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Science Club Jr

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Learn about science through interesting hands-on experiments. Dress for messy exploration! 

Drop-in event for kids PreK-grade 1 with an adult. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Now You See Me

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

Make It Yourself

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

Drop-in event for kids PreK-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 kids at a time. 

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

First Nations Film and Video Festival

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This festival highlights Indigenous/Native American filmmakers of all skill levels, providing them a venue for their works and voice.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Oakton College Citizenship Class

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about U.S. history and government to prepare for the citizenship test. 

This class begins September 19 and ends December 19. For more information, call Oakton College at 847-635-1426.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Creating with Canva.com

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
DIY, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Get started creating flyers, exploring tools and templates, and many other free aspects of the design platform Canva.com.

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

First Nations Film and Video Festival Animated Shorts

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This festival highlights Indigenous/Native American filmmakers of all skill levels, providing them a venue for their works and voice.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started with Kanopy

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of Kanopy, the video streaming service available for free to Skokie Public Library cardholders. Think Netflix but with a focus on independent and international films, documentaries, and classics.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Guitarist Goran Ivanovic

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

One of the most versatile, skilled, and curious musicians in Chicago, guitarist Goran Ivanovic has built a career built upon exploration.

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

Small Hands Craft

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Flex your fingers and use your fine motor skills by making a fun and creative craft.

Drop-in event for children age 2-6 with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

Turning Point Behavioral Health Center provides mental health support for individuals through its Mobile Living Room on a walk-in basis.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Comfortable with AI

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

AI seems to be everywhere and it's important to understand the basics. This three-part series will introduce how we've gotten to this point, where we are now, and where we might be going with this technology. 

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, November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 new 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
This event is in the "Older Adults" group

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment. 

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

Stay and Play

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 kids age 2-6 with an adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ELL Literacy Circle

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wanted to be part of a library book discussion group, but you worried that your English language skills were not strong enough?

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 11, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Indonesia's culture, traditions, foods, and fun in this session designed for kids who are homeschooled.

Drop-in event for kids age 5-10. Children younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

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

Low Vision Support Group

Tuesday, November 11, 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 a vision impairment.

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

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, November 11, 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 "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Indonesia's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. 

For kids grade K-5. Children younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing a Book: From Idea to Shelf to Reader

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors
Age Group:
Adults

John Wendell Adams is the author of the Jack Alexander trilogy; made up of Betrayal, Payback, and Ruthless. His most recent novel was a finalist for the New Generation Indie Book Award, thriller category.

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

Medicare Part D Sign-up Assistance

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Select the best Medicare Part D option for you with the help of a health care counselor. Starting October 1, call the library at 847-673-7774 to make an appointment.