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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. 

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This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Stories and Savasana

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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
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
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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

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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
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Babies and Tots Storytime

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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.

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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
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This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
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Rainbow Family Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids PreK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

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

Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

Wild About Women Scientists: A Jane Goodall Celebration

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Honor Jane Goodall and celebrate women making a difference in science. Learn about women scientists while making a craft and playing a game. 

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

Stories and Savasana

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Books for Young People with Disabilities

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Books and Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Explore the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)'s Collection for Young People with Disabilities.

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

Science Club Jr

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Preschoolers, learn about science and interesting hands-on experiments. Dress for messy exploration! 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

International Snack Down

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

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

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

Magic of Holi: India's Festival of Colors

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Extend the celebration of Holi with vibrant traditions and move to fun beats in this interactive storytime workshop led by Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove.

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

Decorate a Tile with Our Maker in Residence

Saturday, March 21, 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 "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

ABC, Look at Me!

Wednesday, March 25, 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 K–2" group

Tinker and Take Things Apart

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Dismantle old pieces of technology and household items to discover what's inside and how things work. For children in grade K-2 with an adult. 

Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

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

Make a Recycled Bag

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Turn plastic grocery bags into your next accessory and do something nice for the planet. Kids grade 3-6 attend on their own.

Plastic shopping bags will be provided. Registration limited to 15 particpants. 

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

Meet the Author

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Author Saadia Faruqi discusses her two newest novels: Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past, which is intended for teens, and Some of Us Are Brave, which is intended for kids in middle graders. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Roblox Video Game Tournament

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Teens, Grade 6–8

Compete with your friends to be the last one standing in this Roblox tournament for kids in grade 3-8. We'll have multiple rounds and prizes for the winners.

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

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

Zootopia 2

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!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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.