Adult Programs

Artful Summer: Picasso and Chicago

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Through the Art Institute of Chicago, we welcome Ginny Voedisch who will present an illustrated lecture on the Institute's recent popular exhibition on Pablo Picasso and his work in Chicago.

Artful Summer:Artful Chicago Architecture

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Tamara Faulkner again returns with a fascinating program on the architecture of the Studio Gang, Renzo Piano and Louis Sullivan with particular emphasis on their work in Chicago including the Aqua Tower and the new wing of the Art Institute.

Artful Summer:Century of Progress Fair

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

With lots of images and stories, Bill Hinchliff will take us back to the great Century of Progress of 1933-34, the second of Chicago's spectacular world's fairs. Though inspired in many respects by the Columbian Exposition of 1893, this one sought to shine a brilliant light on a thrilling future--through architecture, sculpture, murals, interior design and technology.It also had a tremendous Midway as well as Sally Rand. Bill promises not to neglect her!

Basic Microsoft Excel 2010

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2010 including a description of what a spreadsheet program does and different ways to use a spreadsheet for work and home. Registration required

Basic Microsoft Word 2010

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Learn the basics of Word 2010 including opening, saving, and creating documents, text formatting, and margins. Registration required.

Basic PowerPoint 2010

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

This class will cover the basics of using PowerPoint 2010 to make presentations and slide shows. Attendees should be comfortable with using a mouse or trackpad. Registration required.

Clue: A Mystery Book Club

Northfield Quiet Reading Room

This month's selection: The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva

Current Events Roundtable

Northfield Quiet Reading Room

Join your friends and neighbors in discussing issues of the day.

Fiction Book Club

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Discuss fiction books with Jane Levine.

Foul Play

Northfield Branch

Led by Kristin Carlson. Bring a brown-bag lunch if you’d like. Coffee and dessert will be provided.

This month's selection: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

Got Travel Photos? Get Organized!

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Professional Photo organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay will share practical techniques for sorting and digitizing your photos as well as managing your digital photo files. Registration required.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Learn some more advanced Word 2010 topics such as multi-column formatting, inserting of images, and mail merges. Registration required.

Lure and Lore of Spices

Northfield Branch

Join Tom and Patty Erd of the renowned Spice House for their aromatic program “The Lore and Lure of Spice.” This promises to be an evening filled with interesting historical facts and anecdotes. You won’t want to miss this spicy presentation! Participants will receive a spice goody bag. Space is limited. Registration required.

Phone Photos 101

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Have a mess of pictures on your phone or tablet? Learn how to organize and share them, and even make a print photo album!

Pleasure of Your Company

Northfield Branch

The Paul Marinaro Trio
Cool jazz for a hot summer afternoon. Get your toes tappin’ with the Paul Marinaro Trio as they reinterpret well known songs, as well as reintroduce long forgotten gems. Critics rave about their fresh, playful, and inventive style...and you will too!

Popcorn and a Movie

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Toby Nicholson will lead a discussion on the film Stagecoach. Pick up a copy at the library to view in advance!

Reading for a Cozy Afternoon

North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093)

Led by Donette Jensen. Must be a member of the North Shore Senior Center. Call (847) 446-5990 for more information.
This month's selection: Montana 1948 by Larry Watson
There will be no meetings in July or August. See you in September!

Reading is the Spice of Life

North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL 60093)

Led by Kristin Carlson. Must be a member of the North Shore Senior Center. Call (847) 446-5990 for more information.

This month's selection: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

Reading on the Rocks

Stormy's Tavern (1735 Orchard Lane, Northfield, IL 60093)

Join the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library at Stormy’s, on Wednesday Jun 5 for drinks, discussion, and excellent company. All are welcome! Reading on the Rocks is a bimonthly book club, meeting on the first Wednesday of every other month. This month's selection: Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain.
Discussion begins at 7:30. To R.S.V.P. and reserve your copy of the book, please call the Library (847) 446-5990.

Strictly Mystery

Northfield Branch

Do you love mystery books? Are you looking for recommendations from other fans? Join the library staff for a lively presentation of some of our favorite mysteries. We’ll include brand-new books, international thrillers and oldies-but-goodies. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday APPs

Northfield Branch

Check out books on your smart device. Download eBooks to your iPad/Kindle. Listen to audiobooks on your phone. Renew library books from your smartphone. The possibilities are endless...stop by to learn how. Visit us at the Reference Desk to learn about our free library app and more!

Tuesday APPternoons

Check out books on your smart device. Download eBooks to your iPad/Kindle. Listen to audiobooks on your phone. Renew library books from your smartphone. The possibilities are endless...stop by to learn how. Visit us at the Reference Desk to learn about our free library app and more!

Tuesday Apps

Northfield Branch

Download eBooks to your iPad/Kindle. Listen to audiobooks on your phone. Renew library books from your smartphone. The possibilities are endless...stop by to learn how. Visit us at the Reference Desk to learn about our free library app and more!

Waltzing Australia

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Writer and photographer Cynthia Clampitt will discuss and show photographs from her six-month, 20,00 mile journey through Australia, which she chronicled in her award-winning book "Waltzing Australia". From sophisticated cities to rugged outback, desert to rainforest, Great Barrrier Reef to ancient inland ranges, come along for a grand tour of this fascinating country. Registration required.

Windows 8 Basics

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Bring in your Windows 8 laptop and learn the basics of setup and navigation. Registration required.

World Class Desserts

Northfield Branch

Stop by from 2 to 3 p.m. as we sample delicious desserts from around the globe.
This week: Greece - Baklava