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Open Playtime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

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 "School Age" group

Family Science

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. 

All Ages with Adult (D) 

This event is in the "School Age" group

Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. 

March 4th: Oobleck Slime

April 8th: Stick Challenge

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

Handwriting Analysis

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Other
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Graphologist Lorrisa Juliano will explain what the size of your words, margins and spacing of your writing says about you and your relationships!

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

Open Playtime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

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

Sit & Knit

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group

Springy Suncatchers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Let the sunshine in! Create your own colorful suncatcher to welcome spring and brighten up any window.

Ages 5+

This event is in the "Adults" group

Budgeting and Saving

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Ryan Decker, Associate Professor of Economics; Director for the Center for Financial Literacy; North Central College, breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies.

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

Special Performers

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Enjoy a visit from Miss Make-Believe or OMi Music Institute during Storytime breaks. Tickets will be available the morning of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages 0–5 with Adult (Tickets)

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

Car Crawl

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Little drivers will explore, zoom, and giggle their way through imaginative tracks and a mini neighborhood. Grab a toy car and get ready to roll!

Ages 0-5 with Adult

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

Family Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult

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

Pretend Play

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age

Step into some new shoes with pretend play! Dress up and play as a fireman, zookeeper, chef, doctor, and more. 

Ages 2+ with Adult

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg Lessons

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Mah Jongg, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees from Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth only.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO® Fun

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family

Lots of LEGO® bricks will be available so come ready with your imagination!   

Ages 4+ with Adult 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Buying a Home- The Basics

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Buying a home- The Basics

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Dinner with Melissa Clark

Monday, April 13, 2026 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...

Dinner: Changing the Game, by Melissa Clark 

Dinner in French: My Recipes by Way of France, by Melissa Clark

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Financial Planning Appointment:

Do you have questions about how to invest, budget, or safeguard your finances?  Schedule a free, one-hour in-person consultation with Certified Financial Planner®, Ed Gjertsen...

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

Move & Play

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for 20 minutes of music, movement, and a story for kids 5 and under with their caregivers. Optional stay and play until 11 after we get our wiggles out!  

Ages 0-5 with Adult

This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Financial Planning Appointment:

Do you have questions about how to invest, budget, or safeguard your finances?  Schedule a free, one-hour in-person consultation with Certified Financial Planner®, Ed Gjertsen...

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Cut Name Stamps Demonstration

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a live demonstration of our laser engraver as we produce personalized name stamps for every attendee. This session showcases the machine's precision and the design skills you can learn to create your own future projects. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

From the Ground Up: Gardening as Spiritual Ecology

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events, Home & Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Jeanne Nolan, local author and Winnetka native, has cultivated many beautiful outdoor spaces throughout her career as a professional gardener. Join us as she shares her story of gardening as stewardship and as a form of spiritual practice.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Clue: A Mystery Book Club (Hybrid)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Clue - A Mystery Book Club:

Join a lively discussion about all types of mystery books, ranging from true crime, dark thrillers, police procedurals and historical mysteries.

Join in person or on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link on the date of the discussion.

This month's book is Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.