Event List

Learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with eye conditions or have a family member who has a vision impairment.

Online account security is a necessary part of everyday life.

Learn to better manage your passwords and online security through secure password elements and the benefits of and options for using a password manager.

Build your understanding of scientific concepts with fun activities.

This month, we're learning about memory, and we'll make a neuron with candy.

Arzé

Free one-on-one counseling for first-time Medicare enrollees from a certified counselor recognized by the State of Illinois will help you understand the complexities of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap (Medicare Supplement), and

Escape the cold December weather in this self-directed beach-themed playtime with your children 0-23 months. 

No sunscreen required for this drop-in event!

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

Make a gift for a loved one for any occasion using some of the available art materials. 

Kids grade 3-5 attend on their own. 

Listen to a picture book followed by a fun STEAM project.

Kids younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

Let’s make comics! For more than a century, comic strips have delighted and intrigued readers all around the world.

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

Let's discuss our favorite books, television shows, movies, and more of 2025. 

Get recommendations from your fellow LitLoungers. 

Presented in partnership with Morton Grove Public Library.

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

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. 

You can create your own greeting cards this holiday season using watercolors and other art supplies. Enjoy the motivation and communal work time. Limited craft supplies available to help complete your masterpiece.

Let’s make music together. We'll sing songs, use simple hand-held instruments, and move to the beat.

Limited to 20 children age 0-6 with an adult. Registration required.

Let’s make music together. We'll sing songs, use simple hand-held instruments, and move to the beat.

Limited to 20 children age 0-6 with an adult. Registration required.

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

The Penguin Lessons

Found Poetry is poetry that anyone can write. We'll use visual art (painting, drawing, collage) to create an original poem. No poetry knowledge required—we will be finding our language in old books, magazines, journals, newspapers.

Feeling crafty? Support your library by helping to make supplies and decorations for an upcoming library event. Kids grade 3-5 attend on their own. Pizza will be served. 

The Penguin Lessons

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.