This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now 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 This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now 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 Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now 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. Register Now 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! Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 . . . Register Now 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 Register Now 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 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! View Details 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 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! View Details 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 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! View Details 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 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! View Details 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! View Details 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! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Food in the Midwest: More Interesting than you may think Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults Join Cynthia Clampitt, food historian and author of Pigs, Pork, and Heartland Hogs: From Wild Boar to Baconfest as she Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
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. Register Now 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 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 View Details
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! Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event