Ask a Librarian...
for information
Need an address? A statistic, definition, or date? Having trouble finding a website with the information you want? Librarians are available to help you find the information you need.
We offer four ways to contact a librarian with an information request.
Ask a librarian live online!
Via Instant Messenger
Skokie Public Library now offers reference service through AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. You can also type your question into the “Ask Skokie” box to the right. Once you’ve typed in your question, make sure to stay on the page until we respond.
Please note: Instant Messaging Reference service is only available during library hours, and may be unavailable during certain periods of high Library activity.
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AOL Instant Messenger: askskokie | |
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Google Talk: askskokie@gmail.com | |
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MSN: askskokie@hotmail.com | |
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Yahoo! Messenger: askskokie |
If you are having problems connecting, make sure your privacy settings are set to accept new incoming messages.
Younger students in grades 8 and below can ask a librarian live online via the Instant Message Reference service provided by the Library’s Youth Services Department.
AskAway Illinois
Use
your computer to communicate in real time with a librarian 24 hours a
day, seven days a week! AskAway Illinois allows a librarian to
send web 
pages or articles right to your computer screen.
Please note: AskAway Illinois is staffed by librarians from many
libraries. Although the librarians on duty may not be from Skokie Public
Library, they will have some knowledge of Skokie and can refer your
question to a Skokie librarian if necessary.
Via the telephone
Call the Reference Desk of Skokie Public Library at 847.673.3733
Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday from 12:00noon to 6:00pm
After hours, call the Night Owl Reference service at 847.673.7778
Monday through Friday from 9:00pm to 12:00midnight
Saturday and Sunday from 6:00pm to 12:00midnight
Via email
Email your question... to our Reference
staff
Anytime! Fill out an online form with your question.
You will receive a response within 48 hours. Questions from Skokie
residents, or on issues pertaining to Skokie will be answered.