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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.

Staff Profile: Shauna Anderson, Young Adult Services Supervisor

April 26, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Teens are a highly influential part of the community. With the help of a growing team, Shauna has created a welcoming environment for Skokie youth to hang out in a safe space.

Free Comic Book Day

April 26, 2017 by Jarrett Dapier in Events and Programs

Join us in celebration of Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6 from 1-3 pm. Play games, meet friends, make new ones, and most importantly, get free comics.

Get Smart with Your Money During Money Smart Week

April 14, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Events and Programs

Money Smart Week provides consumers with opportunities to learn how to manage their personal finances better. Programs are offered to people of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels that cover all facets of personal finance.

Calling all Cooks

April 7, 2017 by Chris Auman in Events and Programs

Skokie Public Library has cookbooks for foodies, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and that represent nearly every corner of the globe right here on our shelves in Skokie.

Bookmobile 60th Anniversary

April 7, 2017 by Jane Hanna in Events and Programs

Sixty years ago, on Tuesday, November 11, 1957 at 10am, the Skokie Public Library bookmobile began service making its first scheduled stop at at Estes and Leclaire.

Exploring American Identity

March 17, 2017 by Mimosa Shah in Civic Lab

What does it mean to be Chinese? What does it mean to be American? What does it mean to be an immigrant and American, or an American growing up in an immigrant home?

Homebound Delivery from Skokie Public Library

March 17, 2017 by Matt MacKellar in Events and Programs

We work hard to ensure that people with mobility issues or disabilities have equal access to all features of the library. One of the ways we do this is through homebound delivery for patrons who are unable to visit us in person.

Gene Luen Yang: Building Bridges with Comics

March 3, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Events and Programs

Gene Luen Yang is a featured author for the 2017 Coming Together in Skokie and Niles Township program which celebrates Chinese and Chinese-Americans culture in our community.

Patron Profile: Gabriella Boros, Skokie Artist

March 1, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Gabriella Boros is a Skokie artist who has lived and worked in the village for nearly two decades. As an Israeli immigrant, Gabriella draws inspiration from Skokie’s diversity. She also appreciates the wealth of resources available at Skokie Public Library. “For me the library is like my living room,” she says. "There’s no part of the library I don’t use.” Checking out books for reference is the first step in her creative process which brings her to the building often. “I’m at the library two to three times a week,” she says. “It’s absurd how much I’m there.”

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