Upcoming library events

CANCELED Russia's Great Cities with Bill Helmuth

When: Saturday, February 04, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

This program has been CANCELED

Nonfiction for a Sunday Afternoon

When: Sunday, February 05, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

The nonfiction group will discuss the book Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Books are available at the Checkout Desk a month prior to the discussion.

Current Events Roundtable

When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at Northfield Branch

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

Fiction Book Club

When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at 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.

Reading for a Cozy Afternoon

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at 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

Valentine's Day Truffles

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at 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!

Show Boat

When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at 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.

Reading is the Spice of Life

When: Monday, February 13, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at 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

Current Events Roundtable

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 1:30 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at Northfield Branch

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

Foul Play

When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Northfield Branch at 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

Wednesday Afternoon Matinee

When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield

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

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at 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.

Skinny Williams: A Celebration of Jazz, Blues and Gospel

When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Northfield Branch at 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.

Rinaldo

When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at 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.

Academy Awards

When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

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

Basic Microsoft Word 2007

When: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

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

Sounds Funny: Wit and humor in classical music.

When: Sunday, March 04, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Main Library at 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.