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How Important Dates and Months Inform Library Services

September 20, 2024 by Amy Koester in Around the Library

Our services respond to the needs of our community. Learn more about how we use your input to better serve our diverse village.

Reflecting on Fair Housing in Skokie

September 12, 2024 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Over the summer, we held an event exploring fair housing in Skokie. Read more about the panel and find additional resources.

COVID-19 Resources from the Library

December 2, 2021 by Amy Koester in COVID-19

Watch recordings and download resources from two recent library events to help you understand COVID-19 and how it impacts your family.

Celebrating and Reflecting on Juneteenth

June 7, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Join us in celebrating and reflecting on Juneteenth.

Observing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2021

April 22, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Our staff has planned events and curated book and movie lists to center and uplift the diversity of Skokie’s AAPI population. We invite you to enjoy and explore.

Earth Day 2021: Get Your Green on, Your Way

April 12, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Earth Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the environmental work and action that individuals and organizations do year-round, and to draw attention to how our decisions and actions affect our planet.

Fun Things to Do (April 2021)

April 1, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (March 2021)

March 1, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Celebrating Women’s History Month 2021

February 25, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

This March, explore a range of stories, perspectives, and topics connected to the experiences of women and people of marginalized genders, including non-binary folks, and trans men.

Fun Things to Do (February 2021)

February 1, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Credible Resources for Staying Informed

January 26, 2021 by Amy Koester in Civic Lab

As we watch the ongoing developments in politics, the pandemic, and world events, we rely on a handful of credible resources.

Supporting Kids in Difficult Times

January 7, 2021 by Amy Koester in Civic Lab

If you are in a home, classroom, or other space with kids, now is a good time to talk to them about what is happening, and to see how they are feeling--even if they haven’t asked you any questions.

Fun Things to Do (January 2021)

January 1, 2021 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (December 2020)

December 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (November 2020)

November 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (October 2020)

October 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (September 2020)

September 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some fun activities, videos, and other online resources to keep you happy and entertained at home. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (August 2020)

August 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some activities you can enjoy while the library building is closed. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (July 2020)

July 6, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some activities you can enjoy while the library building is closed. Updates weekly.

Activities to Do at Home

June 29, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some activities you can enjoy at home while the library building is closed. Updates weekly.

Fun Things to Do (May 2020)

May 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some activities you can enjoy at home while the library building is closed.

Fun Things to Do (April 2020)

April 1, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some activities you can enjoy while the library building is closed.

Fun Things to Do (March 2020)

March 24, 2020 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Our schedule of events to enjoy from home during the week of March 23.

Fun Things to Do (June 2020)

June 1, 2019 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

Here are some activities you can enjoy at home while the library building is closed.

National Library Week 2019

April 3, 2019 by Amy Koester in Events and Programs

We’re excited to welcome you to the library during National Library Week 2019!

Food for Fines

November 5, 2018 by Amy Koester in News

For the entire month of November, Skokie Public Library will be accepting food donations to offset overdue fines on your account.

Skokie Solar Eclipse Party

August 22, 2017 by Amy Koester in BOOMbox

Were you among the hundreds of people who watched the 2017 solar eclipse with library staff on Skokie's Village Green?

The Responsibility to Protect

May 30, 2017 by Amy Koester in Civic Lab

Given the delicacies of geopolitics, how does the world community commit to preventing genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity?

Gratitude Graffiti

May 9, 2016 by Amy Koester in Around the Library

Learn more about our recent Gratitude Graffiti project

Meet Melanie Brown

March 21, 2016 by Amy Koester in Around the Library

Meet Melanie P. Brown, Skokie Public Library’s resident teaching artist through April 17!

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

How Libraries and Schools Can Work Together: Notes from SXSW

March 25, 2015 by Amy Koester in Around the Library

At the beginning of March, my coworker Vanessa, the library’s graphic designer, and I went to Austin, Texas, to present a session at SXSWedu, the education part of the South by Southwest conference and festival. Our session focused on the topic of collaborations between libraries and schools.

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