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Juneteenth Past and Present

June 2, 2025 by Chris Breitenbach in Community Information

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and how it is celebrated in Skokie.

Accessible Technology at the Library

May 19, 2025 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

We strive to create an inclusive digital experience.

The Flavors of China

April 30, 2025 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

Explore common flavors of China and try cooking something new at home.

Treaties and Native Land in Illinois

February 21, 2025 by Perry Nelson in Community Information

Throughout the last 200 years, American colonizers and the United States government acted to remove Indigenous Americans from the Chicagoland area. See how the federal government used treaties to claim this land.

The Beginnings of Fair Housing in Skokie

January 31, 2025 by Amber Hayes in Community Information

It took many people to make fair housing a reality in Skokie during the 1960s. Learn more about the effort and browse our online exhibit.

Tools for Meaningful Media Consumption

October 15, 2024 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

These four tips and tricks will help you become media literate.

Preparing for Upcoming Elections

October 15, 2024 by Research Team in Community Information

We outline the elections coming up in November and April and how you can file your candidacy for local elections.

Media Literacy Still Matters

October 15, 2024 by Amy Budzicz in Community Information

October 21-25 is National Media Literacy Week and we've got resources to help you engage with media in a meaningful way.

The Monarch Butterfly Population Is Declining

September 23, 2024 by Skokie Staff Teen in Community Information

Did you notice fewer monarchs this year? Our teen volunteer has information on the monarch butterfly's decline and how teens can help!

Explore Our Local History

July 3, 2024 by Jane Hanna in Community Information

If you want to learn more about our vibrant village, make the library your first stop!

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