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“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
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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
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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! 

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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
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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Canasta Lessons

Friday, February 27, 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 "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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Tiny Bookshelves - Miniseries

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Calling all miniature enthusiasts! Join us to build your very own 1:12 scale bookshelf, the perfect tiny addition to any dollhouse, bookshelf, or tiny collection.

Registration Required

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield libraries are closed Sunday, April 5 for the Easter holiday.

Closing

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield libraries are closed Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Closing

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield libraries are closed Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

Closing