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Learn About Media Literacy Week

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. Drop by to learn more about National Media Literacy Week.

Come discuss topics like the generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, October 30, 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

Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about current therapies and medications for macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss.

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

Learn About Media Literacy Week

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Media literacy helps us have healthy habits when engaging with content. Drop by to learn more about National Media Literacy Week.

Come discuss topics like the generative AI, the news landscape, finding information, and fact-checking.

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

Climate Optimism in Action

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Explore eco-friendly ways to prepare your yard or garden for the winter. We'll discuss winter lawn care considerations such as whether you should rake your leaves and what you can plant now to look forward to in the spring.

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

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, November 4, 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

ELL Café

Wednesday, November 5, 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.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, November 6, 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

Square Dancing for Adults 55+

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Grab your dancing shoes and learn how to square dance! Instructors from Glenview Squares will demonstrate and guide you through the basics of square dance. Come on your own or with a friend.

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

Medicare Explained

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Get an overview of Medicare Parts A & B, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Part D Prescription drug plans, including deadlines for enrollments based on your situation.

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

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

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

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, November 11, 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 a vision impairment.

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

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, November 12, 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.

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Thursday, November 13, 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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, November 13, 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

Memory Café

Saturday, November 15, 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

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

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

Oakton College Adult Literacy Class

Tuesday, November 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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, November 18, 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, November 19, 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.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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