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Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. Drop-in event for children with accompanying adults. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

This hands-on class introduces the essentials of Microsoft Excel 2019: tabs, rows, columns, functions, formulas, and more.

Basic mouse and keyboard skills are required.

Keyword: Adult Learners

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This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Babies and Tots Storytime Outdoors

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading in our sheltered courtyard.

Drop-in event for kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Nikki O'Neill Band

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

An Americana/Soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Nikki O’Neill has been described by music journalists as an artist who can “shout like a 1960's soul diva and purr a slow bluesy tune with spine-tingling subtlety,” while also craftin

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

Nature Play

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Morning Movie

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Spare Parts

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

Writing Workshop with Northlight Theatre: High Lights

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Develop your writing within a supportive community in this workshop series. Led by Northlight Theatre teaching artists, you will write and refine material using prompts, discussion, and peer feedback.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
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 "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, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 new Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities.

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

Learn Basic Amharic

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Learn a few Amharic letters and enjoy activities that celebrate East African culture and the Ethiopian-Eritrean New Year in this fun-filled event designed for families with kids in preschool through middle school. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Your Library 101

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults

Haven't been to the library in a while? Interested in learning more about what we offer? Take a tour of our resources, services, and spaces.

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

Stay and Play

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six.

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. Drop-in event for children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

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

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with an eye condition or have a family member who has vision impairment.

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

Tween STEAM

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Put your engineering and paper crafting skills to the test by building a paper rollercoaster.

Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently. Limited to 10 participants.

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

Staying Safe Online

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Understanding how to detect scams, frauds, and bad actors on the internet continues to be important. Learn common signs of scams and phishing, as well as other tips and tricks to stay safe online.

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

College Essays Demystified: Online Event

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12, Adults

Professional tutor Will Wagner demystifies the process of writing essays for college applications. He will talk about college essay formats, what colleges are looking for in these essays, reliable strategies, and common mistakes.

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

Book Babies Outdoors

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap.

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

Wonderful Ones Outdoors

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

Drop-in event for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

 

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

Together Time

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than 24 months.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword: ELL & Citizenship

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Design Your Skokie Village Flag

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

On March 17, the Skokie Village Board of Trustees adopted a new Village seal, which replaced the previous seal design us

Registration Required