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Pokémon Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

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

Memory Café

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Speed Friending for Parents

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Adults

Make new friends and find community with other parents of kids age 0-12 as Skokie Yearbook Project hosts speed friending for parents.

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

Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

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

Family Volunteering

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr and this National Day of Service by participating in a project to benefit a local community organization.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Speed Friending

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Make new friends as Skokie Yearbook Project hosts speed friending. Join other twenty- and thirtysomethings as you meet new people and make new friends.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

'I Am' Art Project Reception

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

See the art featured in Niles Township District for Special Education's (NTDSE) I Am Project and learn about the student artists, some of whom will be in attendance.

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 "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's a new year full of possibility! We'll have all the supplies (and snacks for fuel) to create a vision board for the new year. Collage your way to imagining the best version of the future.

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

Winter Reading Party

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

Remembering Through Stories

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, two daughters of survivors--Marilyn Klein and Karen Perl--will share stories of Cecelia Klein and Helen Perl, their mothers.

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

Make It Yourself

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

For kids PreK-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. 

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, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Help us pack seeds and take a few packets home. We will also discuss accessible gardening by exploring how you can garden no matter your physical ability or access to personal outdoor green space.

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

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

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

Puppet Playtime: Online Event

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Join Ms. Mandy and her puppet friends (including Tiny and Schmoranges) to pretend and imagine together. Kids in preK-grade 2 are invited to bring their own puppets, dolls, and toys to this interactive event.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Friend Squad

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others. 

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

Pokémon Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

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

Lunar New Year Family Party

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Welcome the Year of the Horse and celebrate with crafts and activities for the whole family. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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 "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

Make It Yourself

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

Drop-in event for kids PreK-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 kids at a time.