will discuss estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate, and guardianship.
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What’s the number one thing most people want to do when they retire? Travel more! This talk by Danielle Schultz of Haven Financial Solutions examines strategies for building and maximizing airline mileage, credit card points, and hotel loyalty programs so that you can travel more at lower cost.
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A Jewel-Osco Registered Dietitian will discuss maintaining a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition. Learn practical advice on eating well, reading a product label, and spending wisely.
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Get tips to successfully maximize the reduction of your property taxes. Learn the appeals process, how to discover tax refunds and bill errors, and uncover qualifying exemptions. Presented by Andrea A. Raila & Associates.
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Learn how to develop a withdrawal strategy. Should you work longer, spend less, or delay Social Security? Learn how to plan for expected and unexpected expenses. Presenter: Andrew Lazar, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Coffee and light breakfast provided by Edward Jones.
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Become insurance savvy! Learn how policies, coverage and deductibles differ, how to find a company’s rating, and types of losses a policy may limit or not cover. Presenter: Maggie Nessim, CIC, Faller Insurance Agency.
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Upcoming Adult Programs Click on the program title for registration information!
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Learn how to get free digital movies, music, books, audiobooks, and magazines on your tablet, smartphone or computer from the Niles Public Library District. You will learn how to sign up for and use our free digital services: Hoopla, OverDrive, eRead Illinois, Flipster, and PressReader. You must have a Niles Public Library District card to use these services and attend demo.
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Intro to Animation in Adobe After Effects Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 pm Join us for a presentation and demonstration of the basics of puppet animation in After Effects. Learn the basic fundamentals of animation, the concept of layering, and working with motion paths.
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Chicago author Greg Borzo returns to profile his latest book in a dynamic, illustrated lecture on Chicago’s many “diverse, artistic, fascinating, and architecturally and historically important fountains.”
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Upcoming Kids Programs Click on the program title for registration information!
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Family Art Day Saturday, April 15, 2:00 pm Kids ages 4 and up, register to find your creative talents! Come explore different types of art media and make and take your projects. Favorites we might hang on to for display in our Franklin Gallery, with your permission! Caregivers need to stay in the room with children through grade 2.
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Family Movie - The Secret Life of Pets Saturday, April 22, 2:00 pm Drop in at 2pm on the 4th Saturday of the month for a big movie and a little snack. The Secret Life of Pets is rated PG with a running time of 90 minutes. Caregivers need to stay in the room with children under age 8.
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Dia de los Ninos Saturday, April 29, 2:00 pm Families with children ages 3-8, drop in and celebrate Childrens Day, Book Day, with stories, songs, crafts, and delicious treats for the whole family. Celebramos Dia de los ninos con cuentos, canciones, manualidades, y golosinas por toda la familia.
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Upcoming Teens Programs Click on the program title for registration information!
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Teen Music Tech Lab Saturday, April 15, 2:00 pm Celebrate Record Store Day by making your own custom phone speakers and other tuneful gadgets.
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Volunteer in KidSpace Monday, April 24, 5:30 pm Need service hours credit for confirmation, school honor society, or other requirements? Register for one or both sessions in KidSpace. For more info, call 847-663-6619 or email Debbie Graham at dgraham@nileslibrary.org.
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