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Winter Film Series: Harold and Maude

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...

Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort are the title team in this 70s cult favorite.

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

Family Storytime

Friday, December 19, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Chair Yoga:

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

Registration Required
Virtual Event

Library Closed for Christmas

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

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

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Journaling

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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! 

Library Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Chair Yoga:

Join instructor Isabel Raci,C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. Tune in to stretch,breathe, gain flexibility, and strengthen the body in an accessible...

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

Busy Bodies

Monday, January 5, 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 movement, fun, play, and activities to practice and build gross motor skills.  

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

LEGO® Fun

Monday, January 5, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Open Playtime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for open-ended play! We will have a variety of toys available for your little one to play with. 

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

Snow Party

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, School Age

It’s a snow party! Inside the library!  

Ages 2+ with Adult

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

Open Playtime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for open-ended play! We will have a variety of toys available for your little one to play with. 

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

Art Play

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "School Age" group

DIY Lava Lamps

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Create your own lava lamps with simple things you already have in the kitchen. 

Northfield Library: Wednesday, January 7, 4pm • Ages 4+ with Adult (R) 

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

After School Free Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Join us after school for an hour of interactive free play. This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! 

Ages 3+ with Adult

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

Open Playtime

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for open-ended play! We will have a variety of toys available for your little one to play with. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

A whole library resides past your fingertips, combining the Libby App with your kindle can open the doors to endless reading possibilities. Make sure to bring your Amazon login information, a smartphone, and your Kindle.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

New Device? Ask for Advice!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Got a new device for the holidays but you are unsure on how to use it?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit & Knit

Thursday, January 8, 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!

All levels of experience are welcome.  Basic supplies will be available, and a library staff member will be available from 3:00 to 4:00 pm to help beginners.

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

Mario Kart Racing

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd 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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Special Performers

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Enjoy a visit from Miss Make-Believe or OMi Music Institute during Storytime breaks. Tickets will be available that morning on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages 0–5 with Adult (Tickets)

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

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, January 9, 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 "Teens & Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Astrology 101

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Do you know your Sun sign , but want to learn more? Professional astrologer Denise Ulett will take you on a fun and interactive journey through the zodiac. Birth time, date and location needed in advance. Charts provided. 

Registration Required