Event List

Smurfs

Listen to an interactive book and dance to the beat of musical favorites from around the world. 

Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For kids age 0-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

Compete with other kids in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. 

Arrive at 2 pm to guarantee your spot in the competition bracket. Play will continue until a winner has emerged. Limited to 48 kids in grade 3-7.

The Naked Gun

Create yourself as an anime-style character using step-by-step drawing techniques.

Kids in grade 3-6 attend on their own. Registration limited to 20 kids. 

Children and their grown-ups participate together in this storytime with books, music, and more.

This hands-on class will introduce Google Sheets and its basic spreadsheet options as an alternative to Microsoft Excel. Learn how to navigate the platform, basic terminology, and the basics of entering your data. 

Fly Away Home

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

Tired of scrolling? 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.

Kids PreK-grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

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.

Chicago plays the blues a little bit differently.

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?

Enjoy stories and songs in Arabic and English. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 9:30 am. For families with kids age six and younger.

Presented in collaboration with Niles Township Early Childhood Alliance.

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. For children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 1 pm.

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

Discover the basics of 3D design in this introductory class using Tinkercad, free and user-friendly software for creating 3D prints.

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

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.

IRS-certified volunteers from AARP Foundation provide individual in-person assistance by appointment.

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

This storytime is for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited. Tickets will be distributed to those present starting at 10:00 am.

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

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.