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

Special Performers

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy a visit from Miss Make-Believe or OMi Music Institute during Storytime breaks. Tickets will be available that morning on a first-come, first-served basis.Ages 0–5 with Adult ...

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

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Rock 'n' Kids® involves music, movement, and imaginative play to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience! What better way to start your child off on the right “foot” than wi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Get Real

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Food For Thought Book Club:

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Check out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try some recipes and bring a dish to share.  The books are available...

Event Details:

Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks, and Messy Kitchens, by Ruby TandohGood Enough: Embracing the Joys of Imperfection and Practicing Self-Care in the Kitchen, by ...

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

Open Playtime

Tuesday, April 15, 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. 

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

Beaded Bookmark

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens
Event Details:

Design your own unique bookmark using colorful beads! Tweens and teens can either join us in-person or sign up for a take-home craft.Take-home crafts will be available to pick up b...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to computers? This introductory class will provide you with the essential skills to get started. Learn how to open files, navigate your computer's interface and perform...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

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

Open Playtime

Wednesday, April 16, 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. 

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

Art Play

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Explore art and creativity with hands-on projects for little ones. Smocks will be provided for messy fun, but we recommend wearing clothes that can get a little dirty.Ages 0-4 with...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

Cancelled
Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. March 19 - Lucky Bamboo GardenApril 16 - Wooden EggsMay 7 - Coffee Fil...

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

Mastering the Silhouette: A Beginner's Guide

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of Silhouette Studio and discover how to create stunning designs for a variety of projects. Familiarity and use of computers required.Use of small piece...

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

Open Playtime

Thursday, April 17, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Next Chapter Book Club:

Come join us as we explore all that popular fiction has to offer. We'll bring books to life through colorful conversation. 

Event Details:

This month's title: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. 

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

Jellybean Taste Testing - 4PM

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Sample savory and sweet jellybeans and put your taste buds to the test. Please choose either a 4pm OR 6:30pm time slot. Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

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

Jellybean Taste Testing - 6:30PM

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Sample savory and sweet jellybeans and put your taste buds to the test. Please choose either a 4pm OR 6:30pm time slot. Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...

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

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Rock 'n' Kids® involves music, movement, and imaginative play to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience! What better way to start your child off on the right “foot” than wi...

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

Special Performers

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Enjoy a visit from Miss Make-Believe or OMi Music Institute during Storytime breaks. Tickets will be available that morning on a first-come, first-served basis.Ages 0–5 with Adult ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Rock 'n' Kids® involves music, movement, and imaginative play to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience! What better way to start your child off on the right “foot” than wi...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

America@250: Paul Revere, a Dramatic Portrayal by Terry Lynch

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

April 18th marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride. Join actor Terry Lynch for his portrayal of this greatly admired Founding Father, silversmith, military offic...

Required

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