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

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Monday, January 26, 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

Make Some Noise

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Join us for some super noisy fun! Shake some shakers, hit the rhythm sticks, dance to the music with scarves, and more! 

Ages 0-5 with Adult

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

Little Messy Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

Drop in for a messy craft and leave the cleanup to us!

Ages 0-4 with Adult

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 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, January 27, 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, January 27, 2026 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Civic Awareness: An Evening with WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The League of Women Voters and various Illinois libraries are thrilled to welcome WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek to speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November.

 

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

Tummy Time Painting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:00am
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

A no-mess art project for babies! Have fun while building core strength.

Ages 0-1 with Adult

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Great Decisions

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Clay Play

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Sculpt with air-drying clay! A sensory art experience where kids can play with texture, shape, and color.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Roblox: Cotton Obby

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Winnetka Community Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Gaming, STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

Jump, climb, and slide your way through a sweet, cotton candy-themed obstacle course with Arrayscape Gaming! 

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

Candle Craze!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Technology, The Studio
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Adults

Melt, mix, and make magic! Learn the art of candle making, exploring a variety of scents and unique additions to craft a personalized candle that's all your own.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Professional Skills for Young Professionals and Interns

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Young professionals: Set yourself up for success with this interactive training designed specifically for Gen Z in the workplace.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 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, January 29, 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

Kindle Basics: Borrowing eBooks With Libby

Thursday, January 29, 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 29, 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Graphic Novel Crew

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
School Age, Teens & Tweens

Let’s meet at Graeter's and discuss a graphic novel!  The library will provide a free scoop of ice cream, how sweet!

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

Fact and Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII.

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

Sensory Shenanigans

Friday, January 30, 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fast Fashion: How Understanding Fabric Will Save the World

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & Tweens, Family, Adults

Your sweater is trash. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lovey Wreath

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Studio Makerspace at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, The Studio
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate love in all its forms! Join us to create a beautiful paper wreath that's perfect for sharing or keeping for yourself.

Registration Required