Northfield Library Roof Project – Library Open, Parking Limited

Starting Monday, 3/24, the Village of Northfield will begin a roof replacement project on the Northfield Library building. The library will remain open, and all services will continue as usual. However, parking adjacent to the building will be limited throughout the project, which is expected to last several weeks.

Thank you for your patience and support as we make these improvements!

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Poe's Life and Legacy

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Why are we still reading Poe’s works? Who was the man behind such classic works as “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart?” This presentation by Emma Clark, Education Manager at the ...

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Finding The Best Online Events

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There are now thousands of online classes, workshops, and performances that you can view online, provided by the finest universities, museums, schools, not-for-profit organizations...

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Planning for Retirement

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join John Daly, CFP®, for this information packed session about getting ready to retire. Learn what to consider about when to retire, how much money you will need, when to take Soc...

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Chair Yoga

Friday, April 4, 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...

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Navigating Student Loans: Understanding Your Options

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Barbara Ginty, CFP® CEPA®, as she guides you through the complex landscape of student loans, emphasizing how these debts can impact long-term financial goals, including retire...

Virtual Event

What is a VPN and Do You Need One?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service you can substantially improve your privacy and internet security. This class will explore how VPNs work and which services to con...

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By the Time I Get to Memphis: King's Last Year

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “Beyond Vietnam” and “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speeches and organized the Poor People’s Campaign all in the year leading up to his assassi...

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Illinois Libraries Present The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Home & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account @alexisnikole and Instagram page @blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hid...

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The History of The Beach Boys

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If summer had a sound it would be the Beach Boys…surf, sun and California dreaming.  This presentation will focus on The Beach Boys “sunniest” years from 1962-1967.  With...

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How to Manage your Online Privacy

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to check and update the privacy settings for your operating system, social media sites, computers, browsers, devices, and related products. This class will explain the op...

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An Evening with H.H. Holmes

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Troy Taylor presents the true story of infamous serial killer H.H. Holmes, who created a “Murder Castle” in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair and lured an unknown number of vict...

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Chair Yoga

Friday, April 18, 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

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

A Biography of Frida Kahlo

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Learn about he...

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Protecting Yourself Against Ransomware

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ransomware is a type of malware that infects computers and encrypts computer files until a ransom is paid - you may have heard of cities, hospitals, businesses, and individuals tha...

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Terry Savage Talks Money

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets, with a presence in television, radio, newspapers, and yes, your local library shelv...

Virtual Event
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Spring Film Series: Mikey & Nicky

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:

Can John Cassavetes trust his friend Peter Falk to help him avoid the mob?

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Digging in to the La Brea Tar Pits

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The La Brea Tar Pits are the only actively excavated Ice Age fossil sites found in an urban location in the world! Scientists and researchers continue to make discoveries of Ice Ag...

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Kentucky Derby: History and Traditions with Leslie Goddard

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

First run in 1875, the Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously running sports event in the nation. But that’s only one reason we love it. In this lively illustrated lecture, hist...

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Virtual Event

Traveling with Digital Devices

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

This class will review the benefits and potential pitfalls of traveling with your mobile device and other expensive technology.

Cancelled
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Virtual Event

Greece: Old and New

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Travel
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

American education often focuses on the Golden Age of Greece, a period of cultural, political and scientific advancement while neglecting both earlier periods and modern Greece.&nb...

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Chair Yoga

Friday, May 2, 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

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

Mobile Payment Apps

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you owe someone for dinner, or a shared purchase? Payment apps make paying back friends and family members as easy as sending a tweet. This class will discuss the features, bene...

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