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Geometric Tape Painting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Create sharp lines and bold geometric patterns! Use specialized tape to mask off designs on a canvas, layer on your favorite paint colors, and then peel back the tape to reveal your masterpiece. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mother's Day Wreath

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Mother's Day by creating a beautiful, everlasting paper wreath. We will use various colors and weights of paper to assemble a wreath that captures the bright spirit of May. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

America's Oddest Museums - Film Screening

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join multi-Emmy Award winning producer and editor Harvey Moshman for a screening of a 1-hour special of the PBS series Wild Travels.

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

Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. 

March 4th: Oobleck Slime

April 8th: Stick Challenge

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

Collage Landscapes

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

Turn paper scraps into a scenic escape! Learn collage techniques as we cut out shapes and textures to assemble a custom landscape scene. 

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

Nintendo Switch Gaming Fun!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play, Gaming
Age Group:
School Age

Meet us for an afternoon of gaming fun!

March 12: Mario Kart

April 23: Mario Party 

May 7: Animal Crossing (please bring your own Switch)

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

Mom & Me: Leather Hairbow

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Enjoy a creative "Studio Date" making personalized leather hairbows! See our equipment in action and spend some quality time together assembling a custom accessory.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Party Time!

Monday, May 11, 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...

What Can I Bring? Recipes to Help You Live Your Guest Life, by Casey Elsass 

Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations, by Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Planning Appointment

Tuesday, May 12, 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

The Art of Flower Pressing

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Preserve spring forever! Explore the art of floral preservation. You'll learn how to properly press flowers turning fresh blooms into delicate, dried art that lasts a lifetime. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Need hands on help after our virtual session? Join us in person to walk through the Kindle and Libby setup together. Whether you are troubleshooting a specific error or need help borrowing your first book, we are here to help!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 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

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Salad Days

Monday, June 8, 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...

Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor, by Hetty Lui McKinnon 

The Salad Lab: Whisk, Toss, Enjoy! Recipes for Making Fabulous Salads Every Day, by Darlene Schrijver 

Registration Required

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

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

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

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Betty Crocker, Then and Now

Monday, July 13, 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...

The Betty Crocker Cookbook: Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, by Betty Crocker 

Betty Crocker Found Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes Worth Sharing, by Betty Crocker 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Food For Thought Cookbook Book Club: Curry and Company

Monday, August 10, 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...

6 Spices, 60 Dishes: Indian Recipes That Are Simple, Fresh, and Big on Taste, by Ruta Kahate 

Registration Required

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed on Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Closing

Library Closed at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday November 25 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, for Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Closing