SPRING March - May 2018
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
The Source
We are excited to announce our 2018 One Book Two Villages guest author Jennifer Egan.
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LIBRARY NEWS
MEET AUTHOR JENNIFER EGAN IN WINNETKA & NORTHFIELD ON SEPTEMBER 27 & 28
Tickets on sale beginning June 1 on our website Manhattan Beach, by Jennifer Egan We are thrilled to announce that our 2018 One Book Two Villages guest and featured speaker is Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan. Manhattan Beach, Egan’s World War II-era historical novel centered around the only female diver at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, has been called both moving and profound and was recently short-listed for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. Jennifer Egan is the author of A Visit From the Goon Squad, The Keep, Look at Me, The Invisible Circus, and the story collection Emerald City. Her stories have been published in The New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine, GQ, Zoetrope, All-Story, and Ploughshares, and her nonfiction appears frequently in The New York Times Magazine. She lives with her husband and sons in Brooklyn. Her newest novel, Manhattan Beach, was published in October 2017 and a New York Times bestseller. One Book Two Villages programming will begin this summer, building up to our main events: an evening with Jennifer Egan on Thursday September 27, and a luncheon and book discussion with the author the following Friday, September 28. Tickets on sale June 1.
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RENOVATION UPDATE
WINNETKA LIBRARY RE-OPENING MONDAY, MARCH 5 Phase II Construction Begins We are excited to have Phase I of our renovation, the asbestos abatement, completed for the re-opening of the Winnetka Library on March 5. Please note that Phase II of the renovation will then be in full swing. Construction will be ongoing through June 2018. We strive to make this process as easy as possible for our patrons, but inevitably the construction will cause some inconvenience. You are welcome to call or email ahead of your visit to be sure your items are ready when you arrive, (847) 446-7220 or eref@winnetkalibrary.org. Thanks for your patience while we make improvements. We are sure you will love the finished product, and look forward to celebrating with you at the Grand Re-Opening in Summer 2018.
DIGITAL LIBRARY EXPANSION •K anopy, a movie streaming platform with access to thousands of classics, indie films, documentaries, and more is now available to Winnetka-Northfield cardholders. Stream up to 5 films per month with your Library card. Kanopy is compatible with iOS, Android, AppleTV, Roku and Chromecast. •H oopla! recently added over 250 Marvel comic books and graphic novels, making titles like Thor: God of Thunder and Black Panther easily available through the app with your Library card. • We have expanded our catalog of Cloud Library ebooks by over 6,000 titles AND have extended our checkout period from 14 to 21 days.
Have questions? Our team of reference librarians is eager to help you.
For additional information, please see our website at winnetkalibrary.org. Now on Hoopla
Now on Kanopy
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ADULTS
Book Clubs
FOOD FOR THOUGHT COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB 7PM | MONDAYS | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Led by Stephanie Girardi. Registration required. 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. The books are available for checkout at the circulation desks. GERMAN COOKING MARCH 12 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
New German Cooking: Recipes for Classics Revisited by Jeremy Nolen Modern German Cookbook by Frank Rosin Biergarten Cookbook: Traditional Bavarian Recipes by Julia Skowronek NO FORKS REQUIRED APRIL 9 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Martha Stewart's Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres, Plus 30 Cocktails by Martha Stewart
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Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery by Martha Swift and Lisa Thomas
FOUL PLAY
BOOK DISCUSSION
READINGS FOR A COZY AFTERNOON
Robicelli's: A Love Story, with Cupcakes: With 50 Decidedly Grown-Up Recipes by Allison and Matt Robicell
11:30AM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
1PM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS | NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER
Led by Kristin Carlson. Registration required.
Led by Donette Jensen. Registration required.
COUNTRY MUSIC CUISINE
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
MARCH 21
MARCH 14
APRIL 18
APRIL 11
MAY 14 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Oh Gussie! Cooking and Visiting in Kimberly's Southern Kitchen by Kimberly Schlapman Trisha's Table: My Feel-Good Favorites for a Balanced Life by Trisha Yearwood
TRUE STORY NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION 7PM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS & TEENS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Led by Erin Collins. Registration required. MARCH 14
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande APRIL 11
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann MAY 9
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John Le Carre
MAY 16
Arrowood by Mick Finlay
READING IS THE SPICE OF LIFE 1PM | MONDAYS | ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Led by Kristin Carlson. Registration required. MARCH 12
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz
MAY 9
Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford
CLUE A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB 7:30PM | TUESDAYS | ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Led by Melissa Morgan. Registration required.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Coffin Road by Peter May
APRIL 9
APRIL 10
MAY 14
MAY 8
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
MARCH 13
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
The Long Good-bye by Raymond Chandler
ADULTS HISTORY
The Changing Chicago Accent 2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 14 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Join journalist and author of How to Speak Midwestern Ted McClelland as he takes us through the history and humor of the well-known Chicago accent. Registration required. **This event is rescheduled from winter. **
Pinched Paintings: Famous Art Heists in History 7PM | TUESDAY, MAY 15 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn about notorious international art heists, including the Louvre's Mona Lisa, as well as the largest museum theft in American history. Art historian Dr. Michelle Mishur will discuss history's most infamous heists both solved and unsolved. Registration required.
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES
The Trials of Mary Lincoln 6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz, as she follows Mary’s life’s journey from her home state of Kentucky to Springfield, Illinois where she meets and marries Abraham Lincoln. Hear about the road to the White House where she becomes the nation’s first lady during the trials of the Civil War. Registration required.
Just Twenty Feet from Safety: The Story of the SS Eastland 3PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 21 | ADULTS & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Actor Terry Lynch portrays Ollie Sanders, a Western Electric employee and eyewitness to the SS Eastland disaster. Relive the events, aftermath and ongoing legends that surround the sinking of the “Speed Queen of the Great Lakes” on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915. Registration required.
Georgia O’Keeffe: The Inspiration of Nature 3PM | SATURDAY, MAY 12 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
In this living-history performance, historian Leslie Goddard portrays Georgia O’Keeffe, the legendary artist and modernist. As O’Keeffe reflects on her life, she discusses her intense closeness to flowers, nature and the landscape around her homes in New Mexico. What emerges is a complex person whose mythmaking encompassed both her art and her life. Registration required.
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ADULTS FINANCIAL
DESIGNING FOR YOUR ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT
Foundations of Investing 7PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn the fundamental concepts of investing and potential strategies to help build and protect wealth. Presented by Chad Fitzloff, CFP, financial adviser at Edward Jones. Registration required.
2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 7 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Seasoned Interior Designer Maura Braun will share her steps used in creating a design plan for a remodel project. Registration required.
FOOD & DRINK
Why Everyone Needs Estate Planning, Including You
Edible Spring Scene 6:30PM | MONDAY, MARCH 5 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Celebrate spring by reshaping a Rice Krispie treat into a flower, butterfly, bird, ladybug or anything else. Then decorate it with colored icing and candy. Registration required.
Wonderful Spring Recipes 6:30PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 17 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Join chef Carol MacKey to learn about wonderful spring recipes. Participants will enjoy samples and a lively discussion. Registration required.
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2PM | SUNDAY, MAY 20 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
NAVIGATING THE MIDLIFE TRANSITION WITH HELENE STELIAN 2PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 18 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
In midlife, many of us will face an overload of demands coming from our work, children and aging parents, not to mention our own struggles with relationships, health and identity. As a result, we will feel a need to examine who we are, where we’ve been and what we want out of our second half. In this 90-minute presentation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities of midlife and we learn the critical steps we need to take in order not only to survive, but to thrive, in middle age and beyond. Registration required.
Eric Matlin, attorney and author of NOT DEAD YET so plan your estate, will discuss his book and make the case that everyone needs estate planning, the amount just being a matter of scale. Registration required.
GET CREATIVE
FILM DISCUSSIONS
Paint a Still Life with Artist Fran Vail
2PM | SUNDAYS | ADULTS
Toby Nicholson leads this series of lively film discussions. Pick up a copy of the DVD at the Library to view in advance.
1:30PM | TUESDAYS | APRIL 3, 10, 17 & 24 ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Fran Vail will teach you to draw a still life and then complete it using watercolor paints. Registration required. $20 registration fee is due by the first day of class.
Their Finest MARCH 25 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Carried by its excellent performances, Their Finest combines comedy and wartime drama in a story about British Allied propaganda films. Registration required.
DIY Spring Wreath 6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 & 18 ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Join us as we make a festive spring wreath. Patrons can only register for one session. Registration required.
Healing Art of Haiku 2PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 29 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
This workshop will introduce you to the healing, insightful nature of these poems that originated in Japan in the 1600s. Written in one to four lines, haiku are relevant, intriguing and can be written on any theme. Whatever your personal, educational or professional background, you can be creative and learn to write and publish haiku. Join writer Charlotte Digregorio for this special event. Registration required.
Modern Silhouettes: A Painting Workshop 6:30PM | THURSDAY, MAY 10 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Beginners are welcome for this modern twist on a classic silhouette portrait. Choose a profile to draw freehand (or trace one of the provided printouts). Then let your imagination take over and fill in a painted design using watercolor pencils with artist Christine Thornton’s guidance. Registration required.
Spring Card Making 6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Create a variety of lovely embossed holiday cards. Registration required.
The Dinner MAY 6 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for helping to sponsor our programs.
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Herman Koch, this drama explores themes of power, justice and loyalty. Registration required.
Jewelry Workshop 6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 | ADULTS NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Create a unique piece of jewelry using a variety of beads and other jewelry supplies. Registration required.
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YOUTH
spring
Storytimes & crafts DROP-IN STORYTIMES All Ages Storytime
10:30AM | MONDAYS, MARCH 5- MAY 21 ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Make and Create Crafts ALL DAY | FRIDAYS | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
10:30AM | THURSDAYS, MARCH 1 – MAY 31 | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY
11AM | MONDAYS | ALL AGES WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Singing, dancing, stories and bubbles. *There will be no All Ages Storytime Monday, May 28
A variety of craft supplies will be available to create your own art project. Stop in and get crafty.
NEW PARENTS CLUB BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby)
REGISTERED STORYTIMES
11AM | WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 14, APRIL 11 & MAY 9| AGES 0-18 MONTHS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
10:30AM | FRIDAYS, MARCH 2 – MAY 25 AGES 0-18 MONTHS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
11AM | FRIDAYS, MARCH 30, APRIL 27 & MAY 25 | AGES 0-18 MONTHS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
An informal gathering for new parents and caregivers to connect and exchange parenting tips. Bring your baby for playtime and chat about new books, storytime songs and other community events your baby might enjoy. In partnership with Counseling Center of the North Shore.
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DROP-IN CRAFTS
Bright Beginnings
10:30AM | WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 7 – MAY 30 | AGES 0-18 MONTHS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Simple stories, rhymes, music and movement. Registration required.
Cuddletime
Toddler Time
9:45AM | FRIDAYS, MARCH 16, APRIL 20 & MAY 18 | AGES BIRTH-9 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
10:30AM | TUESDAYS, MARCH 6 – MAY 29 | AGES 18-36 MONTHS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY LIBRARY
9:45AM | WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 21, APRIL 18 & MAY 16 | AGES BIRTH-9 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Interactive stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 18-36 months with parent/caregiver. Registration required.
A snuggly storytime especially for infants and their caregivers. Cuddle your little one on your lap while enjoying super simple stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplay. Registration required.
PJ Storytime 6:30PM | THURSDAYS | AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
Come in your PJs and bring your teddy bear and favorite grown-up. We will read our favorite bedtime stories and have some fun. Registration required. MARCH 8 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Celebrate ScreenBreak with Bingo and favorite stories. APRIL 5 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Join us for a Spring-themed storytime.
Please let us know if your child has any food allergies if they will be attending a program where food is served.
BUILD WITH LEGO Lego Mania Club
6PM | MONDAYS, MARCH 19, APRIL 16 & MAY 21 | AGES 4 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
A club for brick builders. We create cool stuff. Registration required.
Lego & Games 3PM | THURSDAYS | GRADES 2 & UP NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Drop by after school to build with Legos or play board games with friends.
Lego Mania Juniors 5:30PM | THURSDAYS, MARCH 15 & MAY 10 GRADES JK & UP| WINNETKA LIBRARY
A club for junior brick builders. We create cool stuff. Registration required.
STEAM LEARNING Poetry Month
DAILY IN APRIL | ALL AGES | WINNETKA LIBRARY
April is National Poetry Month. Visit Youth Services to try your hand at blackout poetry, found poetry, spine poetry and more.
Butterfly Hatching DAILY IN MAY | ALL AGES | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Stop by Youth Services during the month of May to visit our caterpillars as they transform into Painted Lady butterflies. Found all over the United States, the Painted Lady is one of the most widespread butterfly species in the world. If the weather is warm enough, we will release our newly hatched butterflies into the wild.
Maker Club 4PM | MONDAYS | GRADE 2 & UP
Registration required. MARCH 19 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Galaxy Jars - Create a beautiful galaxy in a jar with paint and glitter. APRIL 23 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
String Art - Try your hand at a string art creation. There will be higher and lower difficulty options, so that everyone may participate.
Build Guild 4:30PM | WEDNESDAYS | AGES 8-12 WINNETKA LIBRARY
Registration required. MARCH 14
Newspaper Chairs We will construct chairs using nothing but newspaper and masking tape. Will you be able to sit on a chair without it collapsing? APRIL 18
Paper Airplanes Have you ever thrown a paper airplane? Learn our tips to help make your airplane faster and more aerodynamic.
MAY 23
Soda Straw Rockets Learn how to build a “rocket” out of paper and a pencil, then test your new contraption for strength and speed. Registration required.
Family Science 6:30PM | WEDNESDAYS | FAMILIES NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Registration required. MARCH 28
Make a Catapult – test your engineering skills to see how far you can make a miniature marshmallow fly.
Hoo Haven 2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 21 | FAMILIES NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Join us as we learn about hawks and owls with our friends from Hoo Haven. Registration required.
Pint-Sized Polkas 2PM | SATURDAY, MAY 26 | FAMILIES NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
The happiest music on earth plus magic and comedy promises tons of fun for the whole family. Registration required.
APRIL 25
Roller Coaster Run – work together as a team to make a roller coaster run for a marble. MAY 23
Make Invisible Ink – learn to write and decode secret messages.
Care with K-9s
LIVE AT THE LIBRARY
4PM | MONDAY, MAY 7 | AGES 4 & UP WINNETKA LIBRARY
Morris, the Magic Man
2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 31 | FAMILIES NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Morris, the Magic Man will perform magic that the whole family can enjoy, including effects for the youngest members as well as baffling tricks to entertain mom, dad and all the siblings. Registration required.
Friends from K-9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore will demonstrate with a live therapy dog how to approach dogs safely. Registration required.
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YOUTH JUST FOR FUN
Learn & Play Chess 6:30PM | THURSDAYS | MARCH 1, APRIL 5, MAY 3 | AGES 7 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
First Grade Reading Party 7PM | FIRST-GRADERS AND FAMILIES
First-graders in the WinnetkaNorthfield Public Library District are invited to a party to celebrate what you have learned this year. APRIL 17 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
All Northfield schools APRIL 19 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Crow Island School and Joseph Sears School APRIL 26 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Greeley School, Hubbard Woods School, North Shore Country Day School & homeschoolers. MAY 3 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Saints Faith, Hope & Charity School and Sacred Heart School. Please register/RSVP according to your school’s scheduled evening using your first-grader’s name on our website at winnetkalibrary.org or by calling Youth Services at 847-446-7220. Registration required for all people attending the program.
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Build critical thinking, logic and memory skills with chess. Expert chess player Ivan Figueredo provides a lesson and supervises play. Registration required.
Edible Birdhouses 4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 20 | AGES 8 & UP NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Celebrate spring by making a birdhouse and nest using cookies, peeps, frosting, candy and your creativity. Please note the birdhouse and nest are not intended as bird food. Registration required.
Spring Scavenger Hunt
My First Yoga
ALL DAY | MARCH - MAY | ALL AGES WINNETKA LIBRARY
11AM | TUESDAYS, APRIL 3 AND MAY 1 | AGES 3-5 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Stop by the Youth Desk to pick up a list; then search for characters from your favorite books around the Youth Services area. Find them all and win a special sticker.
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 necessary. Parents or caregivers are invited to observe or participate. Registration required.
Minecraft Night 4PM | TUESDAYS, MARCH 27, APRIL 24 & MAY 22 | AGES 8 & UP| NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Learn, build and explore with friends on our MinecraftEdu server. Registration required.
Beatrix Potter Party 10AM | SATURDAY, MARCH 24 | AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Come celebrate with Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten and other characters from Beatrix Potter’s classic books. We’ll sing songs, eat snacks and read some of her stories together. Registration required.
Best in Show for Stuffies 10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 12 | AGES 4 & UP WINNETKA LIBRARY
Enter your favorite stuffed animal in this special pet show just for them. Groom and accessorize your stuffie, and then prance your pet down the runway. Every animal is a winner. Registration required.
YOUTH
PARENTS
What Should I Read Next? 4PM | THURSDAYS | ADULTS
COMMUNITY AND CARING
Kids Who Care Volunteer Club 4PM | THURSDAYS, MARCH 8 & MAY 10 AGES 8 & UP | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY 4PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 12 | AGES 8 & UP WINNETKA LIBRARY
Looking to make a difference inside and outside the library walls? Each month we’ll dedicate ourselves to a different project to better our communities. This quarter we’re celebrating projects that help aid education and literacy. Registration required.
Make a Bird Feeder with the Winnetka Weeders 10AM | SATURDAY, APRIL 21 | GRADES K-3 WINNETKA LIBRARY
The Winnetka Weeders, who keep our reading garden looking beautiful, will show you how to make a bird feeder to celebrate Earth Day.
SCREENBREAK WEEK
Glow in the Dark Storytime 6:30PM | MONDAY, MARCH 5 | AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
This storytime glows in the dark. Light up the night with stories, songs and rhymes. Registration required.
Mindfulness for Kids 11AM | TUESDAY, MARCH 6 | AGES 3-5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
As we take a break from screens, let’s focus our awareness in the present. Staff from Banner Day Camp present a special session on mindfulness for preschool-aged children. Live in the moment. Registration required.
Bad Art Night 4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 6 | AGES 9-13 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
We supply the materials - you create the "bad" art. No pressure to make a masterpiece. Registration required.
Family Game Night 6PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 | ALL AGES WINNETKA LIBRARY
Bring out the whole family for a drop-in evening of games. Card and board games will be available, as well as life-size versions of favorites like Jenga.
PJ Storytime Bingo Night 6:30PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 8 | AGES 2 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Celebrate ScreenBreak with Bingo and favorite stories. Registration required.
Looking for insight into selecting the next great read for your child? We will share resources, look at the factors of age, reading-level and discuss favorites and forthcoming releases for that age range. Registration required. *Please note: This program is intended for parents and caregivers. Though children are welcome, the information presented will be directed toward adult patrons. MARCH 1 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Birth-Kindergarten Edition MARCH 15 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
1st-5th Grade Edition
Veggie Stamp a Tote Bag 3:30PM | FRIDAY, MARCH 9 | AGES 5 & UP WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Ever wanted to play with your food? We will provide fruits and veggies for you to dip in paint and turn a simple tote bag into a work of art. Children ages 5 and up are invited to attend; children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
REGISTER ONLINE AT WINNETKALIBRARY.ORG
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THE STUDIO - CLASSES FOR YOUTH
LASER CUTTING
3D PRINTING
4PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 29 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
4PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 13 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
Create a puzzle using software to shape the puzzle and its pieces, then watch the laser cutter cut it from wood. Registration required.
Create a glow-in-the-dark zodiac constellation for your bedroom. Registration required.
Engrave a Mason Jar Terrarium
4PM | MONDAY, APRIL 30 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
4PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 10 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
Experiment with Tinkercad 3D Modeling Software to create a one-of-a-kind object for printing. We’ll show you the basics, then let your creativity shine. Registration required.
Laser Cut a Puzzle
Laser engrave a Mason jar, then build a terrarium inside to house a plant of your own. Registration required.
Laser Cut a Light-Up Sign 4PM | TUESDAY, MAY 8 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
Use the laser engraver to cut out a custom, light-up sign to jazz up your room. Registration required.
3D Print a Constellation
Tinkercad Learn and Play
3D Print a Personalized Picture Frame 4PM | THURSDAY, MAY 17 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
Learn to 3D print a picture frame with a customizable message. Makes a great gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day. Registration required.
PROGRAMMING AND TINKERING
Scratch Coding: The Basics 4PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 | AGES 9-13 THE STUDIO
Learn basic coding and animation using Scratch. Make a character spin, move and talk. Registration required.
Scratch Junior: Coding for Kids 4PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 | AGES 5-7 THE STUDIO
Learn basic wordless coding and animation using Scratch Junior, a fun and simple program for a younger audience. Registration required.
Registration Information For Studio Classes Registration begins one month prior to class start date. Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District cardholders have priority registration until seven days before the class starts. Registration then opens to all other area library cardholders. You must have a library card to register. Just a friendly reminder, if your plans change after registering, please let us know 24 hours in advance so we can invite another guest to take your spot. Supplies
All supplies are provided for classes unless noted. 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 (winnetkalibrary.org/waiver) or at the service desks. Signed waivers can be emailed to studio@winnetkalibrary. org, faxed to (847) 446-5085, or brought to the Library.
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PROGRAMS FORADULTS ADULTS& &TEENS THE STUDIO - CLASSES FOR TEENS
STUDIO ORIENTATION 3PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 31 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
New to The Studio? Learn about everything we have to offer with this introduction to our equipment, policies, pricing and classes. Please note that this is a tour and Q&A, and will not involve use of the equipment. Registration required.
3D PRINTING
Create a Custom Pen Holder in Tinkercad 2PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 | ADULTS THE STUDIO
Learn how to use Tinkercad to design a personalized desktop pen holder to be printed on the Library’s 3D printer. Registration required.
Guitar Picks 6:30PM | MONDAY, MARCH 26 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
Learn how to print your own set of guitar picks using the Library’s 3D printer. Registration required.
Mini Planter 6:30PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 12 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
Learn how to print a small, functional planter using the Library’s 3D printer. Registration required.
Door Stop 2PM | MONDAY, MAY 14 | ADULTS THE STUDIO
Learn how to print a unique and functional door stop using the Library’s 3D printer. Registration required.
Seed Starters 10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 19 | ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO
Learn to 3D print your own unique seed starters. Registration required.
LASER ENGRAVING
Pendant for St. Patrick’s Day 2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 10 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
In this class, learn how to make a shamrock (or other St. Patrick's Day shape) pendant using the laser and green acrylic. Registration required.
Custom Ink Stamp 2PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 | ADULTS THE STUDIO
Learn how to use the laser cutter and create a customized, functional ink stamp. Registration required.
Custom Tag 7PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 5 | ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO
Learn how to use fonts in Corel Draw to create a tag design and then cut that design using the laser. Registration required.
Garden Markers
EMBROIDERY
EGGBOT
6:30PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 22 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
4PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 5 | ALL AGES THE STUDIO
Use the Library's new embroidery machine to create an embroidered card. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Create a custom decorated egg with a computer and our EggBot machine. Registration required.
Thank You Cards
Computer Bag Tag 2PM | MONDAY, APRIL 2 | ADULTS THE STUDIO
Use the Library's new embroidery machine to monogram a custom bag tag. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Grilling Apron 10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 5 | ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO
Learn how to add a custom monogram to a grilling apron, using the Library’s new embroidery machine. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
KNITTING
Knitting Circle & Class
10AM | SATURDAY, APRIL 21 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
11AM | TUESDAY, MARCH 6 & 20, APRIL 3 & 17, MAY 1 & 15 | ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn to create your own unique garden markers. Registration required.
Do you like to knit or crochet? Meet fellow yarn enthusiasts every first and third Tuesday of the month. Don’t know how to knit? We’ll teach you the beginning steps and provide you with a starter kit of yarn and needles for your first project. Registration required.
Custom Map Coaster 6:30PM | THURSDAY, MAY 10 | ADULTS & TEENS | THE STUDIO
Make a custom coaster using map data freely available from the internet. Registration required.
Decorate an Egg
Decorate a Golf Ball 2PM | SATURDAY, MAY 12 | ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO
Use a computer and our EggBot machines to decorate a golf ball. Registration required.
DIY DISCOVERY Jewelry Workshop
3PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Create a unique piece of jewelry using a variety of beads and other jewelry supplies. Registration required.
Create an Embossed Mother's Day Card 4PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO
Create your own Mother's Day, Birthday or Thank You card using the Library's embossing supplies. Registration required.
Watercolor Word Art 3PM | FRIDAY, APRIL 27 | ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to make unique art for your home using watercolor and resist technique. No painting skills required. Registration required.
Customized Mother's Day Cheese Board
Create Beautiful InkStained Tile Coasters
10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 12 | ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO
3PM | MONDAY, MAY 21 | ADULTS THE STUDIO
In this class, you will engrave a design onto a cheese board - makes a great personalized Mother's Day gift. Registration required.
Create ink-stained coasters with ceramic tiles. Registration required.
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TECHNOLOGY CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Microsoft Word 2013: Formatting Documents 2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 24 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to format and align text, apply bullets or numbers and adjust spacing within your documents in this class. Basic knowledge of using Microsoft Word and Windows required. Registration required.
Microsoft Excel 2013: Charts & Graphs 2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 28 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Charts and graphs can enhance the visual appeal of numbers as well as make it easier to interpret the story they're telling. Learn how easy it is to create them--and share a graphical representation of your data--in this class. Registration required.
MICROSOFT OFFICE CLASSES
Microsoft Excel 2013: Working with Tables 2PM | SATURDAY, MAY 19 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
This session for more experienced Excel users covers creating tables and pivot tables, sorting and filtering data, working with large spreadsheets and more. Registration required.
Microsoft Word 2013: Tables, Images and Graphics 6:30PM | THURSDAY, MAY 24 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Tables, borders, backgrounds and WordArt allow users to create custom designs that make their documents pop. Learn how to use these tools to spruce up your own creations in this class. Registration required.
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TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Technology Drop-in 3PM | WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 21, 28, AND APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 AND MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Bring your computer, smartphone, or tablet and get some one-on-one help with a technology instructor.
iPhone/iPad Series: Introduction to the iPhone X 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
This class will look at the many new hardware and software features in the iPhone X and how to best take advantage of them. Registration required.
iPhone/iPad Series: Learning iPhone/iPad basics 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Just starting out with an iPhone or iPad? This class is for you. We will go over what the buttons on the device do, the fundamentals of navigating the device and how to connect to and use the internet. Registration required.
iPhone/iPad Series: Basic settings on your iPhone or iPad 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
This class focuses on the settings of your iPhone and iPad. Includes Wi-Fi, sounds, locking, notifications, backups and more. Registration required.
iPhone/iPad Series: Advanced settings on your iPhone or iPad
iPhone/iPad Series: Using the camera on your iPhone or iPad
iPhone/iPad Series: How to organize photos on your iPhone or iPad
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
This class will take a more in-depth look at the settings an intermediate user might use to customize their iOS device. We will look at ringtones, notifications, privacy, customizing “spotlight search”, accessibility features and other settings that will help you use your iPhone or iPad more effectively. Registration required.
This workshop will cover the basic operation of the camera and how to fix the photos you take. We will cover how to transfer the pictures from your iPhone or iPad to your desktop or laptop computer, as well as how to email the pictures. We will also look at the editing tools built into your device and explore some of the better apps that “fix up” the pictures you take. Registration required.
Learn how to organize photos on your iPhone or iPad so that you will find what you are looking for, without having to go through hundreds (or thousands) of photos every time. Registration required.
iPhone/iPad Series: Photo editing with your iPhone or iPad
New to iOS 11, the Files app brings all your files together. Learn how to easily browse, search and organize all your files in one place. Registration required.
iPhone/iPad Series: Using the calendar on your iPhone or iPad 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to add, edit and arrange calendar entries to help you organize your various activities. Registration required.
iPhone/iPad Series: Using GPS/maps on your iPhone or iPad 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Your iPhone and iPad have powerful mapping and GPS capabilities. Learn how to use them and never be lost again. Get turn-by-turn instructions or find the closest coffee shop, medical center, or drugstore. (“Meet me at the library.”) Registration required.
1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn how to take detailed photos with the Camera on your iPhone or iPad. Then make the moment look just right with the powerful editing tools built directly into your device. This class will also review 3rd party apps that offer editing features not included in your iPhone or iPad's default apps. Registration required.
Presented in partnership with Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes (SASI), a nonprofit organization providing affordable licensed home care and, through their Senior Connections program, friendly volunteer visits to older adults on the North Shore. Thank you to our partner SASI.
iPhone/iPad Series: Using the new Files app on your iPhone or iPad 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
iPhone/iPad Series: Music services on your iPhone or iPad 1:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn about the wide variety of apps and services you can use to listen to music on your iPhone or iPad. Registration required.
Wednesday App-ternoons 2-4PM | WEDNESDAYS | ADULTS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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.
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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, IL 60093 (847) 446-7220
POSTAL PATRON
Northfield Branch Library 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 446-5990
Library Management Rebecca Wolf Library Director
Library Trustees Brian Johnson, President | Kathleen Reichert, Vice President | Jean-Paul Ruiz-Funes, Treasurer | Suzie Shoup, Secretary | Raheela Gill Anwar | Keta McCarthy | Lois Neustadt
Kristin Carlson Northfield Branch Manager Sheila Cody Head of Youth Services Emily Compton-Dzak Head of Adult Services Donna Morales Head of Circulation Services Sarah Quish Head of Communications & Marketing Mark Swenson Head of Information Technology
Winnetka Library Re-Opening on Monday, March 5
Naomi Wolfson Head of Access Services
Friends of the Library P.O. Box 8146, Northfield, IL 60093
Library Closings January 29 - March 5 Winnetka Library Closed for Renovation April 1...................... Easter Sunday May 27 & 28............. Memorial Day
Online Catalog Getting a New Look During the week of April 16, our Library will transition to a new online library catalog. You will see a new look as you search for library materials, and will be introduced to new features as we work to improve your Library experience.
New Features • When available the system will renew eligible materials automatically.
Library Hours
• Choose your preferred pickup location from any of the 29 participating library locations.
Monday-Thursday......... 9am - 9pm
• You can now have notices sent via text, email, or automated calls.
Friday-Saturday............ 9am - 5pm Sunday......................... 1pm - 5pm
The Source is published in March, June, September & December. 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.
What to Expect • From April 14 through April 16, make sure to bring your library card with you to the Library. Library staff may not be able to look up your account to check out materials to you. • Your library PIN or password will transfer over to the new system in all CAPS. For example, if your PIN is currently mypin1, it will be MYPIN1 in the new catalog. • Your reading history and lists will not transfer over. Ask a librarian for assistance in printing your reading history and/or your lists, so that information can be preserved.
Registration is required for most Library programs. Just a friendly reminder, if your plans change after registering, please let us know 24 hours in advance so we can invite another guest to take your spot.