Event List

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others. 

An Americana/Soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Nikki O’Neill has been described by music journalists as an artist who can “shout like a 1960's soul diva and purr a slow bluesy tune with spine-tingling subtlety,” while also craftin

Learn a few Amharic letters and enjoy activities that celebrate East African culture and the Ethiopian-Eritrean New Year in this fun-filled event designed for families with kids in preschool through middle school. 

Professional tutor Will Wagner demystifies the process of writing essays for college applications. He will talk about college essay formats, what colleges are looking for in these essays, reliable strategies, and common mistakes.

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

On March 17, the Skokie Village Board of Trustees adopted a new Village seal, which replaced the previous seal design us

See and hear about the artwork in the current exhibit by local artist John Wangendo. Drop-in event. Light refreshments will be served.

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grades 6-12.

Help plan, publicize, and present events for teens, and give your input on library services.

Get insight on how college financial aid works, who is eligible for it, and how to apply for it. Learn who should use the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid, and the difference between state and federal aid programs.

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. 

Is anxiety following you into the new school year? You’re not alone! Learn how to manage cycles of anxiety with a therapist from Contemporary CBT.

Dog Man

Enjoy a performance paying homage to originators of Latin Jazz such as Cal Tjader and Mongo Santamaria, as well as original music in the same style. 

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grades 6-12.

Learn about the history of Huichol yarn painting and extraordinary Wixárika artists while creating your own artwork. 

This presentation by Everyone Reading Illinois provides a basic understanding of dyslexia, including information on such topics as the underlying deficit areas for students with dyslexia and how they appear in the classroom, early literacy screeni

Texting may be fast, but you can’t tuck an emoji into a shoebox and read it 20 years later—welcome to the class where we put pens to paper like it’s 1995! Come learn about writing letters and how to get started.

Explore jobs in gaming, comics and tech with industry professionals Alex Damarjian, Tim Seeley, and Andre Yonadam.

October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD can affect things like working memory and executive function. Try making your own tools to support your everyday needs. 

Express your artistic side and beautify your library by drawing with chalk markers on the windows in the South Courtyard.

For adults and teens. Chalk will be provided.

Learn how to understand, recognize, and respond to a friend, fellow classmate, or sibling who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.