NILES — The Niles District Library seeks to build a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their lifelong home. A library card is not required to participate in any programs. All programs are free.

For more information, call (269) 683-8545, email marketing@nileslibrary.net, or check out the Niles District Library Facebook page, Twitter page, @TheNDLib or nileslibrary.com.Monday.

Monday, July 8

• Noon — Messy Monday, teens

The event will have messy experiments, crafts and projects that are not allowed to do inside the building, so meet participants will meet outside by the picnic table. 

• 1 p.m. — Messy Monday, kids

This is sensory and messy fun, said staff. Crafts, sensory experiences and experiments to exercise brains will be available.

• 4 p.m. — Friends of Niles District Library and Niles History Center

The meeting of the Friends of the Niles District Library and Niles History Center is open to the public.

• 6 p.m. — Tween game night

All children ages 9 to 12 can take part in this game night. An XBox and board games will be out, as well as art and crafts supplies. Snacks provided. 

• 6 p.m. — Roads Town Hall with State Rep. Brad Paquette

State Rep. Brad Paquette, House Transportation Committee Chair Jack O’Malley and the Director of the Berrien County Road Commission, Jason Latham will host a town hall on roads.

• 6:30 p.m. — Genealogy Book Club

For those who love reading and family history, Genealogy Book Club reads books that weave a thread of family history research into the story. The group meets every second Monday of the month.

• 7 p.m. — Happy Destiny Support Group

The purpose of A.A. group meetings is for members to share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and to help others recover from alcoholism. Open meetings are available to anyone interested in the program or recovery.

Tuesday, July 9

• 10 a.m. — SkillShare: Card making

Join staff downstairs in SkillShare making seasonal cards on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. All materials will be provided, but bringing scissors and adhesive would be helpful, according to staff.

• 10:30 a.m. — Our Universe Rocks

This space-themed rock and roll show is performed live by Dynamic West.

• 10:30 a.m. — Passport Pals, 10:30 a.m.

Books, songs, crafts and other items relating to the country of the month will be provided.

• Noon — Teen cooking class

Fun, easy and tasty dishes will be made, staff said. This weekly event during the summer is meant to teach teenagers to cook breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

• 1 p.m. — Tween cooking class

Children ages 8 to 12 will learn how to make simple and delicious recipes. Different themes are chosen each week. 

• 6 p.m. — STEM Stars

For ages 6 to 12, staff will teach participants a STEM topic. This program includes a read-aloud and a science, technology, engineering or math project to work on.

• 6:30 p.m. — Fiction For Foodies

This group meets the second Tuesday of the month in the community room. It is also a potluck.

Wednesday, July 10

• 9:30 a.m. — Squealers

For babies newborn to 18 months, this lap sit program features a fingerplay, song, board book and 10 minutes of baby play and bubbles.

• 10 a.m. — Squeakers

For children ages 18 months to 3 years, this transitional storytime is for children who are in the between the baby and toddler stages. This will be a short storytime with one book, a fingerplay and a song. The event will end with bubbles. Staff will work on skills like sitting quietly, listening to a story independently and following directions.

• 10:30 a.m. — Squigglers

For children ages 18 months to five years, this storytime program is structured like the beginning of a preschool class. The event will feature calendar, letter of the day and a color song, with two books and music and movement.

• 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Storytime

For children ages three and up, this storytime features three books, a color song and music and movement. The program will end with a hand stamp, coloring sheet and a craft.

• Noon — Teen book club

The library will have treats, book discussion and games based on the book the club read. Stop by the youth services desk for a copy of the book. The progam is for children ages 12 to 18. 

• 7 p.m. — Happy Destiny Support Group

Open Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are available to anyone interested in the program or recovery.

• 7 p.m. — The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Presents Curation: Preserving the Past for the Future

Erika Hartley, the project’s field director and the Fort St. Joseph Curatorial Fellow, will discuss “The Fort St. Joseph Curatorial Fellowship.” The fellowship was developed to conduct a thorough assessment of current collection practices employed on the Fort St. Joseph collection.

Thursday, July 11

• 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m — Storytime

For children ages three and up, this storytime features three books, a color song, and music and movement. The program will end with a hand stamp, coloring sheet and a craft.

• 1 p.m. — American Mahjong

Volunteers are available weekly to teach people how to play Mahjong.

• 1 p.m. — GoNoodle

This online program is a 20-minute exercise program for children.

• 6 p.m. — Teen Time

Games, books and a place to study will be available in the teen department. Children ages 12 to 19 can come anytime, but during teen time, there are snacks.

• 6 p.m. — Chips and Chapters

This is a fun, new, read-aloud storytime. Every Thursday, Ms. Tara will read aloud from a chapter book while you eat chips and follow along.

• 6:30 p.m. — Pajama Storytime

A fun evening of stories, music and a craft, all while wearing pajamas, will be hosted at the library. The event is open to all ages.