Event List

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

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.

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. 

Drop-in event for children ate 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading in the North Courtyard.

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

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

We'll learn about Métis beadwork art and artists who create paintings inspired by those motifs. We'll also create a project inspired by this art.

If you enjoy reading graphic novels or creating your own comics, explore titles from the library for inspiration and then get to work creating your own! 

Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently.

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

In an ever-changing world, job security is no longer guaranteed—but you can take control of your professional future.

This month we will be discussing A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power.

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

Two-year-olds with an adult share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Drop-in event. Space is limited. 

Two-year-olds with an adult share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Drop-in event. Space is limited. 

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, and more.

Staffed by the offices of:

Enjoy a fun craft designed for kids grade K-2.

Drop-in event, space is limited. Kids younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad. Kids grade 3-5 attend on their own.

Enjoy board games and snacks from around the world. Come with friends or meet new people and compete for prizes.

Feel free to bring and share a game from your home country. For grade 6-12.

Today, we're welcoming the Skokie Yearbook Project for a scrapbooking project. Bring your photos, letters, and mementos to start preserving your memories in a tangible way. Drop in for some creative time.

Learn to make Native American fry bread and listen to the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard.

This community-based book club is for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, no matter their reading ability.

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

Bring your grown-up for a walk near the library with our librarians. Drop-in event for families with children PreK-K. Limited to 10 families.

The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island