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Staff Profile: Matt MacKellar, Community Engagement Librarian

February 20, 2019 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

A familiar face in the library and on the bookmobile for more than a decade, Matt MacKellar now turns his attention to serving our seniors and fostering social connections.

The Case of the Crumbling Newspaper Copy

December 14, 2018 by Mike Buhmann in Around the Library

We often look to the past to help you reconstruct events and strengthen memories.

Memory of a Space Odyssey

August 30, 2018 by Mike Buhmann in Around the Library

A patron asks, did Skokie Public Library show the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey in the early 1980s? Our crack team of reference librarians explored the deep reaches of our files to find out!

Discovering Skokie’s Indigenous Past

July 5, 2018 by Mike Buhmann in Around the Library

Who lived in Skokie before the Europeans arrived? Our crack team of reference librarians did some "super-sleuthing" to find out more!

The Case of the Closed Grocery Store

May 11, 2018 by Mike Buhmann in Around the Library

Our crack team of reference librarians are ready to answer questions, track down info, and solve mysteries, just like super-sleuthing detectives!

Staff Profile: Caitlin Savage, Youth Services Librarian

April 17, 2018 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Youth Services Librarian Caitlin Savage is the library's ukulele-playing storytime leader. Here are a few other things about Caitlin you may want to know.

Staff Profile: Bruce Brigell, Senior Reference Librarian

February 8, 2018 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Reference librarians like Bruce Brigell can quickly find information on a wide range of subjects. Even as technology advances, they provide a human face and a vital resource for us.

Diversity and Inclusion in Librarianship

August 14, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Two interns joined the staff at Skokie Public Library this summer to learn about the role libraries play in the community and to expand the opportunities of librarianship to young people from underrepresented backgrounds.

Meet the Summer Reading Assistants

July 24, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Our Summer Reading Assistants work hard to keep kids and adults reading and earning badges and prizes all summer long. Get to know them a little better on our blog.

Patron Spotlight: Michael Spikes, Educator

May 8, 2017 by Skokie Staff in Around the Library

Educator, mentor, media specialist, and Skokie resident, Michael Spikes wants to be a resource for the community.

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