Brain Buster Team Trivia Challenge at the Niles Public Library

Brain Buster Team Trivia Challenge         

Sun., March 25, 2-4pm

Please join us for our second annual Brian Buster Team Trivia Challenge.  Enter as teams of 2-4 players and compete with other teams to answer questions on various topics from pop-culture to sports to history.  Top teams will win prizes.  Register Here.

Career Vision: Start Early, Start Smart at Niles Public Library

Career Vision: Start Early, Start Smart
Tues., March 20, 7-8pm
Learn what you need to know about making good academic and career choices before choosing a college. Find out why early career planning is important, and four great steps for making college major and career decisions. Career Vision is part of a not-for-profit foundation. Register here.

Wills & Trusts at the Niles Public Library

Wed., Mar. 21 7-8:30pm
Attorney Jacob Ehrensaft will discuss estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate, and guardianship. Updates to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act on July 1, 2011, will be addressed. The importance of planning ahead as well as updating existing documents to reflect changes in the law and personal circumstances will be reviewed. Register here. 

Practice ACT at Niles Public Library

Practice ACT
Sat., March 17, 12:45-4:45pm
Teens preparing to take the ACT are invited to a free practice test proctored by College Nannies & Tutors. Please bring a calculator and pencil. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the final 30 minutes to discuss the test results. Register here.

Palette of Provence and the Riviera: an artistic journey through the South of France

Palette of Provence and the Riviera: an artistic journey through the South of France

Sun., Mar. 18, 2-3:30pm

Francophile and educator Betty Winer returns to present an illustrated slide/lecture of the land and seascapes that inspired van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, Signac, Braque, Chagall, Picasso and other artists drawn to the celebrated region. Register here.

Databases at the Niles Public Library

Discovering Databases

Do you want to learn a language?

Do you want to repair your car yourself?

Do you want to take a practice SAT test?

Are you looking for journal or magazine articles for a research paper?

Are you looking for company information?

Not finding what you want on the Internet?  Let us point you in the right direction.  Our specialized databases can save you time and you can be sure you’re getting reliable information.  The Library’s databases are electronic resources on topics including biography, business, genealogy, literature, science, languages, practice test, career seeking,  and automotive and include newspapers, magazines and journals.  Make an individual appointment with a librarian for help doing research with the Library’s databases.  Call 847-663-6433 to schedule an appointment.