This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Star Light, Star Bright: The Secret Lives of Stars Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Virtual Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults Astronomer, Professor Shane Larson, will share the amazing story of how stars are born and die. Find out how telescopes make it possible for us to learn about these incandescent bodies and their life cycle. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Fantastic Space Discoveries: Structures of the Outer Solar System Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults As observational techniques and instrumentation have advanced, astronomers have gained insight into the nature of our Solar System. We have found that the system extends far beyond the planets, including structures not anticipated. Our Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Movie Adaptations: What Works and What Doesn't Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Almost since the beginning of cinema, filmmakers have adapted novels, plays, and even non-fiction works into motion pictures. Yet, the audiences and critics alike frequently complain that the resulting movies aren't as good as their original Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present - Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Author Events, Live Performance, Other Age Group: Adults Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. View Details Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Nursery Rhyme Contest All Day 2/25 - 3/5 Virtual Program Type: Other Age Group: Adults Use your imagination and have fun! Enter the “Nursery Rhyme Contest,” sponsored by the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District. View Details Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Huichol Art: Votive Paintings Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: History, Other Age Group: Adults Even amongst the many different communities and cultures that make up the rich tapestry that is Mexico, the Huichol people stand out for their vibrant and deeply spiritual artistic tradition. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Film Series: My Man Godfrey 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... Carole Lombard and William Powell star in this classic comedy of the haves and the have-nots. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
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
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
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