Skokie, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Skokie public library.
89 upcoming events
Storybook Breakfast with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a 2.5-hour pancake breakfast event on November 7, 2026, at Devonshire Cultural Center in Skokie for ages 5-12 featuring children's storybook characters and benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Niles Township. The suggested donation is $5 for ages 5 and up, and free for children younger than 5.
AI Prompting is a one-hour workshop for ages 18+ on November 7, 2026 at Skokie Public Library where participants learn the basics of prompting and human-computer interaction techniques for practical use.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute storytelling event for ages 5-12 held at Skokie Public Library on November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM, where children and accompanying adults can enjoy stories together with free tickets distributed starting at 10:30 AM on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pooja Pittie leads a 1.5-hour loom weaving workshop covering the basics of the craft at Skokie Public Library for ages 18 and up, with materials provided.
Babies and Tots Storytime is a 30-minute event at Skokie Public Library featuring stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0-23 months with an adult, with free tickets available to those present at 10:30 AM.
On November 8, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Radmacher Room Skokie Public Library, community gardener Genevieve Galang leads a Seed Swap for ages 18+ where participants exchange seeds, share gardening advice, and learn about saving and starting seeds. Attendees are encouraged to bring seeds from their own gardens or extra seed packets to share.
At the Chicagoland Winter Activities event on November 8, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Business & Community Center Skokie Public Library, participants ages 18+ learn about free and affordable winter activities in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, including affordable transportation options, and can share their favorite activities.
One-on-One Tech Help is a drop-in event for ages 18+ where library staff provide brief technology assistance with personal devices or library Chromebooks from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on November 9, 2026 at Skokie Public Library.
One-on-One Business Counseling takes place on November 9, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Community Meeting Room in Skokie Public Library for ages 18+, where a business counselor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Chinese Mutual Aid Association provides free appointments to help new and existing businesses with financing, marketing, and business plans.
The Unplugged Club is a one-hour, screen-free art and snack event for ages 13-18 (grades 6-12) held on November 9, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the Cosmos Room in Skokie Public Library.
Yarn Crafting is a one-hour event on November 9, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at BOOMbox Skokie Public Library for ages 5-12, where participants can knit, crochet, or work on other yarn crafts at all skill levels.
The Illinois Environmental Council and Vote Solar present a one-hour discussion on data centers' environmental impacts and proposed state legislation at Skokie Public Library on November 9, 2026, for ages 13 and up.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event at Skokie Public Library on November 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM where children ages 5-12 and their adults participate together in stories, books, and music.
Trained health care counselors help people aged 55+ understand the Medicare Part D sign-up process and select plans at appointments held from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on November 10, 2026, at Skokie Public Library's Community Meeting Room.
The ELL Literacy Circle is a book discussion group for advanced English learners (ages 18+) held every Tuesday for 11 weeks from September 8 to November 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Business & Community Center Skokie Public Library, where participants read and discuss American novels with an ESL instructor to strengthen their English skills.
The Low Vision Group meets on November 10, 2026, from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM at the Cosmos Room in Skokie Public Library for adults 18 and older to learn about research, assistive devices, and resources for those with eye conditions or vision impairment, facilitated by Friedman Place staff.
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute event held at Skokie Public Library's Storytime Room on November 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM where children ages 3-6 enjoy books, rhymes, and songs with an adult.
"Be the Scientist for Homeschoolers" is a 45-minute event at Skokie Public Library's Activity Room on November 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM for ages 5-12, where participants explore the science behind chocolate chip cookies through experiments and challenges.
At Be the Scientist on November 10, 2026 from 4:30-5:15 PM at Skokie Public Library's Activity Room, children ages 5-12 explore the science behind chocolate chip cookies through experiments and challenges. Registration is required and runs from November 1 at 10:00 AM through November 10 at 4:30 PM.
Book Babies is a 45-minute program at Storytime Room Skokie Public Library where caregivers and babies ages 0-12 months bond while being introduced to movement, books, and song to build early learning skills, held on November 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM.
Wonderful Ones is a 45-minute storytelling event at Skokie Public Library's Storytime Room featuring fun stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 5-12, held on November 11, 2026 from 10:30-11:15 AM.
The ELL Café is a 1.5-hour event at the Business & Community Center Skokie Public Library on November 11, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM for ages 18 and up where participants practice speaking English with volunteer tutors who assist with conversations and answer questions.
One-on-One Tech Help is a drop-in event for ages 18+ where library staff provide brief technology assistance with personal devices or library Chromebooks from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Skokie Public Library's Top of the Stairs location.
Snap Circuits is a one-hour event on November 11, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Skokie Public Library's Activity Room for ages 5-12, where participants learn about electricity and use Snap Circuits to power a fan, turn on a light, or play a song.
One-on-One Studio Help is a two-hour drop-in event at Studio Skokie Public Library on November 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for ages 18+ where staff provide assistance learning to use makerspace machines, software, or help with specific projects.
Friend Squad is a 1.5-hour social event for ages 13-18 at Radmacher Room Skokie Public Library where participants meet new people in a supportive environment led by trained peer volunteers, with special welcome for autistic youth and those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The Board of Trustees holds a monthly public meeting on November 11, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Business & Community Center Skokie Public Library for ages 18+, with the meeting livestreamed on the library's YouTube Events channel.
LitLounge is a 90-minute book discussion event for ages 18+ held on November 11, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Cosmos Room Skokie Public Library, where participants discuss "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters.
Terrific Twos is a 30-minute event at 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026, at Storytime Room Skokie Public Library where two-year-olds and accompanying adults enjoy simple stories, songs, and games. The event is free with limited space available.
Terrific Twos is a 30-minute program for two-year-olds and accompanying adults featuring simple stories, songs, and games, held at 11:00 AM on November 12, 2026, at Storytime Room Skokie Public Library.
On November 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the West Entrance of Skokie Public Library, people ages 18 and older can meet with constituent advocates from state senators and representatives to ask questions about services including child support, unemployment, Medicaid, senior services, and transportation.
The Teen Library Council, held on November 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Skokie Public Library Teen Room, invites teens ages 13-18 (grades 6-12) to help plan, publicize, and present an event while earning service hours. Registration is required and runs from November 1 through November 12.
Parents and caregivers of children ages zero through five gather for 90 minutes at Skokie Public Library to share experiences and discuss parenting challenges in a facilitated conversation, with childcare and light dinner provided.
On November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Community Meeting Room in Skokie Public Library, people ages 18 and older can drop in for one-on-one citizenship interview practice and access an information table about immigration resources provided by HIAS Immigration & Citizenship.
Visit Anne Frank: The Exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry on November 13, 2026, from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM for ages 5+, featuring a free field trip with bus transportation provided from Skokie Public Library. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, and registration is required by November 12, 2026.
Trained health care counselors help people ages 55+ understand the Medicare Part D sign-up process and select the right plan at appointments held from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on November 13, 2026, at Skokie Public Library's Community Meeting Room.
Books and Beats is a 30-minute interactive event at Skokie Public Library on November 13, 2026, where children ages 5-12 listen to a book and dance to music.
Friday Film is a free screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 (120 minutes, rated PG-13) held on November 13, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Petty Auditorium Skokie Public Library for ages 18 and up.
Writing Letters from the Heart is a creative writing workshop for ages 18+ held on November 14, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Business & Community Center Skokie Public Library, where participants use guided prompts and exercises to write meaningful handwritten letters. Registration is required and runs from November 1-14, 2026.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event at Skokie Public Library where children ages 5-12 and accompanying adults listen to stories together, with free tickets available starting at 10:30 AM.
Introduction to Microsoft Word is a one-hour hands-on class for ages 18+ on November 14, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Business & Community Center Skokie Public Library that teaches the essentials of Microsoft Word 2019, including document creation, templates, toolbars, formatting, and saving.
Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour is a two-hour event on November 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the West Entrance of Skokie Public Library for ages 5+, where families and individuals needing a quiet environment can explore the library before opening, with adaptive supports, a Sensory Break Room, and optional interaction with therapy dogs at 10 AM.
On November 15, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Skokie Public Library, children ages 5 and up can learn about recycling, test their recycling knowledge, and discover how to better care for the environment.
Teens ages 13-18 help prepare a native garden bed for winter and learn about the land they live on at the Skokie Public Library Teen Room on November 15, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Participants earn service hours and snacks are provided.
The Skokie Community Volunteer Fair is a two-hour drop-in event on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Skokie Public Library where visitors ages 5+ can meet representatives from local organizations to learn about volunteer opportunities, participate in hands-on activities, and donate food for people and pets.
The Opal Trio performs Beethoven's "Ghost" Trio and Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 on November 15, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM at Petty Auditorium Skokie Public Library for ages 18+. Free tickets are available starting at 2:30 PM.
Visit Anne Frank: The Exhibition is a free field trip on November 16, 2026, from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry for ages 10 and older, featuring an exhibit about life during the Holocaust and World War II, with bus transportation provided from Skokie Public Library.
One-on-One Tech Help is a drop-in event for ages 18+ on November 16, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Top of the Stairs Skokie Public Library, where library staff provide brief computer, internet, and technology assistance using personal devices or library Chromebooks.
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