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A Brief History of Skokie

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Illinois became a state in 1818, but even by the beginning of the 1830s, Chicago, as the largest non-Indian settlement, only had about 150 inhabitants.

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Morning Movie

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

 

We Bought a Zoo

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ELL Café

Wednesday, June 24, 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.

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Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

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Crochet Basics

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn basic crochet terminology and how to crochet in this introductory class. 

Materials will be provided, and supplies may be limited. You are welcome to bring your own hooks or yarn. 

Registration Required
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Using Transportation Applications

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

There are many options for getting from place to place, and many can be accessed on your phone. This presentation will review various apps and resources such as Uber, Lyft, Google Maps, and the CTA transit app. 

Registration Required
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Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Friday, June 26, 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.

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Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Immigrant Heritage Month
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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

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Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Friday, June 26, 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.

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Family Movie

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

 

Migration

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Get to Know the Grand Old Flag

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

With the upcoming 4th of July celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, learn about the history of the U.S. flag with expert Marty Callahan.

Registration Required
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Rohingya Music in Exile--Courage, Faith, and Love

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

The Crossing Borders Music String Quartet shares brand-new arrangements of Rohingya music and its stories of courage, faith, and love in exile.

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Bike Maintenance 101

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Learn about basic bike maintenance in this interactive presentation for adults and teens at Laramie Park. Led by The Recyclery. The library's book bike will be present.

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The Constitution Today

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Political analyst Paul Lisnek moderates a nonpartisan panel discussion with Chicagoland university professors.

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Wednesdays on the Green

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

 

Serendipity

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

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State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, July 9, 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

Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Friday, July 10, 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

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults

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

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Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

Good Clean Fun

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

Offsite Event
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Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Friday, July 24, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

Kaleidoscope Dance

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

Offsite Event
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Board of Trustees

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

Chicken Bone

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

Offsite Event
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State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, August 13, 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.