Event List

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

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?

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six.

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. Drop-in event for children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

Learn about Chile'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. 

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

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

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

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

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than 24 months.

Learn about resources, programs, and assistive technology devices and vendor information available through the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP).

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

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Explore all of the thoughts, feelings, and realities around grief and loss with professionals from the Skylight Foundation, which provides free mental health services for those in need. 

Drop-in event.

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

Want to chat and do a diamond art craft with other grown-ups who have or care for kids? This club provides an opportunity for parents, grandparents, nannies, and others who care for kids to talk and participate in a fun craft.

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. For age 11-15.

Creativity meets calm in this relaxing family time. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness through coloring, breathing exercises, and peaceful moments that everyone from kids to grown-ups can enjoy.

What is the story behind the Panama Canal? 

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

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

Drop by our table to learn more about the American Library Association's Banned Books Week.

Play a game to win a small prize, discuss the importance of the freedom to read with staff, and browse frequently challenged items.

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.

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