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Petra Sings, Andy Swings

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Upcycling Workshop

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

A hands on workshop following the Fast Fashion presentation.  Description coming soon . . . 

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
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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, The Studio
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
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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
This event is in the "School Age" group

Sensational STEAM

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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. 

January: New Year, New Journal

February: Balloon Powered Cars

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

New to computers? This beginner-friendly class will teach you the essential skills to get started. You'll learn how to open files, navigate your computer's interface, and perform basic task with confidence. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Next Chapter Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

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 "Teens & Tweens" group

Cozy Sticker Scene

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens

Your creativity will be relaxed as you place stickers in a cozy scene with peaceful music playing. 

Ages 9 - 12.

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

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