Event List

Read books, do an activity, and have fun in English and Hebrew during this bilingual storytime with local author Arianna Brooks. 

Whether you are an expert in all things Pokémon or are curious about this popular Japanese franchise, come and enjoy crafts and games for kids of all ages.

This month we'll be discussing Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan. 

Elio 

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Need help learning to use resources in the library's makerspace? Staff can help during brief drop-in sessions as you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or they can provide help with a specific project. 

This month we'll be discussing The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution by Eric Foner. 

More than mere accessories, hand fans have a place in Asian history and culture. The origins go back thousands of years, across many different countries, as both tools and objects of art.

See and hear about the artwork in the current exhibit by local artist Julie Cowan. Drop-in event. Light refreshments will be served.

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Learn how to use the free photo sharing and photo storage service from Google. Back up, edit, and organize your photos using this tool. Bring your own device or borrow a library Windows laptop.

Make a simple craft related to the Elemental movie before watching the movie at 6:30 pm.

Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

Elemental

Learn more about The Talking Farm’s mission to promote sustainability and education, tour the plots and plants, and even help harvest something.

Learn more about The Talking Farm’s mission to promote sustainability and education, tour the plots and plants, and even help harvest something.

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 younger than six with an adult.

We Bought a Zoo

Come enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. For families with kids age six and younger. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

Celebrate Pride month with colorful crafts and games.

Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

Queen of Glory

This drop-in playgroup is for babies age 0 to 23 months. Babies can play with developmentally appropriate toys while their grown-ups socialize with other parents and caregivers.

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Learn more about Summer Reading 2026, pick up a log (if you haven't already), enjoy a popsicle, and have fun with other Skokie families. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

Summer Reading 2026 takes place June 1-July 31.

This month we'll be discussing The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler.