Event List

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

For grade 6-12.

Although holidays can be festive, they can also increase household waste. Let's explore ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle while enjoying the season.

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.

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. 

Let’s make comics! For more than a century, comic strips have delighted and intrigued readers all around the world.

Help plan, publicize, and present a winter event for teens.

Get ready to say "cheese!" as the library's photographer snaps silly friends and family portraits as part of the Skokie Yearbook Project!

Interested in exploring how to make your own gifts for family and friends? Come speak with local artists and explore DIY gift ideas for the holiday season. 

See and learn about the current exhibit of the Skokie Yearbook Project. Drop-in event. Light refreshments will be served.

Get ready to say "cheese!" as the library's photographer snaps silly friends and family portraits as part of the Skokie Yearbook Project!

Found Poetry is poetry that anyone can write. We'll use visual art (painting, drawing, collage) to create an original poem. No poetry knowledge required—we will be finding our language in old books, magazines, journals, newspapers.

Study for finals in a focused environment. Snacks will be provided.

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Study for finals in a focused environment. Snacks will be provided.

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Study for finals in a focused environment. Snacks will be provided.

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Grab a book and join our reading party. We'll provide snacks and recommendations for your winter reading.

Tickets will be provided to all who attend. 

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.

Create a personalized spinner wheel that includes self-care activities in different categories. Reflect on what makes you feel good and take home your very own spinner wheel and card deck. 

A Minecraft Movie

This screening is designed for everyone, including families with neurodivergent children and others who may benefit from a less sensory-intense movie experience.

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Sign up in teams of four and compete against other groups to finish a 500-piece puzzle in two hours. Prizes will be awarded for the first three teams to finish. 

Ring in the new year by envisioning positive futures! Explore what a thriving and sustainable future can look like through a series of activities and inspiring climate news.

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.

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. 

The Steam Quartet is a powerful combo of leading exponents of traditional Irish music from the international acoustic scene.

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

For grade 6–12.