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Staff Profile: Amy Koester, Youth & Family Program Coordinator

July 3, 2015 by Amy Koester in Around the Library

Austen, exogeography, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are just some of the things that motivate Amy, our Youth & Family Program Coordinator

Read to the Rhythm: Sonic Wall

June 16, 2015 by Vanessa Rosenbaum

When we imagined a fun, new way for patrons to think about rhythm, it could only be a sound exhibit.

Meet A Master Gardener

June 5, 2015 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Our librarian Julie is also an Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Learn more about what keeps her planted.

It's Time to Read to the Rhythm This Summer

June 1, 2015 by Lynnanne Pearson in Events and Programs

We're celebrating reading, rhythm, and rewards this summer.

Be a Better Neighbor: Plan a Block Party

May 14, 2015 by Susan Carlton in How-To

Do you know your next door neighbor? How about the family down the block who moved in last fall? It’s not always easy to get to know folks in your neighborhood. So, why not learn how to host a block party in your neighborhood?

Precision and Emotion: The Music Institute of Chicago's Academy Chamber Orchestra

May 4, 2015 by Christie Robinson in Events and Programs

I was blown away the first time I heard the Music Institute of Chicago’s Academy Chamber Orchestra perform in 2008. Sitting in Nichols Hall with my daughters, we heard Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings played with both exquisite precision and intense emotion.

Exploring Your Roots: Getting Help with Genealogical Research

April 20, 2015 by Bruce Brigell in How-To

From events featuring genealogy experts to useful online resources, Skokie Public Library can help you explore your family's history.

Breaking News: Hot and Cool Summer Reads Hit the Shelves!

April 19, 2015 by Mary Michell in Books, Movies, and More

Hi! I’m Mary, Youth Services librarian and a proud member of the library's Summer Reads team. Spring is here, and so are our brand new summer reading lists for grades 3 through 8.

Appetite of a Food Photographer: From Glutton to Entrepreneur

April 14, 2015 by Mimosa Shah in Events and Programs

How do you move from being an ardent fan of food to becoming an acclaimed food photographer? Through a bit of serendipity and a lot of elbow grease. At least that's how Huge Galdones has melded his interests in photography and food (both eating and cooking) into a thriving career.

Let's Talk About Teens Online

April 13, 2015 by Shauna Anderson in Kids and Teens

When adults talk about teens and social media, their dialog often is fraught with fear and anxiety. What are teens doing on those screens all day? How will we know they are safe? How is this online exposure going to affect them in the future?

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