Library Closure for Staff Training

The library will be closed on Thursday, December 5 for staff training. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you when we reopen on Friday, December 6.

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iPhone/iPad Series: Sharing Photos with your iPhone or iPad

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There are a variety of ways to share photos with your friends and family – the best one depends on your specific needs. This class will cover how to use cloud services, email shari...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Instructions to join virtually: https://www.wnpld.org/about/board/meetings

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room! All levels of experience are welcome.  Basic supplies will be available, and a library staff member wil...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collecti...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Film Series: The Whole Wide World

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Film Series:

Register to receive a pre-recorded introduction and critique by our resident film expert Scott Siegel, along with a link to watch the film at home through our Hoopla or Kanopy stre...

Event Details:

A unique true life love story with Renee Zellweger & Vincent D'Onofrio.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yarn Spinning

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to spin yarn from wool on a drop spindle!  Priority Registration for WNPLD cardholders. 

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to play Mah Jongg! Mah Jongg is a rummy-like strategy game played with tiles. Great for beginners or those who want a refresher, instructor Sylvia Taflove will cover the basi...

This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mastering the Silhouette Cameo: A Beginner's Guide (RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 23)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 23Learn the fundamentals of Silhouette Studio and discover how to create stunning designs for a variety of projects.Familiarity and use of computers requir...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mexican Muralism: From Rivera to Street Art

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The contemporary boom of street art in Mexico and in the Mexican-American neighborhoods in American cities, can be traced to the Mexican muralist movement of the 1920s. A...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Savor & Share Cookbook Book Club: 2024 Favorites

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful daytime escape into the world of cuisine. This club welcomes all who share a love for cooking and exploring new flavors. Check out one of the spotlighted c...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Great Decisions for a lively discussion of major events playing out now across the world stage. Expand your understanding of history in the making. Each year eight is...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

iPhone/iPad Series: Learn Email Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to compose and organize your emails more efficiently and professionally. We will look at some of the helpful but lesser-known features embedded in the Mail app.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

CorelDraw Basics

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use CorelDraw to create designs that are compatible with the laser cutting machines. Understand the software features and techniques to ensure your designs are ready f...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare 101

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Medicare can be confusing. Medicare Solutions Network will present a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potenti...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Martha Washington: Our Founding Mother with Lynn Rymarz

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Everyone knows George Washington is called the Founding Father of our nation, but what about his wife Martha? Hear her story and the role she played in becoming our nation’s Foundi...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Decluttering Our Hearts and Homes: The Emotional Connection to Stuff

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Home & Gardening, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. Everyone face...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and his novel, The Goo...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Decisions

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Great Decisions for a lively discussion of major events playing out now across the world stage. Expand your understanding of history in the making. Each year eight is...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

iPhone/iPad Series: Texting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Messages, the seemingly simple texting app on your iPhone or iPad, supports a whole suite of useful functions. You can send money, add stickers, share your location, send walkie-ta...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unlock Your Creativity with Cricut Access

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Explore the possibilities of the Cricut Access platform. Learn how to use this versatile tool design and cut a variety of materials, from vinyl to paper. Familiarity and use of ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Crystals with Audrey Ra

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to paint crystals with Audrey Ra.  All materials will be provided.  Registration required.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Weather Extremes

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the science of tornadoes, lightning, flooding, and hail from storm chaser and weather educator, Chelsea Burnett. Chelsea will share footage from her own storm chases. 

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Chair Yoga:

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Hostess in Chief: Mamie Doud Eisenhower

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
History, Live Performance
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Event Details:

Visit with Mamie as she relates her life as Ike’s wife, our first lady and “just a good friend,” and serves some amazing fudge!

Required