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. For age 11-15.

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.

Learn some phrases in Spanish and enjoy activities that celebrate Hispanic culture in this fun-filled event for families with kids in preschool through middle school. 

Whether you secretly dance to Jai Ho or you've never heard of Bollywood before, this event will provide endless fun and a great workout. 

For kids in grade 3-8.

Naturalist Amanda Krause and the Teen Climate Crew meet at Oakton College's Skokie campus to harvest, process, and scatter native plant seeds for their prairie lands. 

Let's explore Indigenous Peoples' Day. Drop by to learn more.

Coco

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

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.

If you are looking to volunteer, come explore the organizations serving Skokie that have volunteer opportunities for those 16 and older.

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

For grades 6-12.

Drop by our table to make marigolds to decorate our Day of the Dead community ofrenda. Marigolds are an important part of Day of the Dead, which is celebrated November 1-2 throughout Latin America to honor the passage of loved ones.

This course will empower you to understand your car, become a knowledgeable consumer, and be able to ask the right questions.

Prepare for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode, who made her feature film debut as Nessarose in the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked. 

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

Drop by the Teen Room to get your spook on! Each day we’ll have a frightfully fun project and candy to get you into the spirit of the season.

For grades 6-12.

Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. Drop by to learn more about National Media Literacy Week.

Come discuss topics like the generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.

Drop by the Teen Room to get your spook on! Each day we’ll have a frightfully fun project and candy to get you into the spirit of the season.

For grades 6-12.

Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. Drop by to learn more about National Media Literacy Week.

Come discuss topics like the generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.

Drop by the Teen Room to get your spook on! Each day we’ll have a frightfully fun project and candy to get you into the spirit of the season.

For grades 6-12.

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.

Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. Drop by to learn more about National Media Literacy Week.

Come discuss topics like the generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.

Drop by the Teen Room to get your spook on! Each day we’ll have a frightfully fun project and candy to get you into the spirit of the season.

For grades 6-12.

Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. Drop by to learn more about National Media Literacy Week.

Come discuss topics like the generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.