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Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Immigrant Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion, Pride Month
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Pairing by Casey McQuiston.

This romantic comedy finds two exes who reunite on a food tour of Europe and attempt to prove to each other—and themselves—that they’ve moved on. 

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, June 11, 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, June 12, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Computer Learning Lab

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older 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 "Adults" group

Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Google Slides

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Similar to Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides is a free online application that lets you make and format presentations.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
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Skokie Juneteenth Community Celebration

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Skokie’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration features activities and performances for all ages at Oakton Park. This year's theme is Lifting While We Climb.

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Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Immigrant Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

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

Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Immigrant Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, June 16, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Create A Family Shadowbox

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Immigrant Heritage Month, Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Every family has a unique history. Celebrate your culture and heritage by creating a special artifact detailing your family's origins and American journey. You may bring in photos or other items to include in your project.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, June 17, 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

Talking Books

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion, Pride Month
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This month we'll be discussing Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.

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

Introduction to Generative AI

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn the basics of how generative AI tools work so that you can use them for life and work. This presentation, with retired law librarian and teacher Matthew Bird, will help you understand how to use GenAI tools safely.

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

Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

Sushi Roll

Enjoy free family entertainment on the Village Green. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Drop-in event for all ages. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Bring an empty jar (or use one of ours) and turn it into a beautiful light creation with tissue paper. Come for as long as you'd like for this open craft time. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

Wicked: For Good

This event is in the "Adults" group

Changing Careers or Fields

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

If you are looking to change careers or fields, experienced HR and talent professionals will help give perspective and tips on switching focus. Part presentation with Q&A and part one-on-one assistance.

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, June 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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

Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning folk musician and folklorist Chris Vallillo brings the music and the stories of the Underground Railroad in Illinois to life in this engaging and powerful show featuring first-person accounts of Freedom Seekers as well as performance

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

Home Care and Bingo for Adults 55+

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Navigating home care options can be challenging. Learn more about the types of home care with representatives from Serenity Home Healthcare. After the presentation, stay for bingo and an optional blood pressure screening.

Registration Required