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Snow Party

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age

It’s a snow party! Inside the library!  

Ages 2+ with Adult

Open Playtime

Wednesday, January 7, 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. 

child painting with adult

Art Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Explore art and creativity with hands-on projects for little ones. Smocks will be provided for messy fun, but we recommend wearing clothes that can get a little dirty.

Ages 0-4 with Adult

homemade lava lamp

DIY Lava Lamps

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Create your own lava lamps with simple things you already have in the kitchen. 

Northfield Library: Wednesday, January 7, 4pm • Ages 4+ with Adult (R) 

Registration Required
pink and green shredded play foam

After School Free Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Join us after school for an hour of interactive free play. This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! 

Ages 3+ with Adult

Open Playtime

Thursday, January 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. 

Mario and other characters in cars amidst many environments.

Mario Kart Racing

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming, The Studio
Age Group:
School Age

Meet us in the Lloyd Room for an afternoon of thrilling races, banana peels, and blue shells as we compete for victory!

Registration Required
three red exclamation points

Special Performers

Friday, January 9, 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 that morning on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages 0–5 with Adult (Tickets)

Frozen pom poms

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play!

Busy Bodies

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for an hour of movement, fun, play, and activities to practice and build gross motor skills.  

Ages 0-4 with Adult

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Move & Play

Tuesday, January 13, 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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 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.

miss rachel look alike with child

Ms. Rachel Inspired Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Love Ms. Rachel? Enjoy this tribute to the one-and-only with a staff member playing the part. 

Ages 0-5 with Adult

Move & Play

Wednesday, January 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

a man and boy doing a STEAM activity

Family Science

Wednesday, January 14, 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) 

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 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.

Kids dancing to music with notes in the air.

Move & Groove

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

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. 

Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Rock 'n' Kids® 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 with this fun class?

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

Rocking Kids logo

Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Rock 'n' Kids® 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 with this fun class?

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

A brown haired baby in blue overalls is laying on their belly looking at a alphabet foam puzzle. They are holding a blue piece and looking at it.

Look, Baby!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us with your infant and discover the world around us with baby-safe sensory and exploration activities.

Ages 0-14 months with Adult

perler beads

Crafternoon

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

No school today? Join us for an afternoon crafting fun. Stay the whole time or drop in when you’d like! 

Ages 5+ with Adult

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Move & Play

Tuesday, January 20, 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