Library Closure for Easter

Both library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 20 in observance of Easter. We’ll reopen with regular hours on Monday, April 21.

Northfield Library Update

The roof replacement project on the Northfield Library building is ongoing, and all library services will continue as usual. However, parking adjacent to the building will be limited throughout the duration of the project.

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pile of colorful jellybeans

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
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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
pile of colorful jellybeans

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
:

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

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

Savor & Share Cookbook Book Club: Quick, Easy & Delicious Cooking

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
:

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 bring a dish to share.

Required
Does this taste funny?

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: As Seen On TV

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka 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...

Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves, by Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert

Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share, by Valerie Bertinelli

Required

Crafting Herbal Mocktails

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
:

Learn how to make simply syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails.

Required
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
:

Get creative with fruit and make an edible rocket ship!

Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

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
:

Get creative with fruit and make an edible rocket ship!

Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

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

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
:

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 bring a dish to share.

Required
Bodega Bakes

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: The Dominican Dish

Monday, June 9, 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...

Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store, by Paola Velez 

The Dominican Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors, Traditions, and Culture of the Dominican Republic, by Vanessa Mota 

Required

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