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One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Files and Organization on Windows Computers

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how files are stored, organized, and deleted. Bring your own Windows laptop or use a library device.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required.

Keyword: Adult Learners

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

Glowforge Design Basics

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory design class will focus on the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver, one of the machines available in the Studio. You will learn the basics of the Glowforge design software and the tips and tricks to make projects stand out.

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

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

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

One-on-One Studio Help

Wednesday, October 22, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Intro to 3D Printing

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad. Kids in grade 3-5 attend on their own.

Full
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

Monday, October 27, 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 "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

Tuesday, October 28, 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

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

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

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 "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 "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Word 2019, including how to create documents.

We'll go over toolbars and formatting, saving and downloading, and more. Basic mouse and keyboard skills are needed.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Comfortable with AI

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI seems to be everywhere and it's important to understand the basics. This three-part series will introduce how we've gotten to this point, where we are now, and where we might be going with this technology. 

Registration Required
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

Getting Started with Genealogy Research

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in your ancestry or finding information on bygone family members? This class introduces the free resources the library offers to help you search for your roots.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Creating with Canva.com

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Get started creating flyers, exploring tools and templates, and many other free aspects of the design platform Canva.com.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started with Kanopy

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of Kanopy, the video streaming service available for free to Skokie Public Library cardholders. Think Netflix but with a focus on independent and international films, documentaries, and classics.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Comfortable with AI

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI seems to be everywhere and it's important to understand the basics. This three-part series will introduce how we've gotten to this point, where we are now, and where we might be going with this technology. 

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

Intro to 3D Printing

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad. Kids grade 3-5 attend on their own.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Comfortable with AI

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI seems to be everywhere and it's important to understand the basics. This three-part series will introduce how we've gotten to this point, where we are now, and where we might be going with this technology. 

Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Using Google Photos

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the free photo sharing and photo storage service from Google. Back up, edit, and organize your photos using this tool.

A Google account is highly recommended. Bring your own device to follow along.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Using Online Library Resources for Research

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

The library has a lot of great tools for researching various topics. Come get an overview of the kinds of information you can discover and learn best practices for searching, filtering, and saving your findings.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Generative AI and Your Digital Security

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This description is generated by a human and not by AI! This interactive presentation on generative AI will go over some of the latest tools to generate text, images, audio, and video.

Registration Required