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Intro to Udemy

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a new skill to practice to help improve your resume? Get an overview of what Udemy can do for you!

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

Collage Landscapes

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

Turn paper scraps into a scenic escape! Learn collage techniques as we cut out shapes and textures to assemble a custom landscape scene. 

Registration Required
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Walking Chicago's Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Travel
Age Group:
Adults

Michael McColly, author of Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes, will read from and discuss themes in his book about the benefits of urban walking for the health of people, communities, and the environment.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Sit & Knit

Thursday, May 7, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Caving Adventures

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Travel
Age Group:
Adults

David Mundt (Cave Dave) is a professional caver and cave tour guide in California. In this presentation, he will regale us with stories of his caving adventures in the United States and around the world and share captivating photos.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Canasta Lessons

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Canasta, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees only.

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Spring Migration Birding Walk

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Join Red Hill Birding's founder Josh Engel at the Skokie Lagoons to learn about bird migration and see spring migrants at one of our best local birding hotspots.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
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Mom & Me: Leather Hairbow

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Enjoy a creative "Studio Date" making personalized leather hairbows! See our equipment in action and spend some quality time together assembling a custom accessory.

Registration Required
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Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Party Time!

Monday, May 11, 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...

What Can I Bring? Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, by Casey Elsass 

Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations, by Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, May 12, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Legal Aid Database Demonstration

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Technology, Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Cook County Circuit Court is offering a drop-in, mobile computer lab designed to help residents learn to use the Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) database.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Clue: A Mystery Book Club (Hybrid)

Tuesday, May 12, 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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Chair Yoga

Friday, May 15, 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
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Canasta Lessons

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Canasta, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees only.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Art of Flower Pressing

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Preserve spring forever! Explore the art of floral preservation. You'll learn how to properly press flowers turning fresh blooms into delicate, dried art that lasts a lifetime. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Go Green Reads

Monday, May 18, 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

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Illinois Libraries Present - Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events, Live Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Need hands on help after our virtual session? Join us in person to walk through the Kindle and Libby setup together. Whether you are troubleshooting a specific error or need help borrowing your first book, we are here to help!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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
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Savor and Share Cookbook Club - Signature Dish

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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. 

Bring the dish and recipe you are known for with your family and friends! (No books this time.)

 

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Knit

Thursday, May 21, 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