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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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Family Storytime

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult

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

Pretend Play

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age

Step into some new shoes with pretend play! Dress up and play as a fireman, zookeeper, chef, doctor, and more. 

Ages 2+ with Adult

This event is in the "Adults" group

Go Green Reads

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this lively book discussion - we aim to raise environmental awareness one fascinating book at a time!

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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

Move & Play

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for 20 minutes of music, movement, and a story for kids 5 and under with their caregivers. Optional stay and play until 11 after we get our wiggles out!  

Ages 0-5 with Adult

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Illinois Libraries Present - Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Events, Live Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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

Art Play

Wednesday, May 20, 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

Move & Play

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for 20 minutes of music, movement, and a story for kids 5 and under with their caregivers. Optional stay and play until 11 after we get our wiggles out!  

Ages 0-5 with Adult

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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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

Move & Groove

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

No time for sitting as we’re going to dance and sing the whole time to songs for kids and grown-ups! 

Ages 0-5 with Adult. 

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Savor and Share Cookbook Club - Signature Dish

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a lunch time book club.  Bring a dish to savor and the recipe to share with the group. 

Bring the dish and recipe you are known for with your family and friends! (No books this time.)

 

 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Knit

Thursday, May 21, 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 "Adults" group

Spring Film Series: King Cohen

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...

A documentary on the life and low-budget work of B-movie legend Larry Cohen.

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

Family Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult

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

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Canasta Lessons

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Canasta, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees only.

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

The Art of Flower Pressing

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield 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