Library Hours
Monday - Thursday : 9 - 9Friday and Saturday : 9 - 5
Sunday : 1 - 5
Winnetka Public Library
768 Oak StreetWinnetka, IL 60093 (map)
(847) 446-7220
Northfield Branch
1785 Orchard LaneNorthfield, IL 60093 (map)
(847) 446-5990
Monday Morning Crafts
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 10:30 AM
Location: Northfield Branch
Event details
Glitter, glue and more! A new craft each week!
Storytimes with Miss Debbie
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012Start time: 4:00 PM
End time: 4:30 PM
Location: Northfield Branch
Event details
A half hour of fun, featuring Miss Debbie, songs, flannel board fun and lots of great stories!
Storytimes will not take place March 26 and April 23.
Read with Bailey
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012Start time: 4:00 PM
End time: 5:00 PM
Location: Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield
Event details
No one pays attention quite like Bailey, who will listen to your every word. Children who are comfortable reading aloud may schedule one 15-minute session per month. Ages 6 and older. Please call Northfield Library (847-446-5990) to register.
Library Board Meeting
Date: Monday, May 21, 2012Start time: 7:00 PM
End time: 9:00 PM
Location: Winnetka Library Lloyd Room
Event details
Group meeting
Genealogy
Best Bets
- Ancestry Library Edition - Census records, birth, marriage, and death records, and many other sources that can be used for genealogical research. This resource can only be used inside the Winnetka Library or the Northfield Branch.
- HeritageQuest - Research genealogy and local history information. You must enter a valid Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District card number to use this resource.
- Proquest Obituaries - Search obituaries in major U.S. newspapers as far back as 1850. You must enter a valid Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District card number to use this resource.
Allen County Public Library Genealogy Collection - Provides recommendations about conducting genealogical research.
Ancestry.com - Contains a large collection of family history records.
Cyndi's List - Provides links to genealogy websites.
Family History Library - Offers a basic introduction to conducting genealogical research.
FamilySearch - Contains genealogical information stored and maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Genealogy Gateway - Provides links to genealogy websites.
Genealogy Home Page - List of genealogy websites arranged by subject.
Genealogy in the Illinois State Archives - Lists state and related federal government records in the Illinois State Archives. Provides link to the Illinois Regional Archives for listings of county, township, and municipal government records.
National Archives and Records Administration - The National Archives branch in Chicago has copies of the census, immigration records, draft cards, and other useful documents for genealogists.
National Genealogical Society - Information about and resources produced by the National Genealogical Society.
Newberry Library - Link to the Newberry Library in Chicago, which has an excellent genealogical collection.
North American Genealogy Resources - A listing of Internet genealogy resources arranged by state.
USGenWeb Project - Provides links to most U.S. genealogy websites.
