Winnetka Library Space & Safety Enhancements

From May 27–June 13 the Youth Services Department will be closed while we replace the flooring and relocate the service desk.

A temporary play area with limited toys and books will be available in the Lloyd Room. For the full library experience—events, collection browsing, and a larger play area—patrons are encouraged to visit our Northfield location.

Event List

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Age Group
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Library Location
Ongoing Events
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Chair Yoga

Friday, May 16, 2025 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.

Google Docs

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to create and edit online text documents and manage your online files with Google Docs and Google Drive.

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

Spring Film Series: Cutter's Way

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...

Jeff Bridges hunts a killer in deceptively sunny Santa Barbara.

Registration Required
Virtual Event

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

When to Upgrade your Computer, Phone or Tablet

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

How do you know when it’s time to buy a new device, and when it’s worth trying to fix your existing device? This class will review the options and the questions you should ask.

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

Virtual Friends & Family Trivia Night

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun evening of virtual all ages trivia! Grab your friends or family or participate individually and test your knowledge of topics including movies, pop culture, science, history, literature, and more!

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

Comedy in Chicago: The Marx Brothers and Bob Newhart

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Take a virtual walking tour of the comedians’ homes in the Chicago area. See the Marx family’s farm, visit Bob Newhart’s favorite places and more. Learn about their different styles of comedy while rediscovering the city through TV and film.

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

The Cassini Mission to Saturn

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join an exploration of the sixth planet from the Sun -- Saturn -- made possible by the Cassini/Huygens spacecraft, collecting data over its 13-year mission.  We will discuss the history of Saturn observations, the spacecraft, and some discove

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

Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Ever slept in a wigwam or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the 1920s, entrepreneurs have been dreaming up unusual structures to attract passing motorists.

Registration Required
Virtual Event

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

What’s in the Card?

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Learn about the services that are included with your Library card with a brief overview of online resources like Kanopy, Creative Bug and how to download eBooks to your phone.

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

Significant Sites: National Register Listings on the North Shore

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Winnetka Historical Society to discover fascinating sites across the North Shore, including homes, buildings and parks, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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

Summer Film Series: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

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...

Walter Matthau battles Robert Shaw to save a subway car of passengers.

 

Registration Required
Virtual Event

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morbid History

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

From grand corpse larceny in Medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class.

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

Cinematic Canines and Circus Stars in Chicagoland Cemeteries

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Immerse yourself in a virtual tour of film history, animal performers, and cemeteries. Hear stories of dogs in early filmmaking, then visit Illinois' oldest pet cemetery.

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, July 11, 2025 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.

The Best Movies of All Time

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Given that the film industry has been operating for over 100 years, it's a seemingly impossible task to select the best movies of all time. As times have changed, the idea of what constitutes quality has evolved, as has the power of more dive

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

Mayhem in the National Parks 

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Travel, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the scenery, adventure, and general chaos of a 600-mile mountain bike ride and camping trip from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to West Glacier, Montana through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks.

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

Chicago in the Classics with Annette Bochenek

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

The Windy City has long been the backdrop to classic films, either as a setting depicted in a film or actually being portrayed through on-location productions. Join film historian Dr.

Registration Required
Virtual Event