Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Event Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Kids" group

Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 25, 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 25, 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

Crochet Basics

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

Learn basic crochet terminology and how to crochet in this introductory class. 

Materials will be provided, and supplies may be limited. You are welcome to bring your own hooks or yarn. 

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

Using Transportation Applications

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Older Adults

There are many options for getting from place to place, and many can be accessed on your phone. This presentation will review various apps and resources such as Uber, Lyft, Google Maps, and the CTA transit app. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 25, 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 26, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Friday, June 26, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Share Your Immigrant Heritage

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Bookworms

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Book lovers who want to help their community and make the library even more awesome can help create displays, read books before they hit the shelves, and explore where librarians make the magic happen.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

International Snack Down

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month we'll be getting a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun! 

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

Family Movie

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Older Adults

 

Migration

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

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

Free tickets will be given to those present starting at 10:30 am. Space is limited.

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

Get to Know the Grand Old Flag

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

With the upcoming 4th of July celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, learn about the history of the U.S. flag with expert Marty Callahan.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rohingya Music in Exile--Courage, Faith, and Love

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

The Crossing Borders Music String Quartet shares brand-new arrangements of Rohingya music and its stories of courage, faith, and love in exile.

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

Monarch Community Science Project

Monday, June 29, 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. Teen volunteers will learn about them and teach others, too.

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

Road Trip Across the USA

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Celebrate USA's 250th birthday with a fun, hands-on journey across the country. We'll explore the 50 states through stories, games, and movement activities.

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

Teen STEAM Team

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Design STEAM challenges that will allow kids to experiment and compete. In this session, collaborate with other teen volunteers to mess around with the materials and learn some hands-on teaching methods.

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

Bike Maintenance 101 with the Recyclery

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
DIY, Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Older Adults

Learn about basic bike maintenance in this interactive presentation for adults and teens at Laramie Park. The library's book bike will be present.

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

Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Serendipity

Enjoy free family entertainment on the Village Green. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Drop-in event for all ages. 

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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, July 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 "Adults" group

Board of Trustees

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Good Clean Fun

Enjoy free family entertainment on the Village Green. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Drop-in event for all ages. 

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

Wednesdays on the Green

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Kaleidoscope Dance

Enjoy free family entertainment on the Village Green. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Drop-in event for all ages. 

Offsite Event