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Terrific Twos

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Terrific Twos

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

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

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

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

Learn About Banned Books Week

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

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

State Services: Drop By to Get Answers

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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, and more.

Staffed by the offices of:

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

Science Party

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Science and STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2

Enjoy a science activity or experiment. For kids in grade K-2.  

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Get Together Book Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

This community-based book club is for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities, no matter their reading ability.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Melody & Motion

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Let's Take a Walk

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Black Bag 

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

Learn About Banned Books Week

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Make It Yourself

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
DIY, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

Drop-in event for pre-K-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 kids at a time.

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

Learn Basic Spanish

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Learn some phrases in Spanish and enjoy activities that celebrate Hispanic culture in this fun-filled event for families with kids in preschool through middle school. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Origins of Origami: A Beginner's Guide

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

We'll start with a brief history of the craft of Origami, and then we'll work on a couple of folds. We'll have instructions and paper for you to try the art of paper folding.

Keyword(s): Adult Learners

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Friday Film

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Event Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Black Bag 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Oakton College Citizenship Class

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. Drop-in event for children with accompanying adults. Space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Job Seekers: Resume and Cover Letter Review

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Adults

Experienced human resources and talent professionals will be available for brief drop-in sessions. They can review your materials and answer questions.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Your Library 101

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Age Group:
Adults

Haven't been to the library in a while? Interested in learning more about what we offer? Take a tour of our resources, services, and spaces.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Doctor De Soto Preview Party

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Enjoy a scene, make a craft, and meet cast members as we celebrate Northwestern University's Imagine U's theater production, Doctor De Soto. Based on the award-winning picture book, this modern-day fable proves that ev

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Magic of Diwali: India’s Festival of Lights

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Learn about Diwali, one of India's most magical festivals, in this interactive storytime and workshop where you’ll be swept into a dazzling journey of lights, joy, and culture.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

BollyGroove Dance Fitness

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Self-Improvement
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5, Teens, Grade 6–8

Whether you secretly dance to Jai Ho or you've never heard of Bollywood before, this event will provide endless fun and a great workout. 

For kids in grade 3-8.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Experience the Seven-String Russian Guitar (Seven of Them!)

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture
Age Group:
Adults

In a concert of English, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian music, Oleg Timofeyev and Dan Caraway will showcase their seven historical seven-string guitars, ranging in age from 100 to 250 years.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group

Nature Play

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turning Point Mobile Living Room

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Age Group:
Adults

Turning Point Behavioral Health Center provides mental health support for individuals through its Mobile Living Room on a walk-in basis.