Event List

Instructions to join virtually: https://www.wnpld.org/about/board/meetings

Join Jason Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at UW-Madison, for a discussion on the historical relationship between sports betting, sports leagues, and sports media.

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.

Join us for an informative session on using digital databases to research your ancestry. We'll provide a live demonstration and tips to help you navigate powerful resources and begin building your own family tree.

What strange coincidences and unsolved murders shaped the world? You’ll be stunned by the stories you never learned in school—How did the plotted “murder” of Poland contribute to America winning its War of Independence?

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

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches by Matty Matheson

A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches by Jackie Freeman

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

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.

Hear the true story of one of our nation's Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton from his wife, Eliza’s point of view.

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

The League of Women Voters and various Illinois libraries are thrilled to welcome WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek to speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November.

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.

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.

Young professionals: Set yourself up for success with this interactive training designed specifically for Gen Z in the workplace.

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.

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

Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII.

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

Celebrate love in all its forms! Join us to create a beautiful paper wreath that's perfect for sharing or keeping for yourself.

At just twenty years old, Mr. Masakazu Saito was serving as a squad leader in the Imperial Army’s Communications Division in Hiroshima.

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.

Join us for invigorating discussions on concise and thought-provoking works.

This month's title: Babbit by Sinclair Lewis.

Aaron Douglas was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, developing a unique style that combined influences from African art, Egyptian art, and contemporary Art Deco design to create a distinct African-American modernism.