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Adventure Club for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Nigeria's culture, traditions, foods, and fun in this session designed for kids who are homeschooled.

Drop-in event for kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Nigeria's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. 

For kids in grade K-5. Children younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Book Babies

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited

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

ABC, Look at Me!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Kids in PreK-grade 2 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

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

3D Print Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Learn the basics of 3D printing while creating your own unique piece to keep.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

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

Meet Our Accessibility Materials

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Explore and test some of our new accessibility tools. Staff will explain what each tool can be used for and how it can be supportive.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Melody and Motion

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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
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

Muslim Character Quest

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Books and Authors, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

In this fun scavenger hunt, follow the clues to discover books featuring Muslim characters.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. Drop-in event for children with accompanying adults. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Winter Reading Bingo for Families

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Families and children, let's explore some of our available digital resources and check off some winter reading bingo boxes together. Registration limited to 15 participants.

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

Speed Friending for Parents

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Adults

Make new friends and find community with other parents of kids age 0-12 as Skokie Yearbook Project hosts speed friending for parents.

Registration Required
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, January 18, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Volunteering

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr and this National Day of Service by participating in a project to benefit a local community organization.

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

Relax and Read

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Pick up a lantern, find a cozy spot, and settle in for a step back in time. Lights will be dimmed, a video projected onto a wall, and a chapter read aloud from a historical fiction novel.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

Drop-in event. Space is limited. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. Drop-in event for children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

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

Video Game Coding

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a catch game with falling objects, characters, and a custom background as you level up your coding skills. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Book Babies

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.