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Rainbow Family Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids PreK through grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ youth are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's tiny art night! Bring your biggest creativity for the tiniest canvases. 

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

As we prepare for spring cleaning, let’s chat about some environmentally friendly alternatives to household cleaning products that you can try at home. We'll also make soap to take home or share with others.  

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

Puppet Playtime: Online Event

Wednesday, March 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, March 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, March 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 "Adults" group

Tween-Caregiver Craft Club

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Adults

Let's listen to music and try a craft. For kids in grade 3-6 with a favorite adult.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Finish Your Sewing Project

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

In this supportive, hands-on workshop, you can get help to finish your sewing project or troubleshoot any challenges along the way.

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, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, 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. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

Pokémon Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Lucky Charms from Around the World

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Learn about good luck charms and traditions from cultures around the world, and create your own. 

For grade 6-12. 

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, March 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skokie Escape Room

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Gather a group of friends or family, or make some new friends as you try to escape Skokie in our Skokie Yearbook Project Skokie-themed escape room.

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

Rainbow Family Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids PreK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

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

Developmental Playgroup

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

This 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, March 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 "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Let's look forward to spring by painting flower pots and kindness rocks that can decorate porches and gardens. 

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

International Snack Down

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month we'll be getting a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn interesting facts about the country, and have fun! 

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

Pick up Litter

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Let's clean up sidewalks together through Skokie’s Adopt-a-Street program. Teens, families, and adults are all welcome. Gloves, garbage bags, and other supplies will be provided.

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

Adventure Club

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Apply logic, creativity, and ingenuity to succeed at your assigned task in this special Task Master Edition of Adventure Club! Time is limited, so you must think quickly on your feet. Tasks are inspired by comedy challenge game shows.

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

Puppet Playtime: Online Event

Wednesday, April 1, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Draw Yourself

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

Create yourself as an anime-style character using step-by-step drawing techniques.

Kids in grade 3-6 attend on their own. Registration limited to 20 kids. 

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

Unplugged Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, 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. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

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

Rainbow Family Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids PreK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

Registration Required