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Skokie Show-and-Tell

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

What’s your Skokie story? Bring a Skokie-related object or photograph to show and tell your story or just come to listen.

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

Book Babies

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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 "Older Adults" group

AARP Tax Assistance

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:30pm
Age Group:
Older Adults

IRS-certified volunteers from AARP Foundation provide individual in-person assistance by appointment.

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

Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

This storytime is for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:00 am.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can help during 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 "Grade 3–5" group

Video Game Coding

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Design your own video game using Scratch, an online block-based coding system. Create a hide-and-seek game as you level up your coding skills. 

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Myths in American History

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

All countries tweak their national stories to make the past easier to explain. But the reality is often far more interesting than the myth.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

LitLounge

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be discussing The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall.

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

Terrific Twos

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

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

Terrific Twos

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:30 am.

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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Meet with constituent advocates from the offices of state senators and representatives whose districts include Skokie.

Ask questions about child support, unemployment, Medicaid, senior services, transportation, and more.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Princess in Black Party

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Princess Magnolia cordially invites you to a party! 

Celebrate the Princess in Black book series with games, activities, and crafts. Dress in your finest princess or superhero attire.   

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, April 9, 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

Books and Beats

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Listen to an interactive book and dance to the beat of musical favorites from around the world. 

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For kids age 0-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to ChatGPT

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of what a free ChatGPT account can do for you. We'll discuss the elements of Large Language Models and AI best practices, and work on prompting together.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Learn Basic Arabic

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids

Learn some basic Arabic phrases, enjoy a hands-on calligraphy project, and finish with a lively Dabke dance.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Suessical the Musical Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

The cast of Niles West High School's Seussical the Musical will share stories and songs from their upcoming performance. Listen to readings of Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults

Puzzle enthusiasts, here's your chance to swap your old puzzles for something new. 

Donations of puzzles in good condition will be accepted. Participants are welcome to take home up to three puzzles (while supplies last). 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Roots of Black Dance in America

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8

The Joel Hall Dancers explore the under-recognized influence of Black dance on American culture. Following the performance, you can ask the dancers about the piece, dance, and their experiences as professional dancers. 

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

Babies and Tots Storytime

Sunday, April 12, 2026 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.

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at noon. For kids age 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Young Steinway Concert

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Violinist Alexandra Dreesen is a freshman at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. She studies violin with Injoo Choi and also plays viola.