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Learn About Media Literacy Week

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Learn About Media Literacy Week

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about current therapies and medications for macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Learn About Media Literacy Week

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Come to a "spooky, scary" Third Space Thursday full of crafts for All Hallows Eve. Costumes encouraged, spooky stories may be told--bring yours! Supplies and snacks may be limited. Drop-in event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Get Together Book Club

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

This community-based book club is for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, no matter their reading ability.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Oakton College Citizenship Class

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about U.S. history and government to prepare for the citizenship test. 

This class begins September 19 and ends December 19. For more information, call Oakton College at 847-635-1426.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Word 2019, including how to create documents.

We'll go over toolbars and formatting, saving and downloading, and more. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are needed.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Young Steinway Concert

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

In this series showcasing talented young performers of classical music, today's concert features violinist Lauren Kim and pianist Claire Wang.

Free tickets are given to those present starting at 2:30 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bid Opening

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Public bid opening for purchase of a sprinter van.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Remember the Titans

In 1971 in Alexandria, VA, recently integrated T. C. Williams High School is assigned a new football coach-Herman Boone, a Black football coach who comes to win. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Comfortable with AI

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI seems to be everywhere and it's important to understand the basics. This three-part series will introduce how we've gotten to this point, where we are now, and where we might be going with this technology. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Climate Optimism in Action

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Explore eco-friendly ways to prepare your yard or garden for the winter. We'll discuss winter lawn care considerations such as whether you should rake your leaves and what you can plant now to look forward to in the spring.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wanted to be part of a library book discussion group, but you worried that your English language skills were not strong enough?

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Get That Scholarship: Online Event

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12, Adults

Learn about the process of applying for scholarships from an expert, and get started with your search.  

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meet Your Village of Skokie Departments

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Representatives from the Village of Skokie will share information, answer your questions, and help you become more familiar with various services and programs.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learning about the technology offered in the library's makerspace. It's not necessary to be intimidated by the machines and offerings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Seekers: Resume and Cover Letter Review

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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