Skokie Public Library

Yes! You'll just need to confirm your address. You can start the application online to save time: https://skokielibrary.info/about/library-cards/

Yes! It's a documentary called "Lives Well Lived." 6:30 with a light reception afterwards.

N. Batrakova— “The Magic Light of Love” is a continuation of the book “The Moment of Infinity” from the “Formula of Happiness” series. https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2537270133?active_tab=bib_info https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/item/show/2548878133?active_tab=bib_info

There's a shelf just to the right if you enter through the west entrance. You'll notice them easily by the green labels on the spines.

Hi Miriam, Today (Friday, August 12), we don't have any specific events for kids 6 years and older, but children are always welcome to use the Activity Room to color, draw, or play. You can find our upcoming events for kids here: https://skokielibrary.info/events/calendar/kids/

Hi Julie, Yes! We have a shredder on the second floor in the Computer Commons that is available for use.

Yes https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C2951295 https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C2951262 https://skokielibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S133C2969261

Thanks for asking! Effective January 3, 2022, food is not permitted in the library for public health reasons. You can find more information on our website: https://skokielibrary.info/about/what-to-expect/ Please let us know if you have any other questions!

We are available by phone and chat during normal hours. We have curbside pickup and a lot of online options too. https://skokielibrary.info/blog/259/our-path-to-reopening/

We can accept returns during certain hours at our south drive. Find all the details here: skokielibrary.info/returns

Here's a link to the details: https://skokielibrary.info/about/curbside-pickup/#returns

Yes, you can place holds on DVDs on the library website and pick them up curbside. There is still no due date for returning library materials.

We will start offering curbside pickup service very soon! Please visit skokielibrary.info for the latest updates.

2nd floor

Hi Hannah, We don't have any openings just now, and here is where you can check to see what job openings we do have in the future: https://skokielibrary.info/about/jobs/

All of our classes are free, and here's the quickest way to find out which classes are coming up: https://skokielibrary.info/events/group/tech-classes/

The library is closed on Easter Sunday.

We'll miss you! If you moved to another suburb that's in the RAILS system (see link for list) you can register the card from your local library with us and enjoy a lot of the same privileges. Otherwise, you can purchase a card. Here's some more info: https://skokielibrary.info/about/library-cards/

Yes, you can. Ask the staff at the Tech Help Desk on the second floor for a guest pass if you only need a single session, or you can get a limited use card if you think you'll be coming in a number of times.

Only if its available through hoopla there digital account. You will have to download app using library card.

Late fees on almost everything are now 10 cents a day. Certainly all books! If you return the books in the outside bin on the south side of the building, they will be considered on when the bin is first emptied in the morning. In other words, if something is due today, it could still be returned after we close tonight, as long as it's there by, say, 6 am tomorrow. Thanks for asking!

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Yes. If the book is free of holds and is a renewable type you can renew it online. Hot Picks DVDs and Most Wanted Books are not renewable. Most items are renewable up to 3 times, except the display books which only allow for one renewal all of which you can do in your online account.

Yes, you can renew up to three times if no one else has requested the book. (And it's not considered a new book, display book, or a Most Wanted title)

Use the library website or call them to reserve a study room.

Yes.. From the library website: SUBURBAN RESIDENTS If you live in another town that is part of the RAILS public library system, bring your local library card and a photo ID that shows your name and current address in order to register that card with us. Nonresidents can check out up to 30 items. Borrowing limitsdo apply. If you live in Chicago you can buy a Skokie Public Library card for $350 for 12 months or $175 for 6 months. For staff at reciprocal libraries Please use this form to verify the current standing of Skokie Public Library patrons who would like to register their cards at your library

Call the reference desk .

You need to enable that feature on you online account. Go to the Skokie Library website. Log on. You need to enable borrowing history in you settings.

Just ask them for a new one at the main dest.

I'd take the #97 Skokie CTA bus south, from there. Get off at Niles Center and Oakton(an office building is on the northeast corner too), and it's a block or 2 west of there. On the south side of the street, past (I believe) Skokie's village hall.