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The Studio will be closed for renovations from February 14 through February 21. Please note that access to the Community Room will be also be unavailable on February 17 and 18.

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Married in the Movies with Annette Bochenek

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love is in the air in classic Hollywood! Many beloved Hollywood classics featured wedding scenes across a broad range of film genres. In real life, many film stars also happened to...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage for Women in Illinois

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prior to 1920, women were denied the vote in the majority of elections in the United States. The struggle for enfranchisement began with the birth of our nation and was strategized...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizen Soldier: African Americans in Times of War

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This lecture offers a glimpse into the history of African Americans in times of war from the earliest accounts of patriotism to the prolonged desegregation of the armed forces. Get...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

From Reel to Real: The Evolution of Documentary Films

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join film professor Zbigniew Banas for a journey through the evolving genre of documentary films. Once viewed as simple recordings of reality, documentaries now feature diverse sty...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chicago’s Greatest Architecture and Buildings

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chicago has been a leader in Architecture and has produced legendary styles and buildings. We’ll explore many of  its most famous buildings, legendary stories, and Chicago’s a...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

All Aboard the iconic Chicago "L" with Greg Borzo

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northfield Community Room at Northfield Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The thundering "L" is one of Chicago's most enduring icons. Operating 247 since 1892, it is not only an antique but a working antique.  Learn about how the early "L" lines hel...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wild Child to Grande Dame: The Life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary life and legacy of Alice Roosevelt Longworth in this compelling lecture. From her rebellious youth as the daughter of President Theodo...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Illinois Libraries Present 9to5: The Story of a Movement: An At-Home Experience

03/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 03/23/2025 @ 12:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of American working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started wi...

Virtual Event

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Sunday, April 20 in observance of Easter.

Closing

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Closing

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

Closing

Library Closed at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday November 26 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

Library Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Winnetka Library, Northfield Library, Offsite, Virtual

The Winnetka and Northfield Libraries are closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Closing

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

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