Event List

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.

Compete with your friends to be the last one standing in this Minecraft tournament for kids in grade 4-8. We'll have multiple rounds and prizes for the winners.

The Bad Guys 2

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

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

Sip delicious teas and snack on citrus fruits while learning about Lunar New Year.

For grade 6–12.

Compete for prizes and test your knowledge of Black history. For grade 6-12.

Usher in springtime with bright tie-dye, just in time for Holi, the Festival of Colors. We will provide white cotton t-shirts for dyeing. For grades 6-12. 

As we prepare for spring cleaning, let’s chat about some environmentally friendly alternatives to household cleaning products that you can try at home. We'll also make soap to take home or share with others.  

Explore some books, do a small craft, and learn more about Ramadan, an observance for Muslims worldwide.

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. 

Certain plants and flowers can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies that help keep your garden thriving.

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

Ede2 celebrates its 15th anniversary with an original dance production based on Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Learn about good luck charms and traditions from cultures around the world, and create your own. 

For grade 6-12. 

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.

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.

Explore resources to learn more about women throughout history and contribute to a group research project.

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

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

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.

Refresh old clothes or create a new piece of art. Make your own design and print it on fabric with Gelli Plates. 

How did the signing of the Declaration of Independence affect the Native American people? How did the government and its people view Native Americans, and what were the consequences of those views?

Need someone to look over your job application materials or discuss transferrable skills? Experienced HR and talent professionals will be on-site for short, drop-in sessions offering reviews and answering questions.