Event List

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. 

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.

Let's clean up sidewalks together through Skokie’s Adopt-a-Street program. Teens, families, and adults are all welcome. Gloves, garbage bags, and other supplies will be provided.

Zootopia 2

Design STEAM challenges that will allow kids to experiment and compete. In this session, collaborate with other teen volunteers to mess around with the materials and learn some hands-on teaching methods.

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.

Explore composting and learn how to try it at home. We’ll also talk about trash and garbage and where it all ends up. Then test your knowledge with a hands-on sorting game.

What’s your Skokie story? Bring a Skokie-related object or photograph to show and tell your story or just come to listen.

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

Try a few classic games in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Learn more about the fun had by our friends and neighbors from the Arab world. 

You can also find us on the first floor a few other times in April.

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. 

Have a snack while you browse teen fiction by Arab-American authors and learn more about these books. 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.

Learn how to do something new! We will have tables set up around the library with staff and volunteer experts sharing inspiration, knowledge, and creations. 

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.

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

Help get our native garden bed ready for the growing season.

Can you make sense of cents? Come learn about managing money and compete in games to test your knowledge.

Snacks will be provided. For grade 6–12.