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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
Multiple LEGO of a variety of colors.

LEGO® Fun

Monday, January 5, 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 

 

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

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

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
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) 

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

hand with pen writing into journal words and pictures

Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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. 

January: New Year, New Journal

February: Balloon Powered Cars

 

Registration Required
Child looking through a magnifying glass

STEAM Play

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family

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

Ages 2+ with Adult 

Child stretching green and yellow clay surrounded by clay sculpted into fruit

Clay Play

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Sculpt with air-drying clay! A sensory art experience where kids can play with texture, shape, and color.

arrayscape gaming logo

Roblox: Cotton Obby

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Jump, climb, and slide your way through a sweet, cotton candy-themed obstacle course with Arrayscape Gaming! 

Registration Required
cover of graphic novel Four Eyes by Rex Ogle. Four kids looking at a kid in a red shirt with glasses.

Graphic Novel Crew

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens

Let’s meet at Graeter's and discuss a graphic novel!  The library will provide a free scoop of ice cream, how sweet!

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Multiple LEGO of a variety of colors.

LEGO® Fun

Monday, February 2, 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 

 

pink and green shredded play foam

After School Free Play

Wednesday, February 4, 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

Art of Inflation

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
School Age

Prepare to be spellbound by this family-friendly balloon show orchestrated by Magical Balloon-dude Dale.

Please register just the child(ren) that will be in attendance.

Registration Required
girl decorating cookie

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family

Decorate yummy treats to celebrate Valentine's Day. We will provide cookies, frosting and addons. Bring your creativity and appetite!

All Ages with Adult (R)

Registration Required
Mario and other characters in cars amidst many environments.

Mario Kart Racing

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community 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
hands over set of controls ready to learn

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  

Registration Required
hands over set of controls ready to learn

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  

Registration Required
hands over set of controls ready to learn

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  

Registration Required
hands over set of controls ready to learn

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  

Registration Required
hands over set of controls ready to learn

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Actually, there is an escape, you must work together and solve the clues as a family!  We’ll be using Breadkout EDU which turns any room into an escape room!  

Registration Required