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The Niles Maine District Library's local election officials are available to accept the filing of candidate nominating petitions during regular business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning November 16, 2026 and ending on November 23, 2026 (excluding Saturday November 21, 2026 and Sunday November 22, 2026). As provided in the Illinois 2027 LOCAL ELECTION OFFICIALS HANDBOOK, issued by the Illinois State Board of Elections, amended 06/18/2026 the filing period for the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election is November 16-23, 2026 (Filed not more than 141 nor less than 134 days prior to the date of the consolidated election) (10 ILCS 5/10-6(2))

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Celebrating Veterans Day

Books and movies complied by the Adult Services department at Niles-Maine in celebration of Veterans Day.

National Novel Writing Month

National Novel Writing Month, often shortened to NaNoWriMo is an annual creative writing challenge for the month of November.

When Cozy Goes Bad

All is well until comfort turns creepy. Dive into the unexpected with these twisty tales of sweet suspense.

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Local Guide to Preschool & Daycares

This guide is a listing of local preschool and daycares in the area.

Annual Craft Swap

The library’s annual Craft Swap event is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to discover new crafting materials.

Lerner Maker Lab

Lerner Maker Lab is a database for hands-on fun. Projects range from cooking to crafting to chemistry projects.

Labor in America

The experience and impact of American workers as recorded by the news media.

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