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Playdough Party

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for an afternoon of all things Playdough! Sculpt, squish, create, get messy, and work on fine motor skills! 

Ages 2+ with Adult

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for camaraderie and creativity as we make free form, mixed media journal entries.  Supplies provided! 

This event is in the "School Age" group

Family Science

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. 

All Ages with Adult (D) 

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

Handwriting Analysis

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Other
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Graphologist Lorrisa Juliano will explain what the size of your words, margins and spacing of your writing says about you and your relationships!

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

Sit & Knit

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group

Springy Suncatchers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Let the sunshine in! Create your own colorful suncatcher to welcome spring and brighten up any window.

Ages 5+

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO® Fun

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family

Lots of LEGO® bricks will be available so come ready with your imagination!   

Ages 4+ with Adult 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Cut Name Stamps Demonstration

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a live demonstration of our laser engraver as we produce personalized name stamps for every attendee. This session showcases the machine's precision and the design skills you can learn to create your own future projects. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Art Play

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Explore art and creativity with hands-on projects for little ones. Smocks will be provided for messy fun, but we recommend wearing clothes that can get a little dirty.

Ages 0-4 with Adult

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Jelly Bean Taste Testing

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age, Family

Sample savory and sweet jellybeans and put your taste buds to the test. 

Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

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

Pet Rock Plant

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Decorate a rock and mini-planter to bring home a no-maintenance "plant.” 

Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for camaraderie and creativity as we make free form, mixed media journal entries.  Supplies provided! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Handcrafted Leather Strawberry Keychain

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the art of leather crafting by making a custom strawberry keychain! We will guide you through the process of stitching this sweet springtime accessory to take home.

HAND SEWING WILL BE A PART OF THIS CLASS!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Knit

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Fancy Tea Party

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, Family

Dress up in your fanciest clothes and join us for a morning tea party with snacks and crafts! 

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

Pixel Jewelry

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Turn your pixel designs into wearable art! Learn how to follow patterns to create colorful perler bead charms, then transform them into unique jewelry. 

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

Tummy Time Painting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

A no-mess introduction to art for babies who are building core strength or learning to crawl.

 

0-1 with Adult (D)

This event is in the "School Age" group

Clay Play

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Squish, shape, and sculpt with air drying clay. This sensory art experience lets kids explore texture, shape, and color through creative play.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 "School Age" group

Crafternoon

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age

No school today? Join us for an afternoon crafting fun. Stay the whole time or drop in when you’d like! 

Ages 5+ with Adult

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 "Family" group

May the 4th Be With You

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Young Jedi are invited to celebrate with Star Wars crafts and a movie! 

Ages 5+

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Silly Sidewalk Obstacle Course

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for an hour of obstacle course fun outside in the Children’s Garden  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for camaraderie and creativity as we make free form, mixed media journal entries.  Supplies provided!