Your Family, Your Library

Meet our Makers in Residence

Brittany Bouyer and Zeeshan Farooq were chosen as our November 2025 and March 2026 Makers in Residence. Marni sits down with them individually to talk about their inspiration and community projects. 

Our Skokie Yearbook Project

Librarians Laurel and Maria share the idea behind the Skokie Yearbook Project, a yearlong community-focused initiative, and some of their favorite moments from the past year. 

Sifting through Information

Information Services Supervisor Amy shares her tips for evaluating and navigating information, as well as some of her favorite reference questions. 

 

Show Notes: https://www.skokielibrary.info/podcast

Local Government with Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti, Part II

We wrap up our conversation with Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti. We explore her background in policy writing, what's new in Springfield, and how the community can give back. 

 

Local Government with Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti, Part I

Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti joins Marni and Richard to dive into the workings of a township and what services they provide. 

Meet the Executive Director Part II

We conclude our conversation with Executive Director Richard Kong. After the interview, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at a recent community volunteer project. 

 

Find the show notes on our website: https://www.skokielibrary.info/podcast

Meet the Executive Director Part I

Richard Kong became the Skokie Public Library executive director in 2016. During his tenure, he's experienced a lot of change (like multiple renovation projects), but the library's commitment to the community hasn't wavered. 

 

Show notes: https://skokielibrary.info/your-family-your-library/

Meet our Maker in Residence

In 2025, Skokie Public Library welcomed its first Maker in Residence: Julie Oh! 

 

Learn more about Julie's inspiration, advice to new crafters, and what she's worked on in the Studio. 

 

https://skokielibrary.info/your-family-your-library/