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

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

Experience Little Women: The Musical at Home!

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events, Live Performance, Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

Watch a recording of the classic story adapted for the stage! Enjoy this pre-recorded, virtual showing of Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-ce...

Virtual Event

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

Laura Ingalls Wilder, The Real Story: A Dramatic Portrayal

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you know Laura Ingalls Wilder? Not the girl from the books or the woman from the television, but the real Laura Wilder. In this presentation, you will hear the real history...

Required
Virtual Event
Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Rock 'n' KidsÂź 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...

spark the firefly puppet

Spark's Snow Day

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and play with Firefly Family Theatre as they present the story of Spark the Firefly and her first snow day. Get ready for lots of winter fun with puppets, music, ...

Required
Jerry from Do Art Productions with two children

Comic Book Workshop

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens
Event Details:

Join our comic book workshop with Do Art Productions to unleash your creativity and learn the art of visual storytelling! This program is for kids only. Please register just the...

Required

Martha Washington: Our Founding Mother with Lynn Rymarz

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Everyone knows George Washington is called the Founding Father of our nation, but what about his wife Martha? Hear her story and the role she played in becoming our nation’s Foundi...

Required

The Hostess in Chief: Mamie Doud Eisenhower

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
History, Live Performance
Age Group:
Family, Adults
Event Details:

Visit with Mamie as she relates her life as Ike’s wife, our first lady and “just a good friend,” and serves some amazing fudge!

Required
Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

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

Rock 'n' KidsÂź 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...

Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

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

Rock 'n' KidsÂź 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...

Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Rock 'n' KidsÂź 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...

FrogLady

FrogLady Reptiles & Amphibians

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a hoppin' good time as we meet over 15 live reptiles and amphibians with the FrogLady! Please register just the child(ren) that will be in attendance. Priori...

Required
FrogLady

FrogLady Reptiles & Amphibians

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Join us for a hoppin' good time as we meet over 15 live reptiles and amphibians with the FrogLady! Please register just the child(ren) that will be in attendance. Priori...

Required
Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Event Details:

Rock 'n' KidsÂź 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...

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