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