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Roblox: Cotton Obby

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Jump, climb, and slide your way through a sweet, cotton candy-themed obstacle course with Arrayscape Gaming! 

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

Candle Craze!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Melt, mix, and make magic! Learn the art of candle making, exploring a variety of scents and unique additions to craft a personalized candle that's all your own.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

A whole library resides past your fingertips, combining the Libby App with your kindle can open the doors to endless reading possibilities. Make sure to bring your Amazon login information, a smartphone, and your Kindle.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lovey Wreath

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate love in all its forms! Join us to create a beautiful paper wreath that's perfect for sharing or keeping for yourself.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Echoes of Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the bombing of Hiroshima with Clinton Fairbanks, who shares the story of Mr. Masakazu Saito, one of the closest survivors of the atomic blast.

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

Collage your Heart Out

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Get ready to collage your heart out! Patrons will create a unique, heartfelt work of art using colorful magazines and books to collage onto a wooden heart.

Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Art of (Balloon) Inflation

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
School Age

Prepare to be spellbound by this family-friendly balloon show orchestrated by Magical Balloon-dude Dale.

Please register just the child(ren) that will be in attendance.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Petra Sings, Andy Swings

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Experience live music with jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Taste the Twang

Monday, February 9, 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...

Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food, by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George 

Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots, by Reba McEntire 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, February 10, 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

Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "School Age" group

Mario Kart Racing

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
School Age

Meet us in the Lloyd Room for an afternoon of thrilling races, banana peels, and blue shells as we compete for victory!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Create a Valentine's Day Card

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to craft one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day cards. We'll help you create a heartful card for someone special.

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

Teen To-Go Crafts

All Day
Youth Services at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Each month we’ve got a new take-home craft that’s perfect for boosting your creative energy!

Monday, January 19: Yarn Wall Hangings

Registration Required
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No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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
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No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

No Escape!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!  

Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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