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Enough About Me! A Conversation with Rose Fay Thomas

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how sisters Zina, Amy, and Rose Fay forged new paths in music, writing, and women’s advocacy.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Cookie Exchange

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Join us for this fun holiday program!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Scenes in French Impressionism with Jeff Mishur

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Many major players in the French Impressionist movement loved the season of winter. They enjoyed the challenge of capturing the season's distinctive light, air and, of course, snow. They also enjoyed depicting winter activities.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Gift Tagging Extravaganza

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Make your gifts extra special with handmade tags using our supplies.

 

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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

Outsmarting Scammers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to identity and avoid common scams, from phishing emails and texts to imposter scams. You'll learn the red flags to look for, how to protect your personal information, and what to do if you suspect fraudulent activity.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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The History of Motown Records

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

In 1960’s Detroit Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. Using audio and visual content, music historian Gary Wenstrup will trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of “Dancing in T

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Next Chapter Book Club:

Come join us as we explore all that popular fiction has to offer. We'll bring books to life through colorful conversation. 

This month's title:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Savor and Share Cookbook Club - Holiday Party

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a lunch time book club.  Bring a dish to savor and the recipe to share with the group. 

 

Baking for the Holidays : 50+ Treats for a Festive Season by Sarah Kieffer

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Festivus 101: A Celebration for the Rest of Us

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an adventure into the world of Festivus, the quirky holiday created by brilliant minds behind the TV series Seinfeld.

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

Winter Film Series: Harold and Maude

All Day
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Film Series:

Register to receive a pre-recorded introduction and critique by our resident film expert Scott Siegel, along with a link to watch the film at home through our Hoopla or Kanopy stre...

Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort are the title team in this 70s cult favorite.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Chair Yoga

Friday, December 19, 2025 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
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
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Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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! 

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
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Chair Yoga

Friday, January 2, 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
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

A whole library resides past your fingertips, combining the Libby App with your kindle can open the doors to endless reading possibilities. Make sure to bring your Amazon login information, a smartphone, and your Kindle.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

New Device? Ask for Advice!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Got a new device for the holidays but you are unsure on how to use it?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 8, 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!

All levels of experience are welcome.  Basic supplies will be available, and a library staff member will be available from 3:00 to 4:00 pm to help beginners.

Registration Required
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. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: It Takes Guts

Monday, January 12, 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...

Help Yourself: A Guide to Gut Health for People Who Love Delicious Food, by Lindsay Maitland Hunt 

Cook for Your Gut Health: Quiet Your Gut, Boost Fiber, and Reduce Inflammation, by America's Test Kitchen 

 

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