Bookmobile Events

Join us for special events on our friendly blue bus!

Past Events


Bookmobile Party at Winnebago Park

Saturday, August 10, 2024, 1:00 pm

Meet at the bookmobile for music, fun activities, light refreshments, and local early childhood information. Walk and read on a story stroll.

Winnebago Park is located at 8315 Knox Ave, Skokie. Held in collaboration with the Early Childhood Alliance.

Library events scheduled to take place outdoors will be modified or canceled if the weather is too cold, too hot, or otherwise lousy. Find out more about our procedures for weather and outdoor events. Participants should dress for the weather.


Books around the World: Bookmobile at Hamlin Park

Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00 pm

The bookmobile travels around Skokie, yet the books it carries are often from other places in the world.

We'll share some books for kids, teens, and adults that were originally written somewhere other than the United States along with tips on how to locate books from around the world in our collection.

Hamlin Park is at 7651 Hamlin Ave.


Books around the World: Bookmobile at Lawler Park

Saturday, August 3, 2024, 11:00 am

The bookmobile travels around Skokie, yet the books it carries are often from other places in the world.

We'll share some books for kids, teens, and adults that were originally written somewhere other than the United States along with tips on how to locate books from around the world in our collection.

Lawler Park is located at 10040 Lavergne Ave.


Bookmobile Reading Party at Seneca Park

Saturday, July 27, 2024, 1:00 pm

Enjoy a fun time celebrating books and all things reading. Your choice: share your favorite titles, bring or check out a book to read in the company of others, and get book recommendations. 

Library staff will answer questions about the library and bookmobile services.

Seneca Park: 8720 Keystone Ave.


Bookmobile Party at Lee Wright Park

Saturday, July 13, 2024, 1:00 pm

Meet at the bookmobile for music, games, fun activities, light refreshments, and local early childhood information.

Lee Wright Park is located at 4840 Lee St, Skokie. In collaboration with the Early Childhood Alliance.

Library events scheduled to take place outdoors will be modified or canceled if the weather is too cold, too hot, or otherwise lousy. Find out more about our procedures for weather and outdoor events. Participants should dress for the weather.