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Skies over the Great Lakes

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Join Bruce Treadway from the National Museum of the American Sailor as he presents the Naval Aviation History at Naval Station Great Lakes.

Registration Required
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 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
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
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Astrology 101

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Do you know your Sun sign , but want to learn more? Professional astrologer Denise Ulett will take you on a fun and interactive journey through the zodiac. Birth time, date and location needed in advance. Charts provided. 

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

Teen To-Go Crafts

All Day
Youth Services at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Each month we’ve got a new take-home craft that’s perfect for boosting your creative energy!

Monday, January 19: Yarn Wall Hangings

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Tiny Bookshelves - Miniseries

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Calling all miniature enthusiasts! Join us to build your very own 1:12 scale bookshelf, the perfect tiny addition to any dollhouse, bookshelf, or tiny collection.

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

Candle Craze!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Melt, mix, and make magic! Learn the art of candle making, exploring a variety of scents and unique additions to craft a personalized candle that's all your own.

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

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
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Fast Fashion: How Understanding Fabric Will Save the World

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Your sweater is trash. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Registration Required
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Collage your Heart Out

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Get ready to collage your heart out! Patrons will create a unique, heartfelt work of art using colorful magazines and books to collage onto a wooden heart.

Registration Required
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Collage your Heart Out

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Get ready to collage your heart out! Patrons will create a unique, heartfelt work of art using colorful magazines and books to collage onto a wooden heart.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
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Star Light, Star Bright: The Secret Lives of Stars

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Astronomer, Professor Shane Larson, will share the amazing story of how stars are born and die. Find out how telescopes make it possible for us to learn about these incandescent bodies and their life cycle.

 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Upcycling Workshop

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

A hands on workshop following the Fast Fashion presentation.  Description coming soon . . . 

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

Teen To-Go Crafts

All Day
Youth Services at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Each month we’ve got a new take-home craft that’s perfect for boosting your creative energy!

Monday, January 19: Yarn Wall Hangings

Registration Required
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This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
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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
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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
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This event is in the "School Age" group
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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
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
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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
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Cozy Sticker Scene

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Your creativity will be relaxed as you place stickers in a cozy scene with peaceful music playing. 

Ages 9 - 12.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
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Anything But Brushes

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family

Time to get creative with anything but a brush! Get to work painting with toys, sponges, stamps and more. 

Ages 2+ with Adult

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Graphic Novel Crew

Thursday, February 26, 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