Upcoming Events

Taxpayer advocate Andrea Raila explains how to lower property taxes, get tax exemptions and refunds, understand market value reassessment notices, use self-help links, and more. 

Create like the great artists! We will look at the artwork of well-known artists and then use them as inspiration to create our own  masterpieces. This session's artist: Keith Haring. 

Grades 1–5 

LitLounge is meeting in partnership with Skokie Public Library. Contact Cailyn Heintzelman (cheintzelman@mgpl.org) for details.

This meeting is being held at the Skokie Public Library, in the Cosmos Room.

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Radio historian Steve Darnall will discuss how radio brought the war into the lives of its listeners with presidential speeches, news broadcasts, and entertainment shows.

Teens planning on volunteering for Summer Reading 2025 must attend this orientation. For Grades 9-12.

Learn how to play chess with chess master Chris Christmas. All skill levels welcome. 

Grades 1-8

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Learn mindfulness and positive psychology practices to help reduce stress and increase enjoyment of life. Presented by Cook County Community Health Educator Leilah Siege

Ever wish you could just do the fun parts of science experiments? Now you can! Join us for an hour of spectacular science time. This month, we're building chain reactions

Grades 5-8

Craft your own paper garden. While supplies last. 

Ages 3-10

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. 

SCOPE Speech & Hearing Clinic, an affiliate of Rush University Medical Center, will be providing free hearing screenings for adults and seniors. Screenings will be offered first come, first served.

Explore spices from around the world in this flavorful bi-monthly event. Pick up the spice of the month and then discover the taste by making any dish of your choice.

The library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces, as well as a therapy dog available for pre-finals stress relief.

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Comedian Max co-parents autistic son Ezra with ex-wife Jenna. Faced with crucial decisions about Ezra's future, Max and Ezra go on a life-changing cross-country road trip.

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver