Upcoming library events

Family Music Program

When: Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Youth Services Department

Laura Doherty rocks our world with music from her Parent's Choice award-winning CD "Shining Like a Star". All ages. No registration.

Monday Morning Crafts

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Glitter, glue and more! A new craft each week!

Read with Bailey

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Community Room, 360 Happ Road, Northfield

No one pays attention quite like Bailey, a lovable black Lab, who will listen to your every word. Children who are comfortable reading may schedule one 15-minute session per month. Please call the Northfield Library (847-446-5990) to register.

Family Chess Nights � New Night!

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Chess for children ages 5 & older with an accompanying adult. Chess Education Partners, Inc. will provide a short lesson and then supervise chess play. By playing with friends and family, children will discover not only a wonderful arena in which to succeed, but valuable life skills. Registration required.

Bright Beginnings Storytime

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Miss Caitlin offers drop-in stories, songs, puppets, and peekaboo for ages 0-24 months.

All Ages Storytime - Language Stars

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

A half hour of stories, songs, and fun for all ages, presented by a special guest from Language Stars.

Toddler Time Storytime

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

NEW on Fridays!
Terrible twos? More like TERRIFIC!
Music, mayhem, rhythm, and rhymes for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Make-N-Take Preschool Craft

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Get Creative! Stay for 10 minutes or the whole hour and make a craft to take home. One project per child while supplies last.

Bright Beginnings Storytime

When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Miss Caitlin offers drop-in stories, songs, puppets, and peekaboo for ages 0-24 months.

All Ages Storytime

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

A half hour of stories, songs, and fun for all ages!

Toddler Time Storytime

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

NEW on Fridays!
Terrible twos? More like TERRIFIC!
Music, mayhem, rhythm, and rhymes for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Make-N-Take Preschool Craft

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Get Creative! Stay for 10 minutes or the whole hour and make a craft to take home. One project per child while supplies last.

Tuesday APPs

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Northfield Library at 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!

PJ Storytimes - Special Travel Bingo Night!

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Come in your PJ’s and bring your teddy bear as we read special bedtime stories and play travel bingo! Children ages 2 and up are invited to come and listen to stories accompanied by their favorite adult.

All Ages Storytime

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

A half hour of stories, songs, and fun for all ages!

Toddler Time Storytime

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

NEW on Fridays!
Terrible twos? More like TERRIFIC!
Music, mayhem, rhythm, and rhymes for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Make and Take Craft

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Stop by the library from 3:30-4:30 to make a travel craft to take home.

Toddler Time

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Join us for a drop in storytime for children 18-36 months and their parent/caregiver.

Park - A - Day Storytime

When: Monday, June 10, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Hubbard Woods Park

Join us at Hubbard Woods Park for a special Park-A Day Storytime!

Toddler Time

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Join us for a drop in storytime for children 18-36 months and their parent/caregiver.

Tuesday APPs

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Northfield Library at 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!

Bright Beginnings

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Drop in storytime for babies 0-17 months and parent/caregiver.

Weeders and Readers

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

The Winnetka Weeders will lead an outdoor storytime complete with making your very own nature bookmark to mark your page for summer reading at the Library. Registration required.

Read and Create

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Join us for a morning story time and craft!

Don�t Let the Pigeon Eat the Birthday Cake!

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Ten years ago, Mo Willems wrote “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.” Celebrate with us at Pigeon’s 10th birthday with crafts, games and treats. Who doesn’t love a birthday party? Registration required.

Park - A - Day Storytime

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Northfield Library at Clarkson Park

Join us at Clarkson Park for a special Park-A Day Storytime!

Reading with Relish

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Northfield Library at U Dawg U, 300 S. Happ Road (Northfield)

Hot Dogs and Cool Books! Meetings @ U Dawg U, 300 South Happ Road, Northfield, IL
Led by Caitlin Savage. Call (847) 446-5990 for more information
This month: The Aviary by Kathleen O'Dell

Lego Mania JUNIORS

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

A JUNIOR Lego Club for Junior K thru 2nd graders and their parents. Registration required.

Lego Mania Club

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

A club for brick builders. We create cool stuff in an hour. Grades 2 and up. Registration required.

Park - A - Day Storytime

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Winnetka Library

Join us at Dwyer Park for a special Park-A Day Storytime!

All Aboard!

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with travel stations!

All Aboard!

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a craft and a snack!

Make and Take Craft

When: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Stop by the library from 3:30-4:30 to make a travel craft to take home.

Yoga with Your Child

When: Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Where: Northfield Library at Northfield Branch

Join Samana Jasper as you learn the benefits of yoga. You and your child will explore fun and simple yoga poses together. Ideal for ages 3 through 8. Registration required for both child and parent.

Toddler Time

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Winnetka Library at Winnetka Library Lloyd Room

Join us for a drop in storytime for children 18-36 months and their parent/caregiver.