Niles-Maine District Library Building Closed Until Further Notice

The Niles-Maine District Library building will be closed except for limited technology appointments starting at end of business on Saturday, November 14, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“With the recent stay-at-home advisory by Governor Pritzker, local school closures, and rising COVID-19 cases in the community, we want to make sure our residents and staff members stay safe and healthy,” said Executive Director, Susan Dove Lempke. “Please check our website for the latest updates.”

Limited technology appointments for Niles-Maine cardholders only will be available. Cardholders may fill out a request form on the Library’s website or call 847-663-6606 to reserve a timeslot.

Patrons interested in picking up library materials safely may schedule a pick up time via the No Contact Holds Pick-Up service. Visit the Library’s website for more information. Checked out materials may be returned on the north side of the building. Please look for the orange signs. Materials will be quarantined for at least 3 days before processing.

Staff members will continue to work in the building as well as remotely. Patrons are encouraged to ask questions, get reading recommendations, and more via live chat, email, or phone.

Niles-Maine cardholders are able to access online resources, movie and music streaming services, ebooks downloads, and more on the Library’s website. Visit the Library’s online calendar for a variety of programs for adults, teens, and kids.

Niles-Maine District Library serves 59,000 residents in the Village of Niles, Unincorporated Des Plaines, and Unincorporated Glenview. The Library is located at 6960 W. Oakton St, the northeast corner of the Oakton and Waukegan intersection.