Library Closure – Juneteenth

Both locations will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Winnetka Library Space & Safety Enhancements

Youth Department Closed Until June 20:
The Youth Services Department will be temporarily closed while we replace the flooring and relocate the service desk.
A temporary play area with limited toys and books will be available in the Lloyd Room. For full library services—including events, a larger play area, and full collection access—we encourage you to visit our Northfield location.

Event List

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Ongoing Events
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An Afternoon of Improv with The Scrub Daddies

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Enjoy fast-paced comedy with The Scrub Daddies, the high school house team of The Laughing Academy in Glenview.

Registration Required

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
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The Studio Open House

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
The Studio
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and inspiration at The Studio, Winnetka Library’s newly updated makerspace. Explore hands-on tools for design and crafting, see live demos, and learn about upcoming workshops.

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

Pressed Flower Bookmark - 11am

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Make bookmarks using pressed flowers to use year-round. All supplies will be provided, feel free to bring any flowers or images that are special to you! 

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

Pressed Flower Bookmark - 4pm

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Make bookmarks using pressed flowers to use year-round. All supplies will be provided, feel free to bring any flowers or images that are special to you! 

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

Crafts & Coffee

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Get ready to espresso yourself by crafting something cool with your friends! The library will provide a free small beverage, so sip and let your imagination flow! 

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

Laser Cutting Basics

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Learn how to use CorelDRAW to create designs that are compatible with our laser cutters. Understand the software’s features and techniques to ensure your designs are ready for production.

 

Registration Required

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
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Book Folding Art

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Ready for a page-turning craft? Join us to fold discarded books into beautiful letters and shapes. It’s a fun and unique way to create something special!

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

Crafts & Coffee

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Get ready to espresso yourself by crafting something cool with your friends! The library will provide a free small beverage, so sip and let your imagination flow! 

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

Eco-Readers Book Club @ Clarkson Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Events, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Passionate about climate activism, sustainability, and reading? 

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

Graphic Novel Crew

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

A Bookshelf for Your Bookshelf!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Master basic CorelDRAW skills and use our laser cutter to craft a unique mini bookshelf. Ages 11+

 

Use of hot tools required for this program.

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

Crafts & Coffee

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Get ready to espresso yourself by crafting something cool with your friends! The library will provide a free small beverage, so sip and let your imagination flow! 

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

Decal Design Basics with Cricut

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Explore the possibilities of the Cricut Access platform. Learn how to use this versatile tool to design and cut a variety of materials, from vinyl to paper.

 

Familiarity and use of computers required.

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

Tetris Night in The Studio

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Grab a few friends to see who the ultimate player in this classic puzzle game can be.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
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No Escape!

Saturday, August 9, 2025 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
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, August 9, 2025 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
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, August 9, 2025 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
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

No Escape!

Saturday, August 9, 2025 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, August 9, 2025 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, August 9, 2025 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
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Another Afternoon of Improv with The Scrub Daddies

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Enjoy fast-paced comedy with The Scrub Daddies, the high school house team of The Laughing Academy in Glenview. And, unlike this blurb, this show will be completely different from before.

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

Capcom Retro Fighters Night in The Studio

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family

Spider-Man vs Mega-Man, Wolverine against Ken Masters, mix and match your favorite Capcom and Marvel characters and show your friends who is best!

Registration Required