Event List

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

While Ginger Rogers is easily considered to be one-half of the most iconic dancing duo in cinematic history, she achieved so much in her on- and off-screen life.

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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

Calling all miniature enthusiasts! Join us to build your very own 1:12 scale bookshelf, the perfect tiny addition to any dollhouse, bookshelf, or tiny collection.

Instructions to join virtually: https://www.wnpld.org/about/board/meetings

Join Jason Lopez, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at UW-Madison, for a discussion on the historical relationship between sports betting, sports leagues, and sports media.

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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

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

Join us at Great Decisions for a lively discussion of major events playing out now across the world stage. Expand your understanding of history in the making.

Join us for an informative session on using digital databases to research your ancestry. We'll provide a live demonstration and tips to help you navigate powerful resources and begin building your own family tree.

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. 

January: New Year, New Journal

February: Balloon Powered Cars

What strange coincidences and unsolved murders shaped the world? You’ll be stunned by the stories you never learned in school—How did the plotted “murder” of Poland contribute to America winning its War of Independence?

Singing, dancing, stories, and more!

Ages 0-5 with Adult.

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. 

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

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches by Matty Matheson

A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches by Jackie Freeman

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

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.

Join us for an exciting hour of hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities.

Ages 2+ with Adult 

Little drivers will explore, zoom, and giggle their way through imaginative tracks and a mini neighborhood. Grab a toy car and get ready to roll!

Ages 0-5 with Adult

Children are invited to bring their big ideas — we’ll provide the cardboard and tools to help their creations come to life. Come build, imagine, and invent together! 

Hear the true story of one of our nation's Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton from his wife, Eliza’s point of view.