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Monarch Community Science Project

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Monarch butterflies play an important role as pollinators, and their populations are in trouble. You can learn about them and teach others, too.

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

Sensory-Friendly Family Movie

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

 

Strange World

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, June 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids in 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 "Adults" group

Music Monday

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Explore how the LGBTQIA+ community helped shape modern music. We'll journey from disco to the birth of house music in Chicago and explore how underground queer culture inspired the beats and anthems that eventually conquered the global charts.

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

Low Vision Group

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Event Type:
Discussion, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Meet others and 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Party

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Grab a book and join our reading party. We'll provide snacks and recommendations for your summer reading.

Free tickets will be given to all who attend. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Library Learning for All Abilities

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
Teens

Autistic youth and young people with disabilities age 15-21 are invited to develop job skills and serve the community in a fun and supportive environment. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Playtime

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

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

ELL Café

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Share your family's immigration story to help celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friend Squad

Wednesday, June 10, 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 "Kids" group

Be You Storytime

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Be "you-nique," be "be-you-tiful," just be you! Kids age 3-8 and their grown-ups are invited to take pride in their own uniqueness.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meetings of the library's Board of Trustees are are open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group

LitLounge

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

This month we'll be discussing The Pairing by Casey McQuiston.

This romantic comedy finds two exes who reunite on a food tour of Europe and attempt to prove to each other—and themselves—that they’ve moved on. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. For children with accompanying adults. 

Space is limited. Free tickets will be given 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, June 11, 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

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

Space is limited. Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 6 pm. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Melody and Motion

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Age Group:
Kids

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

Free tickets will be given 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Introduction to Yoga

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Jackie Jasperson leads a live yoga class and shares information about yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel.

Keyword: Health & Wellness

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

Computer Learning Lab

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Welcome to our self-guided space for adults interested in building their computer skills and knowledge. Build confidence using a library laptop (or bring your own) with a selection of introductory resources that can help you meet your tech goals.

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

Tatreez Workshop

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Learn about the history of Palestinian embroidery, try it for yourself with help from an experienced artist, and take home your own piece.

For grade 6–12.

Registration Required