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ELL Café

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need help learning to use resources in the library's makerspace? Staff can help during brief drop-in sessions as you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or they can provide help with a specific project. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meetings of the library's Board of Trustees are are open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group

LitLounge

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing Family Trust by Kathy Wang.

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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Meet with constituent advocates from the offices of state senators and representatives whose districts include Skokie.

Ask questions about child support, unemployment, Medicaid, senior services, transportation, and more.

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

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Jackie Jasperson leads a live yoga class and shares information about yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel.

Keyword: Health & Wellness

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Learning Lab

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to our self-guided space for adults interested in building their computer skills and knowledge. Build confidence using a library laptop (or bring your own) with a selection of introductory resources that can help you meet your tech goals.

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

Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

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

Explore Google Gemini

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This introductory class presents an overview of Google's AI tool, Gemini. We'll look at the interface, explore its core features, and get a solid foundation on what Gemini can do. Bring your own computer to follow along.

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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

An English/Urdu-speaking resource navigator with Hamdard Health Alliance will be available for people to drop in to get assistance in determining their eligibility for government benefits and applying for services as appropriate.  

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

Scholarship Winners Concert

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music performed by the winners of this year's scholarships from the North Shore Musicians Club. Scholarship winners are music majors at local colleges and universities. A reception follows the concert.

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

Talking Books

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng.

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

Feedback for Job Seekers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Adults

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Use small glass tiles to create a mosaic. Stay as long as you want, have snacks, and enjoy the craft time. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

Hamnet

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

Plant Swap at Lee Wright Park

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring healthy rooted plants or cuttings. Take home some new plants for yourself. Whether you are a master gardener or a beginner, this is an opportunity to share questions, ideas, and tips with other community members.

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

Indian Classical Music with Brajeswar Mukherjee

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Brajeswar Mukherjee, one of the most promising and captivating vocalists of his generation, is a disciple of the renowned Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fantasy Book Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

Elio 

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.