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Upcoming Events

Today

9:30 am Government Benefits Eligibility Assistance
10:00 am Stay and Play
2:00 pm Individual Business Counseling
Rescheduled to Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 4:00 PM
4:30 pm Pokémon Club
6:30 pm Movie Night: I’m Still Here
6:30 pm Oakton College Citizenship Class

Tomorrow

10:00 am Breast Health for Adults 55+
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Cello and Violin Duo

black and white photos of a man holding a cello and another man holding a violin

Enjoy rarely heard duets performed by Alexei Romanenko and Jonathan Kuo.

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Drum with Us

two kids playing a drum

Explore percussion and rhythm during this drumming workshop.

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From our blog

Reading is good for your mental health and can have lasting positive effects.

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Ruby Finds a Worry

Staff list

Books on Anxiety for Grades K-5

These stories feature kids dealing with anxiety, along with nonfiction books that give tips on helping with anxiety.

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New and coming Soon

  • Coming Soon on DVD
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  • New Kids Books
  • More new releases

Ebooks & Downloads

  • OVERDRIVE/LIBBY
  • TUMBLEBOOKS
  • HOOPLA
  • KANOPY
  • LOTE4Kids
  • MORE EBOOKS & DOWNLOADS

Checking Out Materials

Learn the step-by-step basics of using a self-check machine.

Skokie Public Library

  • 5215 Oakton Street
  • Skokie, Illinois 60077
  • 847-673-7774

Hours

  • Monday-Friday, 9 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday, noon to 6 pm
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