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A Space for Discussing Race: Our Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township Exhibit

January 23, 2015 by Christie Robinson in Events and Programs

This year’s Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township gives us all a chance to think, speak, and listen to each other on this important topic. We're using our Central Lobby to give you a space to explore what race mans to you with an interactive exhibit.

Exploring Race in Our Community: Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township

January 7, 2015 by Skokie Staff in Events and Programs

The issue of race seems more important than ever. To coincide with this year's theme for Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township, "Voices of Race", we want to provide you with opportunities to explore what race means to you and our community.

Register for Slam Poetry: Are We So Different?

January 7, 2015 by Skokie Staff in Events and Programs

We are excited to offer teens and youth in high school and junior high the opportunity to learn about and perform slam poetry.

Staff Picks Confidential

December 15, 2014 by Annabelle Mortensen in Books, Movies, and More

We take our annual staff picks of favorite books and DVDs pretty seriously. We've been compiling them since 2002, and while it may sound easy, there's a fair amount of angst involved. How do I winnow down the choices? Is something really "staff-pick worthy"? What if I change my mind?

Make Your Own Digital Holiday Gifts at the Library

December 14, 2014 by Adnana Makarevic in Events and Programs

If you are wondering about gift what to do about giving this holiday season, try making a digital gift in our Digital Media Lab (DML). Stop by the Information Desk on the 2nd floor to book your spot.

Local Author Showcase: Julia Rath

October 8, 2014 by Kathy Sexton in Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase spotlights Skokie-area writers and their work. This month, meet Julia Rath, a Niles East and University of Chicago graduate and author of Conquering Your Own Sleep Apnea the All-Natural Way.

Local Author Showcase: Eileen Ladin-Panzer

September 10, 2014 by Kathy Sexton in Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase spotlights Skokie-area writers and their work. This month, meet Eileen Ladin-Panzer, author of A Life Less Lived.

Local Author Showcase: Christy Ogilvie

August 8, 2014 by Kathy Sexton in Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase spotlights Skokie-area writers and their work. This month, meet Christy Ogilvie, a Skokie resident and author of the historical drama That Kind of Girl.

Local Author Showcase: Elizabeth Blackwell

July 17, 2014 by Kathy Sexton in Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase spotlights Skokie-area writers and their work. This month we’re talking to Elizabeth Blackwell, a former Skokie resident and longtime library patron who’s written the fabulous historical novel While Beauty Slept.

Local Author Showcase: Phil DeNapoli

June 20, 2014 by Kathy Sexton in Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase spotlights area writers and their work. In this installment, we catch up with Phil DeNapoli, whose self-published novel is set in Skokie, Evanston, and Rogers Park.

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