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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!  

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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!  

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Martin Luther King Jr. & The October Surprise

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

As the 1960 election loomed, two ambitious, young politicians stood poised to lead America into the new decade and beyond.

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

Meditation through Journaling

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, to learn ways journaling can help develop and enhance your meditation practice. This workshop will include writing exercises, mindful movement, and guided meditation and discussion.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Surprising Stories of the North Shore 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Winnetka Historical Society for a presentation that focuses on lesser-known aspects of the North Shore’s history.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, February 18, 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

Computer Basics

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

New to computers? This beginner-friendly class will teach you the essential skills to get started. You'll learn how to open files, navigate your computer's interface, and perform basic task with confidence. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Savor and Share Cookbook Club - Sweet Treats!

Thursday, February 19, 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. 

 

Bravetart: Iconic American Desserts by Stella Parks

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, February 20, 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

Canasta Lessons

Friday, February 20, 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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

“Please Call Me Amy”

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Behind every great man…is a woman of of extraordinary will and purpose. Colonel Robert R. McCormick was one of the most powerful men in America when he was running the Chicago Tribune. Amy McCormick was that woman.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Adaptations: What Works and What Doesn't

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Almost since the beginning of cinema, filmmakers have adapted novels, plays, and even non-fiction works into motion pictures.  Yet, the audiences and critics alike frequently complain that the resulting movies aren't as good as their original

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

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Handcrafted Passport Holder

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

In this hands-on class, you'll learn to cut, stitch, and finish your very own leather passport holder, perfect for you next trip!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, February 25, 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kirby Air Riders Night in The Studio!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Gaming, The Studio
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens, Adults

Zoom into high-flying fun with Kirby Air Riders as you compete against friends in a chaotic, high-speed race and duke it out in the action-packed City Trial mode!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Huichol Art: Votive Paintings

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Even amongst the many different communities and cultures that make up the rich tapestry that is Mexico, the Huichol people stand out for their vibrant and deeply spiritual artistic tradition.

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

Winter Film Series: My Man Godfrey

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...

Carole Lombard and William Powell star in this classic comedy of the haves and the have-nots.

Registration Required
Virtual Event