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Forest Therapy

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Forest bathing is based on the Japanese practice of "shinrin-yoku," which is a form of therapeutic relaxation. This slow-paced walk will have opportunities for meditation, self-ref...

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

Fall Luminary

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn to design your own fall-themed stencil using the Silhouette cutting machine and transform a plain mason jar into a beautiful, autumn decoration.   Program requires th...

Required
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
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Migration Birding Walk

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
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 fall migrants at one of our best local birding hotspots. The end of September...

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

GOURDgeous Wreath

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

In this paper-arts program, assemble a "gourdgeous" fall-themed paper wreath with mini pumpkin-gourds taking center stage.  Priority registration will be given to WNPLD ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Branching Out: A Tree Identification Tour

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Home & Gardening, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a walk and time to enjoy our native trees.  Lynn Zaransky, TreeKeeper with Openlands will lead a fall tree identification walk.  We will begin on the patio at...

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

Wooden Jack-O-Lantern

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

In this hands-on program, you’ll create a charming stack of rustic wooden pumpkins using design software and laser cutting technology.   Program requires the use and f...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall Cookie Decorating

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pastry chef and culinary instructor Kelly Dull will show you tips and techniques for decorating a set of cookies. Each attendee will be given 4 cookies and all the supplies and ins...

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
The Studio
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your family down and transform a plain pumpkin into a masterpiece. The winning family will take home a prize.  #fallintofun

Required
This event is in the "Family" group.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Use stickers, gems, and other craft materials to decorate mini pumpkins. Ages 0-4 with Adult. #fallintofun  

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

Minecraft Scarecrow Contest

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join TD3 Innovative Gaming as we participate in a Scarecrow Building Contest! Equipped with hay bales, pumpkins, and more you’ll craft your own unique scarecrow masterpieces within...

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