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Unplugged Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6-12.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Make Kosher Sufganiot: Family Cooking

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8

Learn to make sufganiot, a pastry associated with Hanukkah, in this workshop led by Yona Posner from Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a winter event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Found Poetry

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Found Poetry is poetry that anyone can write. We'll use visual art (painting, drawing, collage) to create an original poem. No poetry knowledge required—we will be finding our language in old books, magazines, journals, newspapers.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Make a Self-Care Spinner Wheel

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Create a personalized spinner wheel that includes self-care activities in different categories. Reflect on what makes you feel good and take home your very own spinner wheel and card deck. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

A Minecraft Movie

This screening is designed for everyone, including families with neurodivergent children and others who may benefit from a less sensory-intense movie experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Unplugged Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting. 

For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Movie Night

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Warm up with hot chocolate, pizza, and popcorn while watching The Hunger Games.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Halal Snack Tasting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Halal Snack Tasting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Halal Snack Tasting

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Muslim American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Try great food from local halal restaurants.

Drop-in event for grade 6-12. Snacks may be limited. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Make a Pause Pouch

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Customize and decorate a kit of items that connect to the five senses. Take it home and use it when life feels overwhelming to help calm down and reset.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Mystery at the Museum of Black History

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8

Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Make Miniatures

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Shrink your world to fit in your hands. Design a small-scale room, diorama, or repurposed dollhouse that reflects something personal: who you are, who you were, or who you might become. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Make Beaded Heart Earrings

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Celebrate love in February by making beaded heart earrings. Using a needle and thread, we'll make cascading fringe heart earrings with traditional bead-weaving techniques.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Minecraft Video Game Tournament

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Teens, Grade 6–8

Compete with your friends to be the last one standing in this Minecraft tournament for kids in grade 4-8. We'll have multiple rounds and prizes for the winners.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Mystery at the Museum of Black History

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Black History Month, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8

Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Lunar New Year Tea Tasting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Sip delicious teas and snack on citrus fruits while learning about Lunar New Year.

Drop-in event for grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Black History Trivia

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Black History Month
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Compete for prizes and test your knowledge of Black history. For grade 6-12.