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!

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Library Closed at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday November 27 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Small Business Saturday Winter Wonderland

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of Small Business Saturday and warm up with some festive winter themed crafts and activities that will delight people of all ages!

Library Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed on Thursday, December 5, to accommodate staff training.

Closing
A paper plate with a star made of plastic and buttons

Art Play

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us to explore art and creativity with self-directed stations for little ones. Ages 0-4 with Adult

Library Closed for Christmas

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

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, 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 Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1, for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closing
pink and green shredded play foam

After School Free Play

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us after school for an hour of interactive free play. This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!  Ages 3+ with ...

yellow paper crown with multicolor gems and paper cutouts

Art Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us to explore art and creativity with self-directed stations for little ones. Ages 0-4 with Adult

Construction Party

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon celebration of all things construction!   Ages 2+ with Adult

Frozen pom poms

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play! This program is sure to be a littl...

Busy Bodies

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of movement fun, play, and activities to practice and build gross motor skills.   Ages 0-4 with Adult

Frozen pom poms

Sensory Shenanigans

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play! This program is sure to be a littl...

child playing with toy car

Car Crawl

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Little drivers will explore, zoom, and giggle their way through imaginative tracks and a mini neighborhood. So grab a toy car and get ready to roll! Ages 0-5 with Adult

variety of colorful stickers

Stickerpalooza

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

Join your friends (or meet new ones!) for an awesome afternoon of sticker fun! Each participant will receive a booklet to decorate and collect stickers. Feel free to bring your own...

A child making an image of a snowman out of paper cutouts

Art Play

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us to explore art and creativity with self-directed stations for little ones. Ages 0-4 with Adult

Frozen pom poms

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play! This program is sure to be a littl...

Block Party

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

We provide the building blocks, you provide the imagination!  Ages 0-4 with Adult

Home hallway with a large box in the middle. The box has open ends and has rainbow crepe paper attached at one end.

Baby Obstacle Course

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

If you have a crawling baby that is constantly on the move then this obstacle course is for you! We’ll work on building gross motor skills while having fun!   Ages 6 m...

pink and green shredded play foam

After School Free Play

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us after school for an hour of interactive free play. This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!  Ages 3+ with ...

A heart shaped piece of paper with pink paint on it

Art Play

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us to explore art and creativity with self-directed stations for little ones. Ages 0-4 with Adult

Frozen pom poms

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play! This program is sure to be a littl...

Open Playtime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We will have a variety of toys available for your little one to play with. 

Open Playtime

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Join us for open-ended play! We will have a variety of toys available for your little one to play with.