Northfield Library: Upcoming Library Closure

Due to disruptions from the roofing project, the Northfield Library will be closed Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9

Event List

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Spring Migration Birding Walk

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Join Red Hill Birding's founder Josh Engel at the Skokie Lagoons to learn about bird migration and see spring migrants at one of our best local birding hotspots. The beginning of A...

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

Hop to It! Spring Basket Decorating

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate the arrival of spring by decorating your own special basket with colorful materials and festive flair.Use of sharp and hot tools required for this program.Priority Regist...

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Egg Decorating

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Decorate fake eggs using markers, stickers, gems and more! Stay the whole time or drop in when you’d like! All Ages with Adult

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Sunday, April 20 in observance of Easter.

Closing
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO® Fun

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Lots of LEGO® bricks will be available so come ready with your imagination!   Ages 4+ with Adult  

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

Spring Candle Making with Glass Etching Basics

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Create a spring themed candle while also learning the basics of glass etching.Use of hot tools required for this program.Priority Registration for WNPLD cardholders.ALLERGEN WARNIN...

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Illinois Libraries Present Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

LEGO® Fun

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Lots of LEGO® bricks will be available so come ready with your imagination!   Ages 4+ with Adult  

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

Rain or Shine: Umbrella Art

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Turn a plain umbrella into a work of art! Learn basic decorating techniques and transform a plain umbrella into a colorful masterpiece.Priority Registration for WNPLD cardholders.&...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

STEAM Play

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities.  There will be various open-ended activities for the littles. Age...

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

Flower Power Earrings

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Use CorelDRAW and the laser engraver to create wooden or acrylic floral themed earrings.Familiarity and use of computers required.Use of small pieces and tools required for this pr...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape! Backup

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

No Escape!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  One fa...

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Fruit Rocket Ship - 4PM

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get creative with fruit and make an edible rocket ship!Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Fruit Rocket Ship - 6:30PM

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get creative with fruit and make an edible rocket ship!Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

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

Flower Power Earrings

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Use CorelDRAW and the laser engraver to create wooden or acrylic floral themed earrings.Familiarity and use of computers required.Use of small pieces and tools required for this pr...

Required

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

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

Stamp Making with Technology

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Design your own stamps with CorelDRAW and watch them come to life with the library's laser engraver.Familiarity and use of computers required.Priority Registration for WNPLD cardho...

Required

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing