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ELL Café

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, May 13, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, May 14, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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

Explore Google Gemini

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This introductory class presents an overview of Google's AI tool, Gemini. We'll look at the interface, explore its core features, and get a solid foundation on what Gemini can do. Bring your own computer to follow along.

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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
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, May 20, 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.

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

Scholarship Winners Concert

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music performed by the winners of this year's scholarships from the North Shore Musicians Club. Scholarship winners are music majors at local colleges and universities. A reception follows the concert.

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

Talking Books

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng.

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

Indian Classical Music with Brajeswar Mukherjee

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Brajeswar Mukherjee, one of the most promising and captivating vocalists of his generation, is a disciple of the renowned Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, May 27, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Artist Reception

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

See and hear about the artwork in the current exhibit by local artist Julie Cowan. Drop-in event. Light refreshments will be served.

Keyword: USA 250

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

Family Movie

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

 

Elemental

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

The Talking Farm Tour for Adults

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn more about The Talking Farm’s mission to promote sustainability and education, tour the plots and plants, and even help harvest something.

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

Summer Reading Party

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Free tickets will be given to all who attend. 

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, June 3, 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.

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

Low Vision Group

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:15pm - 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

ELL Café

Wednesday, June 10, 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.

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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, June 11, 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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

Computer Learning Lab

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Welcome to our self-guided space for adults interested in building their computer skills and knowledge. Build confidence using a library laptop (or bring your own) with a selection of introductory resources that can help you meet your tech goals.

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

Skokie Juneteenth Community Celebration

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Skokie’s 2026 Juneteenth celebration features activities and performances for all ages at Oakton Park. This year's theme is Lifting While We Climb.

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

Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
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.