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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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...

Required

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

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

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
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Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, January 15, 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.  January 15 - Fake snow February 5 - Flipbook art  

Required
adult and youth males engaged in STEAM activity

Family Science

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. Please register for all attendees, including adults.

Required
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STEAM Play

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities.  There will be various open-ended activities for the littles.  ...

Let's Play! Cardboard Design Experience

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach, STEAM
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join The Alliance for Early Childhood and partners Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth District 38 and Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, to think outside of the box and get creative ...

Offsite Event
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Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, February 5, 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.  January 15 - Fake snow February 5 - Flipbook art  

Required
child and adult males engaged in STEAM activity

Family Science

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age, Family
Event Details:

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. Please register for all attendees, including adults.

Required
hand reaching out to bird crafts arrayed on a floor

STEAM Play

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities.  There will be various open-ended activities for the littles.  ...

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

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

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.

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