Event List

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?

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

Learn about resources, programs, and assistive technology devices and vendor information available through the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP).

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(s): ELL & Citizenship

Explore all of the thoughts, feelings, and realities around grief and loss with professionals from the Skylight Foundation, which provides free mental health services for those in need. 

Drop-in event.

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.

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

Want to chat and do a diamond art craft with other grown-ups who have or care for kids? This club provides an opportunity for parents, grandparents, nannies, and others who care for kids to talk and participate in a fun craft.

What is the story behind the Panama Canal? 

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

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

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:

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

Black Bag 

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

We'll start with a brief history of the craft of Origami, and then we'll work on a couple of folds. We'll have instructions and paper for you to try the art of paper folding.

Keyword(s): Adult Learners

Black Bag 

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.

Experienced human resources and talent professionals will be available for brief drop-in sessions. They can review your materials and answer questions.

Haven't been to the library in a while? Interested in learning more about what we offer? Take a tour of our resources, services, and spaces.

In a concert of English, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian music, Oleg Timofeyev and Dan Caraway will showcase their seven historical seven-string guitars, ranging in age from 100 to 250 years.

Turning Point Behavioral Health Center provides mental health support for individuals through its Mobile Living Room on a walk-in basis.

Develop your writing within a supportive community in this workshop series. Led by Northlight Theatre teaching artists, you will write and refine material using prompts, discussion, and peer feedback.

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.