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Story and STEAM

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Honor Black History Month with books and STEAM projects related to Black inventors and scientists. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Melody and Motion

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Celebrate Black Hair

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Black History Month, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black hair.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

International Snack Down

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month features a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bilingual Dari/Farsi-English Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories and songs in Dari/Farsi and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger.

Presented in collaboration with Niles Township Early Childhood Alliance.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Puppet Playtime: Online Event

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join Ms. Mandy and her puppet friends (including Tiny and Schmoranges) to pretend and imagine together. Kids in preK-grade 2 are invited to bring their own puppets, dolls, and toys to this interactive event.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Explore Ramadan

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Explore some books, do a small craft, and learn more about Ramadan, an observance for Muslims worldwide.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tween-Caregiver Craft Club

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Adults

Let's listen to music and try a craft. For kids in grade 3-6 with a favorite adult.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of 'Le Petit Prince'

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Ede2 celebrates its 15th anniversary with an original dance production based on Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Pokémon Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bilingual Storytime in Dari/Farsi and English

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy stories and songs in Dari/Farsi and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger.

In collaboration with the Niles Township Early Childhood Alliance. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Video Game Coding

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a hide-and-seek game as you level up your coding skills. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Story and STEAM

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Enjoy a picture book read aloud followed by a fun STEAM project related to the book.

Kids younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Stories and Savasana

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

In this special storytime, we will engage kinesthetically with stories and songs, and finish in a calm state with a restful savasana. Presented by local author Arianna Brooks.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Affirmation Art

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Women's History Month
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Let’s celebrate iconic women in history and create a confidence collage.

Kids grade 3-6 attend on their own. Registration limited to 20 kids.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Family Movie

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Freakier Friday

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Decorate a Tile with Our Maker in Residence

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Decorate a tile to contribute to a community project. Our maker in residence, Zeeshan Farooq, will add the tiles to the community mosaic. All ages, individuals and families, are welcome. Drop-in event.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Babies and Tots Storytime

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at noon. For kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skokie Escape Room

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Gather a group of friends or family, or make some new friends as you try to escape Skokie in our Skokie Yearbook Project Skokie-themed escape room.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

3D Print Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad and create your own unique piece to keep. Kids grade 3-6 attend on their own.

 

Registration Required