The Source (Spring 2016) - Winnetka

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SPRING March - May 2016
winnetkalibrary.org
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
The Source
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Learn at your own pace on your computer or mobile device, wherever you have
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ROSETTA STONE
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This program uses immersion learning; you
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Mango Languages teaches four key components in learning a language: vocabulary,
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Lessons given by native speakers will help
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learning levels than Rosetta Stone.
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HD and Fire HDX tablets.
Follow our online guides, or stop in to the
Library with your device and our staff will
help you get started.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED
IN YOUTH SERVICES AREAS
Article on back page
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS®
OF WINNETKANORTHFIELD-KENILWORTH
WORLD AFFAIRS
Great Decisions 2016
Discussion Group
1PM | MONDAYS | MARCH 7 & 14
ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
FEBRUARY 29
United Nations
MARCH 7
Climate Change
MARCH 14
Cuba & the U.S.
Warm up with heated
discussions on international
issues. Join us as we watch
a short video and then
discuss corresponding
articles from the Foreign
Policy Association’s
Great Decisions booklet,
available at the library or
for sale at the meetings.
Topics include Middle East
alliances, the rise of ISIS,
the future of Kurdistan,
migration, the Koreas, the
United Nations, climate
change, and Cuba and the
U.S. This event is sponsored
by the League of Women
Voters of WinnetkaNorthfield-Kenilworth.
Registration required.
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THE FUTURE OF
YOUR LIBRARY
FORWARD-THINKING
WRITING WORKSHOPS
The New Direction
of the WinnetkaNorthfield Public
Library
Workshops are taught by DePaul University Creative Writing Professor Rebecca Johns,
author of The Countess and
Icebergs, a PEN/Hemingway
finalist. All of the workshops
include handouts and exercises.
4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 29
ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn about the
new direction of the
Winnetka-Northfield
Public Library District
at this event sponsored
by the League of Women
Library Director Rebecca
Wolf will discuss some
forward-thinking trends
of American libraries,
and the strategic initiatives planned for the
Winnetka and Northfield
Libraries. This will be
an opportunity to learn
about changes that have
already occurred, along
with a special preview of
the newest projects about
to begin.
Wine, cider and cheese
will be served courtesy
of the League of Women
POLITICS
EARLY VOTING
Politics, Process and
Participation
7PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 8 | ADULTS
& TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
As primary season gets underway, join Mara Suttmann-Lea,
a Ph.D. candidate in political science at Northwestern
University, for a discussion
of early voting in the United
States. Registration required.
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS
Mudslinging,
Muckraking and
Apple Pie
7PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Political campaigns are getting down and dirty. How did
this campaign craziness get
started? Believe it or not, campaigns have actually gotten
more civil over the years. Hear
the stories of mudslinging and
muckraking in the campaigns
of Jefferson v. Adams (1800),
Jackson v. Adams (1828),
Lincoln v. Douglas (1860), and
Grant v. anyone! Learn why
Teddy Roosevelt decided to
start his own political party.
Structuring Your Novel
10AM | SATURDAY, MARCH 12
ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Aspiring writers will learn
the craft of structuring a
novel from beginning to end.
PSYCHOS, STALKERS
AND SHE-DEVILS
Using Bad Characters to
Create Good Fiction
10AM | SATURDAY, APRIL 9
ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA
LIBRARY
Learn the techniques of
building better bad guys.
Researching and Writing
Your Historical Novel
10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 14 | ADULTS &
TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn research techniques for
using factual details to build
better stories. Registration
required.
THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOR HELPING TO SPONSOR OUR PROGRAMS
GET CREATIVE
HEALTH AND FITNESS
ART
A QUOTE AS ART
Introduction to
Mantra Meditation
Vincent van Gogh
in Arles
7PM | TUESDAYS | ADULTS & TEENS
3PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 19 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Poetry Painting
Workshop
2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 12 | ADULTS
& TEENS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Create a “Quote as Art” by
incorporating a poetry quote
into a painted image, then
adding color with watercolors. Beginners welcome.
Make an Upcycled
Book Page Wreath
6-8PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
ADULTS & TEENS | NORTHFIELD
BRANCH LIBRARY
Make an elegant upcycled
wreath from the pages of a
book. Perfect for all seasons.
MARCH 15 & MAY 17 | WINNETKA
LIBRARY
APRIL 19 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Mantra Meditation is a timeless method of relieving
stress and focusing energy.
Meditation Chicago will teach
three easy, enjoyable practices to get you started. Note:
This workshop is a repeat of
our past meditation programs.
Previous participants are welcome to join us again.
The Healing Power
of Food
7PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 12 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine.”
Hippocrates taught this message in 431 B.C., yet even today
its meaning is just beginning
to influence modern public and
medical opinion. Steve Nakon,
owner of Whole Journey
Northwest Yoga, examines the
healing qualities of a whole
foods approach to eating,
and how food can affect your
health. Lecture and discussion.
Coloring Night
4-6PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 17 | ALL
AGES | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Drop in to enjoy special St.
Patrick’s Day treats!
Chocolates of the World
7-8PM | MONDAY, MARCH 21 | ADULTS
NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Pastry chef Rose Deneen will
provide a variety of chocolates
from countries around the
world for tasting, and discuss
the chocolate production process. She will demonstrate two
easy-to-make chocolate treats
using the chocolates sampled.
Samples and recipes included.
Spring Farmers’
Market Recipes
Join chef Blair Carothers for
recipe ideas made with fresh
food available at spring farmers’ markets. Samples and
recipes included. Registration
required.
Drop in and enjoy a pastime
that relieves stress and stimulates the senses. Refreshments
served. All materials provided.
Crocheted Wire
Necklace or Bracelet
Crochet wire? Yes, you can!
Add some beads and make a
necklace or bracelet to match
any outfit. All materials supplied. Basic crochet skills are
needed. Registration required.
St. Patrick’s Day Treats
7PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 | ADULTS
6-8:30PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 21 AND
TUESDAY, MAY 12 | ADULTS & TEENS
6-8PM I WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
FOOD
This spring, the Art Institute of
Chicago hosts an exhibit featuring all three versions of the
painting Bedroom at Arles by
Vincent van Gogh. The three
paintings join other works on
display that the artist produced when he lived in Arles
in the south of France. Art
historian Jeff Mishur explores
this incredibly productive
period in the artist’s career and
places the Bedrooms and other
works into historical context.
FILM DISCUSSIONS
2PM | SUNDAYS | ADULTS & TEENS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Toby Nicholson leads this
series of lively film discussions.
Pick up a copy of the DVD at
the Library to view in advance.
Far From the
Madding Crowd
MARCH 20
This lavish adaptation of the
Thomas Hardy classic stars
Carey Mulligan and Matthias
Schoenaerts.
Tangerines
Relaxation Breathing
and Essential Oils for
Stress Reduction
7PM | MONDAY, APRIL 25 | ADULTS &
MAY 8
Nominated for the Best Foreign
Language Oscar in 2014,
Tangerines follows two farmers
who house a pair of rival
soldiers injured during the war.
Join Dawn Duffy of Healing
Hands as she shows you how
to practice simple breathing
techniques and use essential
oils for calming and balance.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WINNETKALIBRARY.ORG
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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
FIND YOUR FAMILY HISTORY WITH GENEALOGY
Uncovering Your Past
in Land Records
Genealogist Grace Dumelle
will teach you how to access a
trove of public records that can
provide maiden names, death
dates, proof of relationships
and much more. Specialized
maps and legalese will also
be deciphered! Registration
required.
TOOLS TO DIG DEEPER
Probate and
Inquest Records
7PM | MONDAY, MAY 23 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
It’s worth looking for a probate
case even if you think your
ancestor didn’t have money.
You can find relatives you
didn’t know existed, a listing of
property and furnishings, and
bills from service providers.
Navigating Basic
World War II Records
2PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 10 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to access official
World War II military personnel records and use them
to build your genealogical
research. Historian Jennifer
Holik shares resources for
information on war prisoners,
missing and the dead. Includes
handouts. Registration
required.
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GET ORGANIZED
50 Nifty Tips to Spring
Cleaning and Organizing
3PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 2 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Join Randy Wickstrom, owner
of Purple Durple Organizers,
to learn professional organizing techniques and tips to help
you cut through the clutter and
accomplish more. Save time,
save money, save your sanity!
Spring into action to organize
your life. Registration required.
LIVABLE LUXE
HOME DESIGN
Award-winning designer Susan
Brunstrum is founder and
principal of award-winning
Sweet Peas Design. Learn
about her “Livable Luxe”
style, a sophisticated blend of
relaxed comfort and luxurious
refinement. She has been
featured on television and
her work has been published
in Modern Luxury Interiors
Chicago, Kitchen and Bath
Makeovers, and Kitchens and
Bathrooms.
Kitchens
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn every aspect of updating a kitchen: choosing a color
palette, incorporating textures, selecting lighting and
fabrics and providing storage.
Brunstrum will also address
countertops, tiles, cabinetry and fixtures. Registration
required.
Family Rooms
7PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn about updating a family
room: choosing a color palette,
incorporating textures, selecting lighting and fabrics and
providing storage. Registration
required.
Andrew Horne photo
FASCINATING HISTORY NEAR AND FAR
GIANTS IN THE PARK
The Story Behind the
Statues in Lincoln Park
Join us for this two-part series
with Krista August, author of
Giants in the Park, a historical
guide to the monuments in
Lincoln Park. Historically one
of Chicago’s great places of
leisure, Lincoln Park is also
an outdoor art and history
museum with 17 vintage
portrait statues.
Part I
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Using historical photographs
and book highlights, Part I features the histories behind the
The Alarm, LaSalle, Lincoln,
Grant and Fountain Girl (originally named Willard Fountain).
Missing statuary and the park’s
cemetery years are touched
upon as well. Registration
required.
Part II
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Part II presents the histories
behind the statues of Franklin,
Schiller, Altgeld, Hamilton,
and (the missing, but soon
to be reinstalled, Charitas),
with minor mentions of
Goethe, Sheridan and Oglesby.
The Assassination
of President
Abraham Lincoln
The Costumes of
Downton Abbey
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Art historian Jeff Mishur presents a slide show of the costumes from the television series
Downton Abbey currently
on exhibit at the Driehaus
Museum, and places each costume into historical context
as well as the series story line.
Learn about the events
that occurred before, during and after the assassination of President Abraham
Lincoln in 1865 with historian Jim Gibbons. After this
presentation, you will understand why Secretary of War
Edwin Stanton summed up
Lincoln’s passing by stating,
“Now he belongs to the ages.”
Star Trek’s 50th
Anniversary through
Newspapers
2-3:30PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 16
ADULT | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Just in time for Star Trek’s 50th
anniversary, Professors John
and Maria Jose Tenuto look at
how Star Trek has influenced
popular culture, from the
1968 letter-writing campaign
that saved the franchise to the
upcoming Star Trek Beyond
film. Registration required.
The White Sox...
From the Beginning
2PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 17 | ADULTS &
Since 1985, Richard Lindberg
has served as the Chicago
White Sox team historian.
Four of his 16 books, including Total White Sox, cover the
often tragic and cursed history
of the city’s beloved South Side
team. Lindberg’s presentation
spans the full gamut of team
history from Charles Comiskey
and the “Dead Ball Era” to
the modern age, presenting
an insider’s view and interpretation of the team and its
front office. His slide presentation features many unusual
and never-before-seen images.
THE BAND OF THE SIXTIES
The Beatles
3PM | SATURDAY, MAY 7 | ADULTS &
TEENS | WINNETKA
Explore the music of the
Beatles in this multimedia presentation (part history and part
musical analysis) beginning
with the band’s seminal visits
to Hamburg, Germany, continuing through Beatlemania
and concluding with Abbey
Road. Enjoy audio clips of
music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
THANK YOU TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOR HELPING TO SPONSOR OUR PROGRAMS
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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Book Clubs
A Mystery Book Club
Reading is
the Spice of Life
7:30PM | TUESDAYS | NORTHFIELD
BRANCH LIBRARY
1PM | MONDAYS | NORTH SHORE
SENIOR CENTER
CLUE
Led by Melissa Morgan.
MARCH 8
The Abomination
by Jonathan Holt
APRIL 12
Led by Kristin Carlson.
MARCH 14
The Paris Architect
by Charles Belfoure
APRIL 11
The 7th Woman
by Frederique Molay
Did You Ever Have a Family
by Bill Clegg
MAY 10
MAY 9
The Billion Dollar Spy
by David Hoffman
This is Your Life, Harriet
Chance! by Jonathan Evison
Reading for a
Cozy Afternoon
Foul Play
Book Discussion
1PM | WEDNESDAYS | NORTH SHORE
SENIOR CENTER
11:30AM | WEDNESDAYS
Led by Donette Jensen.
Led by Kristin Carlson.
MARCH 9
Christine Falls
by Benjamin Black
Best Boy by Eli Gottlieb
APRIL 13
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
MAY 11
The Japanese Lover
by Isabel Allende
MARCH 16
APRIL 20
Bones and Silence
by Reginald Hill
MAY 18
Death and Restoration
by Iain Pears
COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB
Food For Thought
7PM | MONDAYS | ADULTS
Do you love browsing through
cookbooks and trying new recipes? Come join us for good food
and great conversation. Check
out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try the recipes and prepare one to bring to the meeting to share. Led by Stephanie
Girardi. Registration required.
Irish Cooking
MARCH 14 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Real Irish Food: 150 Classic
Recipes from the Old Country
by David Bowers and The Irish
Pub Cookbook by Margaret M.
Johnson and Leigh Beisch
Sandwiches and Salads
APRIL 11 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
‘Wichcraft: Craft a Sandwich
into a Meal--And a Meal into a
Sandwich by Tom Colicchio and
Salad as a Meal: Healthy MainDish Salads for Every Season by
Patricia Wells
Cookbooks
by Jamie Oliver
MAY 9 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
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Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes
and Jamie’s Food Revolution by
Jamie Oliver
FOR ADULTS
TRUE STORY
Nonfiction Book
Discussion
7PM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Our newly rekindled nonfiction book group is led by Brita
Zitin. New and returning members are welcome! Registration
required.
APRIL 20
Celebrate National Poetry
Month by discussing The Road
Not Taken: Finding America in
the Poem Everyone Loves and
Almost Everyone Gets Wrong by
New York Times poetry critic
David Orr
MAY 18
If the Oceans Were Ink: An
Unlikely Friendship and a
Journey to the Heart of the
Quran by Carla Power (Finalist
for the 2015 National Book
Award in Nonfiction)
Stop in
or call to
reserve a
book and
join the
conversation!
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES
Emily Dickinson
2PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 20 | ADULTS
Our most famous American
poet comes to life. Learn about
her life and work. Registration
required.
Agatha Christie:
Queen of Crime
2PM | SUNDAY, MAY 8 | ADULTS
Meet the woman who many
consider the greatest mystery
novelist of all time. Learn about
her life and work. Registration
required.
Jane Austen Speaks
3PM | SATURDAY, MAY 14 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
The Golden Age
of Hollywood
with Luella Parsons
GARDENING
WHERE NATURE COMES HOME
Native Gardening
in Chicago
6PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Dennis Paige of the Chicago
Botanic Garden discusses
native gardens and best gardening practices, with a
Q & A session afterward.
Handouts and reference
materials will be included.
Container Gardening
7PM | TUESDAY, MAY 10 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Container gardening is a boon
for people with little time,
small yards or apartments and
condos. This program focuses
on using imaginative containers, soil mixes, proper nutrients, and basic gardening
practices to create a container
garden to enjoy all summer.
7PM | MONDAY, MAY 2 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Martina Mathisen is Luella
Parsons, Hollywood’s most
powerful gossip columnist
who could make or break a
career with a few taps of her
typewriter. Hear about the
triumphs and transgressions
of Clark Gable, Bette Davis,
Rita Hayworth, Loretta Young
and many more. Registration
required.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
FOR RETIREMENT
What Happens after the
Paycheck Stops?
7PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 | ADULTS
Learn how to budget for retirement expenses, potential
sources of retirement income
and potential risks such as longterm care and health care costs.
Presented by Chad Fitzloff of
Edward Jones Registration
required.
W ONLINE AT WINNETKALIBRARY.ORG
Actress Debra Miller portrays
Jane Austen in the most vibrant
and hopeful time in her life.
This performance delves deep
into the personal life of one of
the most beloved and intriguing
novelists of the 19th century.
Learn about the loves and losses
that shaped her life and formed
her perception of the world.
ONE BOOK UPDATE
Our One Book Two Villages
author events will be held in the
fall. Look for the exciting book
announcement in the June edition of The Source newsletter,
or subscribe to our eNewsletter for breaking news by texting
WINNLIB (all caps) to 22828.
You can also sign up for the
newsletter on our website at
winnetkalibrary.org/about-us/
library-newsletter/.
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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS
ScreenBreak
Week
Events
PJ Storytime
10AM | MONDAY, MARCH 7 OR
4 PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 8
AGES 3-5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
WINNETKA LIBRARY
6:30PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 10
AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
| WINNETKA LIBRARY
Join staff from Banner Day
Camp as they present a special
yoga class for preschool-aged
children. Kids will learn basic
poses in a fun, easy-to-follow
class. No yoga experience is
necessary! Parents or caregivers
are invited to observe or participate. Registration required.
Happy Birthday,
Dr. Seuss!
2PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 6
ALL AGES | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Kick off ScreenBreak Week with
a party for Dr. Seuss! We will
celebrate the beloved work of
Dr. Seuss with books, crafts and
games. Registration required.
Folk Tales with the
Avoca West Storytellers
6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
AGES 5 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Join us for an exciting evening
of folk tales from around the
world, told by Winnetka’s own
Avoca West fourth graders!
GET CREATIVE
JUST FOR FUN
PERFORMANCES
Chocolate Extravaganza
Minecraft Night
Super Mario Circus
4PM | MONDAY, MARCH 14
AGES 8 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
4-5:30PM | TUESDAYS | MARCH 22,
APRIL 26 & MAY 24 | AGES 7 & UP
Do you love chocolate? Join us
for fun with chocolate-themed
games, crafts and chocolate
snacks. Registration required.
Battle with your friends in
a Minecraft build challenge.
Snacks included. Registration
required.
Bead Animals
Princess Dance Party
4PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 7
GRADES 3 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Learn to make fun bead animals. Registration required.
Henna Hand Painting
2PM | SATURDAY, MAY 14
AGE 7 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Learn about the beautiful
henna hand designs of India.
Practice sketching, and then
paint your own hands using
washable watercolor pencils.
Beaded Jewelry
4PM | MONDAY, MAY 23
GRADES 3 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
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My First Yoga
Learn to make fun bead necklaces, bracelets or key chains.
AGES 3 & UP | WINNETKA
Hear ye, hear ye, all young royals! Princes and princesses can
wear their best royal garb and
dance to some favorite songs,
make a craft and enjoy a snack.
May the Fourth
Be With You Party
6-7PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
Children are invited to join
us with their favorite adults.
ScreenBreak Crafts
ALL DAY | FRIDAY & SATURDAY
MARCH 11 & 12 | ALL AGES
WINNETKA & NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Get creative at the Library!
Children with ScreenBreak
bracelets can pick up a special
ScreenBreak craft kit to take
home and then make the project with their family. One project per child while supplies last.
2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 26
ALL AGES | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Acrobatica Infiniti presents the
Super Mario Circus! Join AI
and Mario, Luigi, and Princess
Peach for awesome acrobatics and comical contortion.
Green Golly
and Her Golden Flute
3PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 16 | AGES 4-8
WINNETKA LIBRARY
This Parents’ Choice Gold
Award-winning introduction
to classical music, presented
by author-performers Keith
Torgan and Barbara Siesel,
uses musical storytelling to
inspire imagination, creativity and positive self-expression.
The Force is strong with this
Star Wars-themed party. Wear
your best gear from a galaxy
far, far away. Play games, make
a craft, eat Ewokookies and
drink Yoda Soda. Registration
required.
Dave and His Traveling
World of Reptiles
1PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 23 | ALL AGES
WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
Enjoy an up-close, live, and
extremely interactive experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world.
Juggling Funny Stories
with Chris Fascione
4PM I MONDAY, MAY 16 I ALL AGES
Chris Fascione combines comedy, mime, juggling and storytelling. Registration required.
Reading with Bailey
BUILD WITH LEGO
6-7PM | TUESDAYS | MARCH 15,
Lego & Games
Read to Bailey, a lovable black
Labrador therapy dog, who
will listen to your every word.
Children who are comfortable reading may schedule one
15-minute session per month.
Call the Northfield Branch
Library, 847-446-5990, to register. Registration required.
READING
Graphic
Novel Readers Unite
4-5PM | MONDAYS | MARCH 7 & MAY 9
AGES 8-13 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Hang out with your fellow book
enthusiasts as we discuss different graphic novels and comic
books. Registration required.
MARCH 7
Super Amoeba by Jennifer
Holm and Matthew Holm
MAY 9
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg
Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka
Book Buddies
4PM | MONDAYS | MARCH 14 & 28;
APRIL 11 & 25 & MAY 9 & 23 | GRADES
1-4 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Read with a New Trier high
school student! The students
work in collaboration with
Bernie’s Book Club, an
organization that collects and
distributes children’s books
for at-risk children in the
Chicago area. Bring your own
book or pick up a book at the
library. Snacks will be provided.
FIRST GRADE
READING PARTIES
Winnetka Schools
7PM | THURSDAYS | FIRST-GRADERS &
THEIR FAMILIES | WINNETKA LIBRARY
3-5PM | THURSDAYS | GRADES 2 & UP
Drop by after school to build
with Lego or play board games
with friends.
Lego Mania Clubs
THURSDAYS | MARCH 17 & MAY 19
WINNETKA LIBRARY
5:30PM | GRADES JK-2
6:30PM | GRADES 3 & UP
6:00PM | MONDAYS
MARCH 21 & MAY 16 | AGES 4 & UP
Clubs for brick builders.
First-graders in the WinnetkaNorthfield Library District are
invited to attend a party to celebrate the joy of reading and all
that they’ve learned this year.
Registration is required for all
children, parents and caregivers
attending.
APRIL 14
Crow Island and Joseph Sears
Schools
APRIL 21
Sts. Faith, Hope and Charity
and Sacred Heart Schools
MAY 5
Greeley, Hubbard Woods and
North Shore Country Day
Schools and homeschoolers
JR. HIGH BOOK CLUB
Chapters at the Café: 7th
and 8th Grade Book Club
4PM | TUESDAYS | MARCH 15, APRIL
19 & MAY 17 | TEENS | PEET’S COFFEE
& TEA, 817 ELM ST., WINNETKA
CHESS
Learn & Play Chess
1-3PM | SUNDAYS | MARCH 20,
Expert chess player Ivan F. provides a lesson and supervises
play. Registration required.
Join us for a great book discussion while grabbing a delicious
drink. Registration required.
MARCH 15
The Night Gardener
by Jonathan Auxier
APRIL 19
Atlantia by Ally Condie
MAY 17
The Game of Love and Death
by Martha Brockenbrough
Northfield Schools
7PM | MONDAYS | FIRST-GRADERS
& THEIR FAMILIES | NORTHFIELD
BRANCH LIBRARY
APRIL 18
Avoca and Christian Heritage
Schools
APRIL 25
First grade reading
Middlefork School and
homeschoolers
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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS
TEENS
FAMILY SCIENCE
Best Teen Club Ever
Family Science
4PM | WEDNESDAYS | MARCH 30,
APRIL 27 & MAY 25 | TEENS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
6:30PM | WEDNESDAYS | FAMILIES
Come hang out and talk about
your favorite books, movies, TV
shows and music. Share your
favorites picks and discover new
ones. Snacks will be provided.
NEW!
VOYAGERS CLUB
6PM | WEDNESDAYS | MARCH 30,
APRIL 27 & MAY 25 | AGES 5-10
WINNETKA LIBRARY
This new monthly club celebrates the exploration of the
world around us with crafts
and hands-on activities.
Each month, we will explore
a different part of the world.
Registration required for each
date.
MARCH 30
Trip to Outer Space
Blast off to the farthest reaches
of the galaxy.
APRIL 27
Dive Under the Sea
Explore the deep blue sea and
its creatures.
MAY 25
Learn to Fly
Check out birds, bats, bugs and
other flying objects.
Register all children and adults
attending.
MARCH 23
Littlebits
MAKER CLUB
Maker Club
4PM | MONDAYS | MARCH 21, APRIL
18 & MAY 16 | GRADES 2 & UP
Experiment with electricity
using Littlebits, easy-to-use
electronic building blocks for
creating inventions big and
small. Registration required.
Candy Cubes,
Domes and Pyramids
Take apart electronics to see
how they’re put together.
MAY 25
APRIL 18
Squishy Circuits
Explore electronics and create circuits using Play-Doh.
MAY 16
Littlebits
Experiment with electricity
using Littlebits, a platform of
easy-to-use electronic building
blocks for creating inventions
big and small. Registration
required.
4PM I MONDAY, APRIL 11 I ALL AGES
Learn the three basic R’s of
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We
will talk about the concept of
alternative energy and learn
about invasive species. Children
will touch a real sea lamprey
while learning about this invasive species. Informative and
entertaining hands-on presentation. Registration required.
APRIL 27
MARCH 21
Take Apart Lab
THE ENVIRONMENT
World Works
Make 3D shapes using
toothpicks and gum drops.
Race Track
Make a race track for a marble
using pipe insulation and masking tape. Registration required.
WRITING
MORE SCIENCE
AGES 4-8 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
GROSSOLOGY
Celebrate National Letter
Writing Month and learn
letter-writing skills! We’ll
read The Jolly Postman, then
help children write a letter
to a favorite character–Elsa,
Luke Skywalker, Ariel or
Batman–we’ve got everyone’s
address. We’ll “mail” the letters,
and each child will receive a
personal return letter in the
mail. Registration required.
Icky, Ooey, Gooey Science
“Grossology” is the study of all
of the stinkiest, messiest happenings in our bodies. Learn
the science behind the grotesque using household items
and take home a cup of slime.
Letter Writing with
the Jolly Postman
JUST FOR PARENTS
HELPING GIRLS NAVIGATE ADOLESCENCE
Set the Course for Successful Friendships
and Self-Acceptance
7PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 15 | ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
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Being an adolescent girl has never been easy, but today’s girls are challenged with much more. With a focus on the social, emotional, and
biological challenges of adolescence, learn ways to help your daughter
understand and appreciate her changing body, form healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and develop a strong sense of self.
Presenter Mary Ellen Young cofounded the non-profit Helping Girls
Navigate Adolescence (www.hgna.org) and is coauthor of ELEMENTS
for Girls: A Fun & Engaging Self-Discovery Project. Registration
required.
New
paren
t
club
Storytimes
& crafts
DROP-IN STORYTIMES
Toddler Time
10:30AM | MONDAYS
MARCH 7–MAY 30 | AGES 18-36
MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
10:30AM | TUESDAYS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Interactive stories, songs and
rhymes.
*Please note: There will be no
Toddler Time on Memorial Day
(Monday, May 30).
Bright Beginnings
10:30AM | WEDNESDAYS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
10:30AM | FRIDAYS
Simple stories, rhymes, music
and movement.
All ages Storytime
10:30AM | THURSDAYS | MARCH 3–
MAY 26 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/
CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
4PM | WEDNESDAYS | MARCH 2—
MAY 25 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/
CAREGIVER | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Singing, dancing and stories.
Saturday Storytime
10:30AM | SATURDAYS | MARCH 19,
APRIL 23 & MAY 21 | ALL AGES WITH
PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA
LIBRARY
CRAFTS
Make and Create
ALL DAY | SATURDAYS | ALL AGES
A variety of craft supplies will
be available (while supplies last)
to create your own art project.
Stop in and get crafty. We have
a special St. Patrick’s Day Craft
March 12.
MARCH 19
REGISTERED
STORYTIME
APRIL 23
PJ Storytime
MAY 21
6:30PM | THURSDAYS | MARCH 10 &
MAY 12 | AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/
CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Spring
Gardens
Space
Spring Sensory Playtime
ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Come in your Pjs and bring
your teddy bear. Children are
invited to join us with their
favorite adults. Registration
required.
Celebrate the senses while you
play. Drop in for a variety of
spring-themed, stimulating,
hands-on activities for you and
your child to explore.
NEW PARENT CLUB
BYOB
Bring Your Own Baby!
11:00-11:45AM | WEDNESDAYS
MARCH 9, APRIL 13 & MAY 11 | AGES
0-17 MONTHS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
11:00-11:45AM | FRIDAYS | MARCH
25, APRIL 29 & MAY 27 | AGES 0-17
MONTHS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH
LIBRARY
Come hang out with new parents and talk about new books
and great storytime songs, or
share helpful tips with each
other. Bring your baby and
make friends of all ages.
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ADULT
& TEEN
3D PRINTING
St. Patrick’s Day
6:30PM | MONDAY, MARCH 7 | ADULTS
NEW! REGISTRATION
INFORMATION FOR
STUDIO CLASSES
Registration now begins
one month prior to
class start date
REGISTRATION DATES
& PRIORITY
Studio programming now features staggered registration,
opening one month in advance
of the program date.
Due to limited class size and
high demand, WinnetkaNorthfield Public Library
District cardholders have priority registration for Studio
programs until seven days
before the class start date.
Registration then opens to all
other area library cardholders.
You must have a library card to
register.
SUPPLIES
All supplies are provided for
classes unless noted in class
description.
A WAIVER IS REQUIRED
Studio class participants and
equipment users must sign the
usage liability waiver. Anyone
under age 18 must have the
minor child liability waiver
signed by a parent or guardian.
Both documents are available
on our website or at the service
desks.
Signed waivers can be brought
to the Library, emailed to
thestudio@winnetkalibrary.
org, or faxed to (847) 446-5085.
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Learn how to find and print
St. Patrick’s Day items.
INTERMEDIATE
Make Dice in Tinkercad
Learn how to use Tinkercad to
design and print personalized
dice. Registration required.
Make a Phone Case
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to find a design
and print an iPhone case.
Graduation Gifts
6:30PM | MONDAY, MAY 16 | ADULTS
YOU RULE!
Personalize a Ruler
4PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 5 | ADULTS &
Use the Library’s laser cutter and Corel Draw software
to personalize a wooden ruler.
Make a Jigsaw Puzzle
10AM | THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Learn how to use the laser
cutter and create a customized, functional ink stamp.
10AM | FRIDAY, MAY 13 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
KNITTING
Color Mapping
with Corel Draw
6:30PM | THURSDAY, MAY 19 | ADULTS
Learn how to use layers in
Corel Draw and set up color
mapping settings with the
laser, and make a keychain out
of wood. Registration required.
Engrave a Glass
6:30PM | MONDAY, MAY 23 | ADULTS
Engrave a glass using Corel
Draw software. Registration
required.
4PM | MONDAY, MARCH 14 | ADULTS
& TEENS | WINNETKA
Ink Stamps
Embroider a Baby Bib
INTERMEDIATE
Learn to cut your own custom
jigsaw puzzle using our laser
cutter. Registration required.
LASER CUTTING
Learn to cut, etch, and engrave
designs in a leather or faux
leather cuff or key chain.
Learn the basics of our embroidery machine and monogram a
towel. Registration required.
Learn how to use the library’s
embroidery machine and
monogram a baby bib.
SILHOUETTE CAMEO
WINNETKA LIBRARY
6:30PM | MONDAY, APRIL 18 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to find a design
and print graduation gifts.
Custom Engraved
Leather/Faux Leather
Monogram a Hand Towel
Decorate your iPad
with Vinyl Decals
Decorate your iPad with vinyl
decals using the Silhouette
Cameo. Registration required.
Mother’s Day Cards
10AM | MONDAY, MAY 2 | ADULTS &
Learn basic card making
using the Silhouette Cameo.
EMBROIDERY/SEWING
Monogrammed Aprons
6:30PM | MONDAY, MARCH 21
Personalize an apron and learn
the skills to create custom,
sophisticated projects of your
own. Registration required.
Knitting Circle & Class
11AM | TUESDAY, MARCH 1 & 15;
APRIL 5 & 19 AND MAY 3 & 17
Instructor Suzy Phelps will
teach you how to knit a scarf.
Register only if you are a
beginner. Please join us to work
on your projects if you are
experienced, but don’t worry
about registering.
DIY DISCOVERY & MORE
Jewelry Workshop
6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Create a unique piece of jewelry using a variety of beads.
We’ll show you how to use
the materials, and then you
can let your creativity flow!
Ink-Stained Coasters
2PM | FRIDAY, MARCH 11 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Create beautiful alcohol-ink
stained coasters. Perfect to give
as a gift. Registration required.
Collage Art Basics
7PM | MONDAY, APRIL 4 | ADULTS &
Create a personal mission
statement using collage with
artist and art therapist Terri
Gregory. Registration required.
Washi Tape Candles
6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Create six custom candles
using different types of washi
tape. Registration required.
A SPACE FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION, DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE ARTS, IN MEMORY OF CONSTANCE E. STAFFILENO.
SILHOUETTE CAMEO
Sketch Pens
4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 8 | AGES 8-13
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Design a card or poster with
Silhouette software, then bring
it to life with colored sketch
pens. Registration required.
Light-Up Mother’s Day
Card Series
4PM | TUESDAYS APRIL 13 & APRIL 20
YOUTH
Make a Mother’s Day card that
shines! In the first class, you’ll
use the Silhouette Cameo to
create a custom-cut card. In
the second class, you will use
conductive tape and LED lights
to make it glow. Registration
required for each class.
PROGRAMMING
& DESIGN
Superhero Decals
Scratch: Create Your
Own Animation
Learn techniques for layering vinyl to create multi-colored superhero logo stickers.
Have you ever wanted to animate your own cartoon? Learn
to use computer programming to make your characters
dance, spin, jump and more!
Hour of Code
GRADES 3 & UP | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn code basics with tutorials from experts like Bill Gates
and Mark Zuckerberg. We will
work together on an online
coding tutorial. Registration
required.
Design and Print
Your Own “Keep Calm
and…” Poster
4PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 11
Learn the basics of Web editing with a simple “Keep Calm
and…” project. Print your
completed design to take home.
4PM | TUESDAY, MAY 17 | AGES 8-13
WINNETKA LIBRARY
3D PRINTING
Harry Potter Glasses
4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 8 | AGES 8-13
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Print some wearable glasses
just like Harry’s! Wear them
for magical occasions or fun.
Star Wars Characters
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Get ready for May the Fourth!
Print your favorite Star
Wars character. Registration
required.
Disney Characters
4PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
Learn to print your own mini
Mickey, Olaf, Joy, Lumière or
another favorite Disney character. Registration required.
Make a Deathly Hallows
Keychain in TinkerCAD
You’ve finished the Harry
Potter books, so what’s next?
Show off your love for the
series! Create and print your
own Deathly Hallows keychain
using TinkerCAD software.
LASER CUTTING
Engrave an Ink Stamp
Customize and engrave an ink
stamp. Registration required.
Etch Your Baseball Glove
EMBROIDERY/SEWING
Hogwarts Crests
4PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Show off your house allegiance with an embroidered
Hogwarts logo. Bring a piece
of clothing and learn how to
embroider a Hogwarts crest.
Ten points to Gryffindor!
Sew Your Own
Cat and Dog Toys
4PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Show your pets some love
by making a toy for them.
We’ll show you how to make
simple sewable cat toys
and/or no-sew dog toys.
Make a Boat in
TinkerCAD
Batter up! Bring your glove
and engrave it with your name,
number or something lucky!
4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Etch a Water Bottle
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Make a tiny, fuzzy feltie
friend to sew on a shirt
or backpack, or glue to
a hairpin, and more.
Learn the basics of TinkerCAD
3D design software and create your own model boat.
Customized Mother’s
Day Picture Frame
Learn how to etch on a colorcoated stainless steel water
bottle. Registration required.
4PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 19 | AGES 8-13
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Create a 3D printed picture
frame for your family photos,
with custom text on the side.
Embroidered Feltie
Upcycled
Juice Pouch Tote
4PM | THURSDAY, MAY 5
Learn to use our sewing
machines by sewing empty
juice pouches together to
make a one-of-a-kind waterproof bag. Registration
required.
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TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
LEARN IT AT THE LIBRARY! TECH CLASSES WITH SASI*
ANDROID DEVICES
Android
Phone/Tablet Basics
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
iPHONE & iPAD TIPS
iPhone/iPad Basics
1PM I FRIDAY, APRIL 8 I ADULTS
Learn the basics of using your
iPhone or iPad, such as making
calls, using email, the camera,
apps & UPdating your device.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR TECH
Find Great Travel Deals
ONLINE SEARCHES
MADE BETTER
Finding Health and
Medical Information
Find good travel deals online.
We’ll review the best travel
sites to help you bag some
bargains on airfare, lodging, car
rental and other travel needs.
Traveling with Your
Laptop/Tablet/Device
Plan in advance to reduce costs
and problems when traveling
with your device. Learn computer travel tips to ease any
technology troubles that could
arise. Registration required.
Searching for health information online can result in
thousands of results. Learn to
filter results to a manageable
number, and review general
health information tools such
as MedlinePlus, Healthfinder,
and the Medical Library
Association’s Top Health
Websites. Learn to determine
if the information you find is
credible, timely and useful.
THE LIBRARY IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH *SASI (SERVICES
FOR SENIORS STAYING IN THEIR HOMES) TO PRESENT THESE
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES.
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Browsing the Browsers
and Search Engines
Internet Explorer, Safari,
Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera
and Edge are all browsers that
allow you to surf the Web, but
are quite different in terms of
simplicity, speed and security.
Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo
search engines differ in the
same ways and also in accuracy
and how much information
they keep about you. It’s all
worth knowing to improve your
Web experience. Registration
required.
This class will cover the basics:
we’ll start with how to turn
your Android smartphone or
tablet on and off. We will cover
how to make calls, connect
to the Internet, access email,
use the camera, use an app &
UPdate your phone software.
This a basic overview class. For
more in-depth training, register separately for each class
that interests you. Registration
required.
Android Settings
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
This class focuses only on what
is in the “settings” icon on your
Android smartphone or tablet.
What do each of these settings
mean? How do you set your
device to use it most effectively?
We’ll cover the settings you
are most likely to use, such as
Wi-Fi, sounds (including making sure your phone doesn’t
ring in a theater), locking, notifications, backups and others.
Using Calendar Apps
on Your Android
SHOPPING DISCOUNTS
Save Money with
Online Coupons
Online coupons can save you
considerable amounts of money.
Learn the basics of finding great
deals. Registration required.
Learn to use the Calendar app
on your Android device and
how to sync it with your computer, tablet and phone. This
course will focus on Google
Calendar, but will also review
other Android calendar apps.
Learn to make calendar entries
that will help you organize all
your activities. Registration
required.
Android Apps
Android GPS
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
Apps are simple programs that
do at least one thing well and
easily. There are close to 1.5
million apps for your Android
smartphone or tablet. Learn
which are useful to you and
how to find and download
them on to your computer to
make your life more productive.
Learn how to find games,
utilities, information and just
about anything else! If you can
think of it, there is probably an
app that does it. Registration
required.
Your Android smartphone or
tablet has powerful mapping
and GPS capabilities. Learn
how to use them and never
be lost again. Get turn-byturn instructions to find your
way anywhere. Registration
required.
Android Camera
The camera on your Android
smartphone or tablet is a great
tool that you probably have with
you most of the time. Learn
basic operation of the camera
and how to improve the photos
you take. Learn to transfer the
pictures from your device to
your computer and share them
by email. Explore some of the
better apps for editing your
pictures. Registration required.
DROP-IN TECH HELP
Tuesday App-ternoons
2-4PM | TUESDAYS | ADULTS
Download eBooks to your iPad
or Kindle. Learn a foreign language on your tablet. Listen to
audiobooks or renew library
books on your phone. Bring in
your device and we’ll help you
use the library’s free resources.
Technology
Drop-in Clinic
3:15PM | WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 6, 13,
20, 27; MAY 4, 11, 18, 25 & JUNE 1
Bring your computer, smartphone, or tablet and get oneon-one help with a technology
instructor.
MICROSOFT OFFICE CLASSES
EXCEL
WORD
Basic Excel 2013
Basic Word 2013
2PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 29 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn what Excel is, what kinds
of things it’s good for, and how
to use it both at home and for
work. Registration required.
Intermediate Excel 2013
1:30PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 12 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn advanced Excel topics like cross-sheet calculations, conditional formatting,
graphs, and other functions.
Prerequisite: basic Excel experience. Registration required.
Learn Word basics through the
process of typing a sample letter. Registration required.
Intermediate Word 2013
2PM | SATURDAY, MAY 21 | ADULTS
WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn about styles, sections,
headers and footers, placing
images and more, as might be
used in making a newsletter.
Prerequisite: basic Word experience. Registration required.
COMMUNITY MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE
RESERVE A MEETING ROOM AT THE LIBRARY!
The Library district has several rooms available at the Winnetka and Northfield Branch Libraries for
meetings conducted by not-for-profit groups on subjects of educational, community, civic or cultural
interest. To make a reservation, you must be a library district resident, or a representative of a group
whose members are primarily from Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth and nearby communities.
Meeting rooms are available free of charge on an equitable first-come, first-served basis. To reserve
a room and review the Library’s meeting room policy, please visit http://www.winnetkalibrary.org/
about-us/library-policy/ or call (847) 446-7220.
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Winnetka-Northfield
NON-PROFIT ORG.
ECRWSS
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 85
WINNETKA, IL
Public Library District
www.winnetkalibrary.org
Winnetka Library
768 Oak Street
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
(847) 446-7220
POSTAL PATRON
Northfield Branch Library
1785 Orchard Lane
Northfield, Illinois 60093
(847) 446-5990
Library Management
Rebecca Wolf
Library Director
Library Trustees
Laurie Petersen, President | Raheela Gill Anwar, Vice President | Bill Frazier, Secretary
Joe McGowan, Treasurer | Brian Johnson | Keta McCarthy | Lois Neustadt
Bobbie Callese
Administrative Services and Human
Resources Coordinator
Kristin Carlson
Northfield Branch Manager
Sheila Cody
Head of Youth Services
Mary Hastings
Head of Communications & Marketing
Donna Morales
Head of Circulation
SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 1
Shauna Porteus
Head of Adult Services
Summer Reading is just around the corner! Mark your calendar for June 1, the first day to
sign up for a Summer Reading program at the Library.
Mark Swenson
Head of Information Technology
Naomi Wolfson
Head of Access Services
Friends of the Library
P.O. Box 8146
Northfield, IL 60093
Library Closings
March 27................. Easter Sunday
May 29 & 30............. Memorial Day
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday......... 9am - 9pm
Friday-Saturday............ 9am - 5pm
Sunday......................... 1pm - 5pm
The Source is published in March, June, September
& December. Editor & designer: Mary Hastings.
The Library reserves the right to take photographs
and video program participants. Photos and videos
are for Library use and may be used in Library
publicity materials. Patrons who do not wish to
be part of photographs or videos should notify
Library staff. Any individual who plans to attend
any program at the Library and requires a special
accommodation may phone the Winnetka Library
at (847) 446-7220 or the Northfield Branch Library
at (847) 446-5990.
YOUTH SERVICES CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The Library Board has approved renovation of the Youth Services areas which will begin
in mid-March. Construction will begin at the Northfield Branch Library, affecting some
seating areas for 7-10 days. Improvements include new lighting and new youth room study
booths, new picture book shelving, painting, and the removal of a raised-step area for
improved safety and increased usable square footage.
After the Northfield project is complete, construction will begin at the Winnetka Library.
The goal is to always have a youth room available to district residents during the renovation process. The Winnetka Youth Services area will be closed during construction.
Popular youth materials will be available for browsing on shelving near the checkout desk.
Materials can be requested from the Northfield Branch and other area libraries and be
delivered to Winnetka for pickup. Storytimes, youth classes and events will continue as
usual in the Winnetka Community Room in the lower level of the Library.
Improvements for the Winnetka youth space include new carpeting, paint, seating, shelving and a play area that can be used for Lego or STEM activities. A miniature desk area
with shelving will be a featured imaginative play space, set up with different fun educational and reading themes throughout the year. Planned themes include a play veterinary
office, science lab and bakery. The area will feature shelving to display related books to
encourage reading and subject exploration.
Product Architecture + Design is the architect for the projects. Funding will come from
the library’s capital expenditures fund. The budget for the project is $300,000. The youth
services areas were last remodeled in 1990 (Winnetka) and 1999 (Northfield). For more
information and to follow the progress of the project, check the library website or subscribe to our eNewsletter by texting WINNLIB to 22828 (use all caps).
A SAFETY REMINDER FOR WINNETKA LIBRARY VISITORS
When using the outdoor book drop to return your library items, please take a moment to
park so that your car is not on the wrong side of the street as you drop items into the bin.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Due our space restrictions, we are unable to relocate
the book drop to facilitate drop off of items from the driver’s side of a vehicle.

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