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Introduction to Tinkercad

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Discover the basics of 3D design in this introductory class using Tinkercad, free and user-friendly software for creating 3D prints.

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

Skokie Show-and-Tell

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

What’s your Skokie story? Bring a Skokie-related object or photograph to show and tell your story or just come to listen.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can help during brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Myths in American History

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

All countries tweak their national stories to make the past easier to explain. But the reality is often far more interesting than the myth.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

LitLounge

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be discussing The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall.

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, April 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

Introduction to ChatGPT

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of what a free ChatGPT account can do for you. We'll discuss the elements of Large Language Models and AI best practices, and work on prompting together.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults

Puzzle enthusiasts, here's your chance to swap your old puzzles for something new. 

Donations of puzzles in good condition will be accepted. Participants are welcome to take home up to three puzzles (while supplies last). 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Young Steinway Concert

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Violinist Alexandra Dreesen is a freshman at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. She studies violin with Injoo Choi and also plays viola.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can help during brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

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?

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

Low Vision Group

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Meet others and learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with an eye condition or have a family member who has vision impairment.

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

Arab American Heritage Month Games

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Try a few classic games in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Learn more about the fun had by our friends and neighbors from the Arab world. 

You can also find us on the first floor a few other times in April.

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

Gardening for the Seasons

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Set within the contemporary design of Millennium Park and against the urban backdrop of downtown Chicago, Lurie Garden has earned a reputation as a premier example of naturalistic garden design.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

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

 

Fly Away Home

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can help during brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talking Books

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need help learning to use resources in the library's makerspace? Staff can help during brief drop-in sessions as you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or they can provide help with a specific project. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Business Counseling

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, April 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...you? Create a life-size version of yourself or a friend to decorate. 

Registration Required