The Niles District Library will offer the following free events and activities and you do not need a library card to participate in any of our programs. For more information, call (269) 683-8545 ext. 116, email communityengagement@nileslibrary.net, or marketing@nileslibrary.net, visit facebook/nileslibrary, or browse www.nileslibrary.net.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 30

• Multiple times — Storytime day

Squealers (birth-18 months) at 9:30 a.m., Squigglers (18 months-3 years) at 10 and 11 a.m., Storytime (3-5 years) at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m..

•10:30 a.m. Special Edition — YouTube Party

Special Edition is a weekly series of programs designed to be particularly accessible and engaging for adults and children with special needs. The library will have a big screen set up to share some of the staff’s favorite clips, videos, and pictures.

 

Thursday, Oct. 1

• 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Storytime

• 1 to 5 p.m. — Mahjong

Volunteers are available to teach novice Mahjong players how to play. Other board games are also available.

 

Friday, Oct. 2

• 1 to 3 p.m. — Twisted Stitches

Bring your yarn or sewing project and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you chat and work. All skill levels welcome.

 

Saturday, Oct. 3

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Apple Festival Book Sale

• 10 a.m. to Noon — Chess Club

Chess Club meets the first and third Saturday of each month. All ages and abilities are welcome to join the fun!

• 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time: Texture Time

Join us for a play group just for babies and toddlers. This is a special sensory integrated play group designed to spark the curiosity of our little ones. Fun may be messy!

• 1:30 p.m. — Treeclimbers Genealogy Group

Most genealogists find their most valuable research tool is other genealogists. Join us to share your findings and support others in their own family quest! Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience. This month’s topic is Cemeteries of Berrien County.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 6

• 4 p.m. — The Writing Group

The Writing Group is a place for passionate writers to share their ideas and experiences with writing of all types with other passionate writers. All participants will have a chance to share their work and receive constructive criticism and tips for their writing.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 7

• Multiple times — Storytime day

Squealers (birth-18 months) at 9:30 a.m., Squigglers (18 months-3 years) at 10 and 11 a.m., Storytime (3-5 years) at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• 9 to 1:30 a.m. — Basket Weaving Class with Meet and Greet

Learn the craft of basket weaving from Stan Troyer, local artist whose baskets are currently on display in the library. We will have a meet and greet with coffee and donuts from 9 to 9:30, class will start promptly at 9:30.

 

Thursday, Oct. 8

• 10 a.m. — Special Edition: Movie Day

Special Edition is a weekly series of programs designed to be particularly accessible and engaging for adults and children with special needs. Of course, anyone is welcome to attend our super-cool events! Today we’ll be showing “Avengers – Age of Ultron.”

• 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – Storytime

• 1-5 p.m. – Mahjong

Volunteers are available to teach novice Mahjong players how to play. Other board games are also available.

 

Friday, Oct. 9

• 1 p.m. — Twisted Stitches

Bring your yarn or sewing project and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while you chat and work. All skill levels welcome.

• 5 p.m. — Tween Book Club

Tweens ages 8 to 12 have a chance to read a great book and join a discussion every month on the second Friday at 5 pm. This month we’ll be discussing “Sister’s Grimm” by Michael Buckley and copies are available at the Youth Services Desk.

 

Saturday, Oct. 10

• 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Dance Party

• 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Chess Tournament

A chess tournament will be offered for beginners to celebrate National Chess Day.

• 1 to 3 p.m. — Basket weaving class

Learn the art of basket weaving from local artist Stan Troyer, whose baskets are currently on display in the library. Registration required.

• 1 p.m.. — Jr. Garden Club

• 1 to 5 p.m. — Game Day for Adults