Closed for Thanksgiving 🦃

The library will close early at 5pm on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will remain closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Gobble up some good reads before the holiday—we’ll reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30!

Event List

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Library Location
Ongoing Events
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Move & Play

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a shorter storytime followed by an optional tummy time! Ages 0-18 months with caregiver. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Science

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. Please register for all attendees, including adults.

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, January 23, 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.  ...

This event is in the "Family" group.

Let's Play! Cardboard Design Experience

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach, STEAM
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join The Alliance for Early Childhood and partners Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth District 38 and Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, to think outside of the box and get creative ...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Move & Play

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a shorter storytime followed by an optional tummy time! Ages 0-18 months with caregiver. 

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, February 3, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Baby Move & Play

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a shorter storytime followed by an optional tummy time! Ages 0-18 months with caregiver. 

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
This event is in the "Family" group.

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Decorate yummy treats to celebrate Valentine's Day. We will provide cookies, frosting and add-ons. Bring your creativity and appetite! Ages 0-8 with Adult. Please register fo...

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Decorate yummy treats to celebrate Valentine's Day. We will provide cookies, frosting and add-ons. Bring your creativity and appetite! Ages 0-8 with Adult. Please register fo...

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

Baby Move & Play

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a shorter storytime followed by an optional tummy time! Ages 0-18 months with caregiver. 

This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Science

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. Please register for all attendees, including adults.

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, February 27, 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.  ...

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

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

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

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Closing

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Closing

Library Closed at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday November 26 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, for Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Closing

Library Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closing