Event List

Japan is the only country among over 60 explored that left world traveler Brian Michalski heartbroken to leave.

Join Ed Gjertsen II, CFP®, for a timely overview of the 2026 economic and market outlook. He'll provide a clear-eyed view of current trends, including the impact of AI investment, interest rates, tariffs, and mid-cycle elections.

Join us for this lively book discussion - we aim to raise environmental awareness one fascinating book at a time!

The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.

As tax season is under way, learn about all the fun tech you can get with your refund!

Dressed in her native regalia, Kim will be giving a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on native women, such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife), and Hononegah.

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

More than just a wife of 2nd president John Adams and mother of 6th president John Quincy Adams, Abigail Adams was a true partner to her husband and a committed patriot.

Before his death, Houdini stated that should it be possible to contact the living from the other side, he would do so. The question remains as to whether or not he actually succeeded…

This presentation reexamines the Alamo and the Republic of Tejas, cutting through familiar myths with historical context and turning a sharp eye toward American legend-making.

Learn how to use your library card to read today's most popular titles on your kindle for free. We will walk you through the borrowing process and discuss solutions for common issues.

Join the Winnetka Historical Society taking you back in time by focusing on homes built in the 1800s for early Winnetka settlers that are still standing today and the fascinating stories about the individuals who built them and lived in them.

In the final days of the American Civil War, two men both trained in the art of war but from vastly different backgrounds would come together to begin the process of ending the conflict and returning the nation to peace.  What would come out

Graphologist Lorrisa Juliano will explain what the size of your words, margins and spacing of your writing says about you and your relationships!

Ryan Decker, Associate Professor of Economics; Director for the Center for Financial Literacy; North Central College, breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies.

Buying a home- The Basics

Jeanne Nolan, local author and Winnetka native, has cultivated many beautiful outdoor spaces throughout her career as a professional gardener. Join us as she shares her story of gardening as stewardship and as a form of spiritual practice.

Tax Day is today! Join us for a walk thorugh of our premier investment databases, Morningstar and Valueline. This session is designed to introduce you to the professional research tools available for free with your library card. 

Though Billy Joel has not released a new rock album in over 27 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers.  Using performance and interview video clips we’ll trace the arc of Billy’s career from his humble beginnings in

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.