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Upcoming Events

Tomorrow

10:00 am Book Babies
10:30 am Wonderful Ones
12:30 pm ESL Café
1:30 pm Talking Books Discussion Group: The Color of Air
3:00 pm Health and Fitness Exercises for Older Adults
3:00 pm One-on-One Tech Help
5:45 pm Family Book Club: If You Come to Earth
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Family Drumming


Explore rhythm in this drumming workshop with a local musician. 

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Asian Perspectives on Screen

In recent years, the entertainment industry seems to be moving a bit forward in a positive direction when it comes to Asian and Asian American films. In 2020, Parasite, a Korean movie, even made it to the Oscars and won Best Picture. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite movies and TV shows produced, directed, or written by Asian and Asian American creators. Turn on your screen, sit back, and enjoy!

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Skokie Public Library

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

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