Event List

Explore composting and learn how to try it at home. We’ll also talk about trash and garbage and where it all ends up. Then test your knowledge with a hands-on sorting game.

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

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.   

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

Try a few classic games in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Learn more about the fun had by our friends and neighbors from the Arab world. 

You can also find us on the first floor a few other times in April.

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. 

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...you? Create a life-size version of yourself or a friend to decorate. 

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

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

Brigitte Burgman will read and share fun facts from her book, Wandering Willow in Spain. 

Learn about Spain's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. Brigitte Burgman will read and share fun facts from her book, Wandering Willow in Spain. 

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Outside in our south courtyard with cozy fire vibes, see how civic love appears in your life and how you can strengthen relationships in your community.

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! 

Make and play games from around the world in the Kids Room. This fun afternoon is part of our day-long El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) celebration.

Choose from favorite book characters to create a one-of-a-kind Bingo card in this fun family flip of the classic game.

Join Ms. Mandy and her puppet friends (including Tiny and Schmoranges) to pretend and imagine together. Kids in preK-grade 2 are invited to bring their own puppets, dolls, and toys to this interactive event.

Join Ms. Mandy and her puppet friends (including Tiny and Schmoranges) to pretend and imagine together. Kids in preK-grade 2 are invited to bring their own puppets, dolls, and toys to this interactive event.