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Clue: A Mystery Book Club (Hybrid)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Northfield Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Clue - A Mystery Book Club:

Join a lively discussion about all types of mystery books, ranging from true crime, dark thrillers, police procedurals and historical mysteries.

Join in person or on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link on the date of the discussion.

This month's book is Tokyo Express by Seicho Matsumoto.

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

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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 "School Age" group

Family Science

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Creative Play
Age Group:
School Age

Have fun while experimenting! Participate in fun STEAM activities that will leave a lasting impression. 

All Ages with Adult (D) 

This event is in the "School Age" group

After School Free Play

Wednesday, May 13, 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

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 14, 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 14, 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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens & Tweens" group

Graphic Novel Crew

Thursday, May 14, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers" group

Family Storytime

Friday, May 15, 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

Car Crawl

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lloyd Room at Winnetka Library
Program Type:
Creative Play
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 15, 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 "Adults" group

Canasta Lessons

Friday, May 15, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.