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Open Playtime

Tuesday, March 31, 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 "School Age" group

Crafternoon

Tuesday, March 31, 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 "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

Shrink Art Charms

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Come experience the fun of creating custom Shrinky dink art! Draw your favorite designs on specialized film and watch them shrink into miniature plastic charms. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Alamo and The Republic of Tejas

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation reexamines the Alamo and the Republic of Tejas, cutting through familiar myths with historical context and turning a sharp eye toward American legend-making.

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

Open Playtime

Wednesday, April 1, 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, April 1, 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 "Adults" group

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use your library card to read today's most popular titles on your kindle for free. We will walk you through the borrowing process and discuss solutions for common issues.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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

Dress Up a Peep

Wednesday, April 1, 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

Peeps love to play dress-up. Decorate them with colorful candy to help each Peep stand out. 

Sign up each child that will be in attendance.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group

Great White Shark Adventure

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, STEAM
Age Group:
Family

Join Wayne and Karen Brown from The Ocean Adventure for a deep dive into the Great White Shark!

Please register just the child(ren) that will be in attendance.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Settler Homes of Winnetka

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Winnetka Historical Society taking you back in time by focusing on homes built in the 1800s for early Winnetka settlers that are still standing today and the fascinating stories about the individuals who built them and lived in them.

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

Open Playtime

Thursday, April 2, 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 "School Age" group

(Cancelled) Start Your Rockin’ Collection

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Join The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art and start your very own rock collection! Everyone will receive six rock, mineral, and fossil samples, but feel free to bring your own rocks for expert identification.

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

(Cancelled) Volcanoes!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Live Performance, STEAM
Age Group:
Family

Join Sara Kurth, volcano expert from The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, for an unforgettable journey into the fiery world of volcanoes!

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

Egg Decorating

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Decorate fake eggs using markers, stickers, gems and more! Stay the whole time or drop in when you’d like! While supplies last.

Ages 3+ with Adult

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hop Into Spring Wreath

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Hop into the holiday spirit! We will use pastel colors and festive patterns to create a paper wreath featuring spring accents. Perfect for adding a pop of color to your door. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lee & Grant at Appomattox Court House: A Day of Reckoning

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

In the final days of the American Civil War, two men both trained in the art of war but from vastly different backgrounds would come together to begin the process of ending the conflict and returning the nation to peace.  What would come out

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

Special Performers

Friday, April 3, 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 the morning of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages 0–5 with Adult (Tickets)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, April 3, 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

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, April 3, 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!

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

Special Performers

Monday, April 6, 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 the morning of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages 0–5 with Adult (Tickets)

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

Busy Bodies

Monday, April 6, 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 "Adults" group

Mah Jongg Lessons

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Mah Jongg, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees from Winnetka/Northfield/Kenilworth only.

Registration Required