Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Event Type

Primary tabs

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for short, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Getting Started with Libby and Hoopla

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

With your library card, you have access to online eBooks, audiobooks, and more. Learn the basics of Libby and Hoopla, where you can check out and download more of what the library has to offer.

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

Getting Started with Google Drive and Cloud Storage

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn to navigate the interface of Google Drive and how to organize, sync, and locate files. Access, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more in this one-stop shop.

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

Friday Film

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Bride & Prejudice

A reworking of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" done Bollywood style.

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

Violin and Cello Duo: Jonathan Kuo and Alexei Romanenko

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Enjoy a concert of rarely heard violin/cello duets by Maurice Ravel, Reinhold Gliere, Friedrich Kummer, and Adrien-François Servais-Joseph Ghys.

Free tickets will be given out to those present starting at 2:30 pm.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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: ELL & Citizenship

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

Getting started with Gmail

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn the basics of email and practice the mechanics of how to write, send, and save emails. We'll show you the fundamentals of navigating the Gmail platform. 

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

Orchard Village Standing Ovations Theater Group

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Standing Ovations, a theater group for adults with developmental disabilities based at Orchard Village, will perform an original theater piece.

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

Writing Workshop with Northlight Theatre: High Lights

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

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

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Staying Safe Online

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Understanding how to detect scams, frauds, and bad actors on the internet continues to be important. Learn common signs of scams and phishing, as well as other tips and tricks to stay safe online.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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: ELL & Citizenship

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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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, and more.

Staffed by the offices of:

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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: ELL & Citizenship

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

Job Seekers: Resume and Cover Letter Review

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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

Memory Café

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia can be challenging. Individuals experiencing either, as well as caregivers, are welcome to meet and connect with others.

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

Writing Workshop with Northlight Theatre: High Lights

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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: ELL & Citizenship

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

Writing Workshop with Northlight Theatre: High Lights

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

Registration Required