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Added Security is Coming to Your Library Account

July 7, 2017 by Lindsay Braddy in News

Your online library account will now require a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to add an extra layer of security.

Wi-Fi Hotspots are Available for Checkout

July 5, 2017 by Erika Kallman in News

If you need free, easy access to the internet, checkout a mobile hotspot from the Tech Help Desk at Skokie Public Library.

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

June 30, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

When does freedom of speech turn into hate speech? The Civic Lab offers resources and information to help us better understand the difference between the two.

Twenty Summers of Booking with a Buddy

June 16, 2017 by Chris Auman in Events and Programs

It's the 20th anniversary of Booking with a Buddy. Youth Services Librarian Amanda O’Brien tells us why this reading program is such an important part of the effort to keep kids reading all summer long.

An Interview with Javaka Steptoe, 2017 Caldecott Medal Winner

June 16, 2017 by Chris Auman in Author Showcase

We spoke with Javaka Steptoe, award-winning children's book author and illustrator. His recent book, Radiant Child, is the 2017 recipient of the Caldecott Medal.

The Responsibility to Protect

May 30, 2017 by Amy Koester in Civic Lab

Given the delicacies of geopolitics, how does the world community commit to preventing genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity?

BOOMbox Energy

May 26, 2017 by Amy Holcomb in BOOMbox

Join us in the BOOMbox through August, 2017 as we explore how humans have used energy over the course of our history.

Patron Spotlight: Michael Spikes, Educator

May 8, 2017 by Max Herman in Patron Spotlight

Educator, mentor, media specialist, and Skokie resident, Michael Spikes wants to be a resource for the community.

Food for Fines

May 5, 2017 by Chris Auman in News

The week of May 8-21, Skokie Public Library will be accepting food to offset overdue fines on your account.

What Does it Mean to Take a Stand Against Racism?

April 26, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

Before taking a stand against a pernicious social problem, it's important to recognize that racism exists, and that it can be experienced in many different ways.

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