Adult Programs

Academy Awards

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Film critic Bruce Ingram will share his top picks and insights to the 2012 Academy Awards.

Basic Microsoft Excel 2007

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007 including a description of what a spreadsheet program does and different ways to use a spreadsheet for work and home. Registration required.

Basic Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

This class will cover the basics of using PowerPoint 2007 to make presentations and slide shows. Attendees should be comfortable with using a mouse or trackpad. Registration required.

Basic Microsoft Word 2007

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Learn the basics of Word 2007 including opening, saving, and creating documents, text formatting, and margins. Registration required

Card Boot Camp

Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road (Northfield)

We'll explore composition, techniques, and folds.

Current Events Roundtable

Northfield Branch

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

Fiction Book Club

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Discuss "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett with Jane Levine. Books are available at the Checkout Desk a month prior to the discussion.

Film Discussion with Toby Nicholson

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

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

Foul Play

Northfield Branch

Bring your lunch if you like! Coffee and dessert will be provided. Led by Kristin Carlson. This month's selection: Resurrection Man by Ian Rankin

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

This more advanced Excel class will cover cross-sheet calculations, charts and graphs, conditional formatting and many functions. A solid grasp of rudimentary Excel concepts required. Registration required.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Learn some more advanced Word 2007 topics such as multi-column formatting, inserting of images, and mail merges. Registration required.

Mrs. Lincoln's Salon

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed by actress Debra Ann Miller, is alone in the White House near the end of the Civil War. She reminisces about her childhood, her days in Springfield and her children. Drawing from letters to friends, family and political figures of the era, Mrs. Lincoln’s Salon paints a sympathetic and truthful portrait of the First Lady.

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) 784-6030 This month: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

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 Northshore Senior Center. Call (847) 784-6030 for more information. This month:
Not Me by Michael Lavigne

Rinaldo

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Rinaldo Lyric Opera Community Lectures consist of an overview of the story, biographical information about the composer and librettist, and musical highlights.

Show Boat

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Show Boat Lyric Opera Community Lectures consist of an overview of the story, biographical information about the composer and librettist, and musical highlights.

Skinny Williams: A Celebration of Jazz, Blues and Gospel

Northfield Branch

A monthly musical performance sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This month, join legendary jazz saxophonist, Skinny Williams,in a trio show that will have your toes tappin' and your head bobbin'! Skinny will explore jazz, blues, and Gospel music with honky-tonk saxophone, boogie-woogie piano and gospel vocals.

Sounds Funny: Wit and humor in classical music.

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Join Classical Connoisseur Kim Diehnelt and guest musician Susan Stokdyk on an ear-opening exploration of the humor and punch-lines of classical music.

Spring Card Workshop

Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road (Northfield)

Cards for spring and Easter.

The Alliance For EarlyChildhood

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Board Meeting

The Pleasure of Your Company:Music of the Civil War on the Hammered Dulcimer

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

The hammered dulcimer was popular in the United States during the Civil War, and music of that era seems right at home played on this unique instrument. Many tunes and songs in this program are still familiar today, such as When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Home, Sweet, Home; The Battle Hymn of the Republic; and Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching. Others, such as Lorena; Lincoln and Liberty; The Battle Cry of Freedom; The Marching Song of the First Arkansas Regiment; Shiloh Hill; and John Brown's Dream are less familiar but just as beautiful, rousing, and inspiring. This is a fascinating program of historical music.

Valentine's Day Truffles

Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield

Love a great piece of chocolate? Make delicious chocolate truffles for yourself or someone special. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Wednesday Afternoon Matinee

Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield

Come join us for our monthly afternoon matinee, featuring classic films. This month: Chocolat

eReader Drop-in Clinic and Petting Zoo

Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Try out popular eReaders, receive one-on-one assistance and learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks from the library. Stop by any time from 3:00pm-5:00pm. No registration required.