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. 

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Kids dancing to music with notes in the air.

Move & Groove

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

No time for sitting as we’re going to dance and sing the whole time to songs for kids and grown-ups!  Ages 0-5 with Adult. 

rocketship made of grapes, strawberries, and blueberries

Fruit Rocket Ship - 4PM

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get creative with fruit and make an edible rocket ship!Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

Required
light bulb inbetween happy and sad mask

Where's Your Funny Bone?

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Live Performance
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Having fun is the basis of improv and that’s what we’ll do!  We’ll do theatre games and put on mini-plays just for ourselves. Ages 9 -12

Required
rocketship made of grapes, strawberries, and blueberries

Fruit Rocket Ship - 6:30PM

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get creative with fruit and make an edible rocket ship!Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

Required
Movie cover

Spring Film Series: Cutter's Way

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:

Jeff Bridges hunts a killer in deceptively sunny Santa Barbara.

Required
Virtual Event

Family Storytime

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Singing, dancing, stories, and more! Ages 0-5 with Adult

Sensory Splash

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interactive water play. Through fun, hands-on activities, little ones will develop fine and gross motor skills while exploring important concepts through pla...

Flower Power Earrings

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Use CorelDRAW and the laser engraver to create wooden or acrylic floral themed earrings.Familiarity and use of computers required.Use of small pieces and tools required for this pr...

Required

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

Stamp Making with Technology

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Design your own stamps with CorelDRAW and watch them come to life with the library's laser engraver.Familiarity and use of computers required.Priority Registration for WNPLD cardho...

Required

When to Upgrade your Computer, Phone or Tablet

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

How do you know when it’s time to buy a new device, and when it’s worth trying to fix your existing device? This class will review the options and the questions you should ask.

Cancelled
Required
Virtual Event

Savor & Share Cookbook Book Club: Snacks

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a daytime escape into the world of cuisine. All who love cooking and exploring new flavors are welcome. Check out the spotlighted cookbook(s), try some recipes, and bri...

Required
A rectangular basket filled with yarn balls in a wide variety of colors, and two wooden knitting needles.

Sit & Knit

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room!All levels of experience are welcome.  Basic supplies will be available, and a library staff member will be...

Required

Virtual Friends & Family Trivia Night

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening of virtual all ages trivia! Grab your friends or family or participate individually and test your knowledge of topics including movies...

Required
Virtual Event

Special Performers

Friday, May 30, 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 ...

Petra Sings, Andy Swings

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience live music with jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown.

Required

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Instructions to join virtually: https://www.wnpld.org/about/board/meetings

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