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Nursery Rhyme Contest

All Day 2/25 - 3/5
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

 

Use your imagination and have fun! Enter the “Nursery Rhyme Contest,” sponsored by the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District.

Virtual Event
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Starting with a Seed

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Home & Gardening, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Seed starting is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening — watching a tiny seed become a healthy sprout brings real joy, when it goes well. We will discuss practical ways to start and care for seeds and seedlings before moving them outdoors.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Chair Yoga

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Chair Yoga:

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

Registration Required
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98th Academy Awards Preview

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Loyola University film and language professor, Zbigniew Banas, will examine the changing landscape of today’s cinema while focusing on the most significant movies and filmmakers nominated for this year’s 98th Academy Awards.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Cello Concert by the Fireplace

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a lively solo cello program by the fireplace, performed by Ellen Frolichstein. Ellen is a Teaching Artist for the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s Jazz Academy, a high school chamber ensemble coach, and a private cello instructor.

Registration Required
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Mah Jongg Lessons

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Mah Jongg, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees from Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth only.

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Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: As Seen on Morning TV

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults
Food For Thought Book Club:

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Check out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try some recipes and bring a dish to share.  The books are available...

Today Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen

Today Loves Food Ebook by Various Authors | hoopla

Registration Required
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Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Financial Planning Appointment:

Do you have questions about how to invest, budget, or safeguard your finances?  Schedule a free, one-hour in-person consultation with Certified Financial Planner®, Ed Gjertsen...

Registration Required
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Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Financial Planning Appointment:

Do you have questions about how to invest, budget, or safeguard your finances?  Schedule a free, one-hour in-person consultation with Certified Financial Planner®, Ed Gjertsen...

Registration Required
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Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for camaraderie and creativity as we make free form, mixed media journal entries.  Supplies provided! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Joyous Japan

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Home & Gardening, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Japan is the only country among over 60 explored that left world traveler Brian Michalski heartbroken to leave.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Clue: A Mystery Book Club (Hybrid)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Clue - A Mystery Book Club:

Join a lively discussion about all types of mystery books, ranging from true crime, dark thrillers, police procedurals and historical mysteries.

Join in person or on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link on the date of the discussion.

This month's book is The Return of Faraz Ali by Aamina Ahmad.

Registration Required
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Great Decisions

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Great Decisions for a lively discussion of major events playing out now across the world stage. Expand your understanding of history in the making.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Turbulence and Transition: The State of the Economy and Markets with Ed Gjertsen

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Join Ed Gjertsen II, CFP®, for a timely overview of the 2026 economic and market outlook. He'll provide a clear-eyed view of current trends, including the impact of AI investment, interest rates, tariffs, and mid-cycle elections.

Virtual Event
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Podcasting for Seniors

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Podcasts are popular for all age groups. Discover how to find them, how to watch them and maybe even how start one of your own!

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Knit

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room!

Registration Required
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Cherry Blossom Paper Wreath

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome the warmer weather with a handmade paper wreath. We'll guide you through creating realistic cherry blossoms using simple paper crafting techniques to celebrate the arrival of March. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

America's Most Unusual Festivals - Film Screening

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join multi-Emmy Award winning producer and editor Harvey Moshman for a screening of a 1-hour special of the PBS series Wild Travels.

Cancelled
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Mah Jongg Lessons

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Mah Jongg, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees from Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth only.

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

Shrink Art Charms

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Come experience the fun of creating custom Shrinky Dink art! Draw your favorite designs on specialized film and watch them shrink into miniature plastic charms. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Go Green Reads

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this lively book discussion - we aim to raise environmental awareness one fascinating book at a time!

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Founding Mothers with Laura Keyes

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Consumer Reports Overview

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

As tax season is under way, learn about all the fun tech you can get with your refund!

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

Color Your Own Mandala Totes

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Discover the creative possibilities of sublimation printing. Learn how to source mandala designs online and transfer them onto fabric to create your own coloring sheet tote. Take home a tote bag ready for coloring and customization. 

Registration Required