The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners that want to make Niles their lifelong home. Patrons do not need a library card to participate in any programs and all programs are free. For more information, call (269) 683-8545, email marketing@nileslibrary.net, visit facebook.com/nileslibrary, or www.nileslibrary.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 3
• 10 a.m. to noon — Special Edition Movie Day
The library invites everyone to watch the newly released “Storks.” Popcorn will be hot and fresh. All ages and abilities are welcome at this sensory sensitive showing. Special Edition is a weekly series of programs designed to be particularly accessible and engaging for adults and children with special needs.
• 10:30 a.m. — Passport Pals
Each Tuesday the library hosts a special storytime tour of the world. There will be books, songs, a craft and other surprises relating to the special country of the month.
• 6 to 6:30 p.m. — Chips and Chapters
Chips and Chapters is a fun, new, read-aloud storytime. Every Tuesday, Ms. Tara will read aloud from a chapter book, while guests eat chips and follow along. This is fun for all ages.
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Lego Building Challenge
The library has the Legos, you have the creativity. Stop by Youth Services on the first and third Tuesday of each month to create a masterpiece.

Wednesday, Jan. 4
• Multiple times — Storytime day
Squealers (birth to 18 months) at 9:30 a.m., Squigglers (18 months to 3 years) at 10 and 11 a.m., Storytime (3 to 5 years) at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Michigan Works! Talent Development Specialists
Michigan Works! Visits the Niles library every other Wednesday afternoon. Staff from their offices in Dowagiac and Benton Harbor work to assist job seekers. Talent development specialists can help guests register for unemployment, evaluate strengths and skills, create or update resume, sharpen interview skills and more. For more information on what MI Works!, visit michiganworks.org/job-seekers/.

Thursday, Jan. 5
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — The Connection (Emergency Shelter Services)
This program of Emergency Shelter Services is a one-stop shop for help when housing is threatened, or just for referrals and information. Representatives will now be at the library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. For questions or information, contact Stephanie at (269) 277-5055.
• 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Storytime
• 1 to 4:30 p.m. — Mahjong
Volunteers are available to teach newbies how to play. Other board games are also available.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Teen Time
Teens are invited to hang out on Thursday evenings, 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a night of fun. The library has games, snacks, books and a place to study in the Teen Department.

Friday, Jan. 6
• 3 to 5 p.m. — Twisted Stitches
Crafters can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and chat while they work on their own yarn or sewing project. Rookies are welcome; a teacher and a few loaner tools will help them get started.

Saturday, Jan. 7
• 10 a.m. to noon — Chess Club
Love to play chess? This group meets twice monthly to play on the first and third Saturdays. All ages and abilities are welcome. Teachers are on hand to show newbies how to play. The group meets in the children’s department.
• 10 a.m. — noon — Friends Book Sale
The Friends of Niles District Library have thousands of books at their monthly book sale, all waiting to find a new home. Paperbacks are 25 cents and hardcovers are 50 cents.
• 10:30 a.m. — Treeclimbers Genealogy Group
Most genealogists find the most valuable research tool is other genealogists. People are invited to share their findings and support others in their own family quest. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Treeclimbers meets the first Saturday of each month.
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Family Nerf Night
Think you’re a crack shot? Come find out! Grab your Nerf gear and bring it to this afterhours event! Participants will have full run of the main floor of the library to compete in a series of team and free-for-all Nerf activities. You must bring your own gear to participate. This event is open to all ages, but participants under 12 must have a parent/guardian present in order to attend. A waiver must be signed at the event by either the participant or their parent/guardian and eye protection is encouraged.