Event List

In an ever-changing world, job security is no longer guaranteed—but you can take control of your professional future.

This month we will be discussing A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power.

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

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, and more.

Staffed by the offices of:

Today, we're welcoming the Skokie Yearbook Project for a scrapbooking project. Bring your photos, letters, and mementos to start preserving your memories in a tangible way. Drop in for some creative time.

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

The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island

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.

Navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia can be challenging. Individuals experiencing either, as well as caregivers, are welcome to meet and connect with others.

Experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Bali with a special performance by Friends of the Gamelan’s Balinese Ensemble, joined by master musician and dancer Park Wardana (Bli Ciaaattt).

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.

Enjoy music and stories from the two worlds of classical music and specifically Jewish music.

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. 

Samantha Thompson from the Midwest SOARRING Foundation will share her connection with beadwork and her Potawatomi heritage.

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

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.  

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?

We'll watch and talk about Not If I See You First, a film shot in Skokie and Evanston, written and directed by Aaron Wertheimer. Discussion with the director and cast member follows the screening.

This month we'll be discussing Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. 

Award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt provides an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

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. 

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