Event List

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:

You can create your own greeting cards this holiday season using watercolors and other art supplies. Enjoy the motivation and communal work time. Limited craft supplies available to help complete your masterpiece.

The Penguin Lessons

The Penguin Lessons

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.

This hands-on class introduces Google Docs. Learn to create documents, share, save, download, upload, print, and more.

Basic mouse skills and a Gmail account are required.

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This world music ensemble of five musicians and two dancers features traditional and original material fusing flamenco and Indian dance as well as Arabic poems and songs.

Using Windows laptops (or bring your own device), learn how to organize your digital files and clean up the clutter from your computer.

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.  

The Wild Robot

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

This month we'll be discussing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

Learning about the technology offered in the library's makerspace. It's not necessary to be intimidated by the machines and offerings.

A business counselor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Oakton College can assist new and existing businesses with issues related to financing, marketing, and business plans.

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

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

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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.

Grab a book and join our reading party. We'll provide snacks and recommendations for your winter reading.

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.

“The band’s multi-genre sound pulls from folk, indie rock, swing and soul—somehow stitching it all together seamlessly,” –Elle Mannion, NPR Music

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