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Participate in Winter Reading

Upcoming Events

Today

1:30 pm Meet the Author: Julian Randall

Tomorrow

10:30 am Small Hands Crafts

Tuesday, January 31

9:15 am Oakton Community College Adult Literacy Class
10:30 am Library Dance Party
1:30 pm First Moves with Incite Dance
Canceled
4:30 pm Learn Basic Amharic
7:30 pm Adult Book Discussion--Staff Picks 2022: Online Event on Instagram Live
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Enjoy BBC on Kanopy

Watch the best of British programming with BBC Studios, free with your library card.  

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Become a Library Trustee

Skokie residents are encouraged to apply for a Trustee term through April 2025. 

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The Worrysaurus

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Big Topics for Little Kids: Worries and Anxiety

Being worried or anxious is not just for grown-ups: kids feel these things too. These books will help kids identify how they're feeling and learn to manage their feelings so they don't overwhelm them. Part of our big topics for little kids booklist series focusing on grades pre-K-2. Find more books on worries and anxiety: bit.ly/BigTopicsWorry2

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Ebooks & Downloads

  • OVERDRIVE/LIBBY
  • TUMBLEBOOKS
  • HOOPLA
  • KANOPY
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Enjoy Your Visit

Take a tour of our renovated space with Laura, the library deputy director. 


Skokie Public Library

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

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  • Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday, noon to 6 pm
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