YOUTH PROGRAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD Storytime will be on break during the month of May to make final preparations for Summer Reading!
Preschool Storytime TUESDAYS, MARCH 1–APRIL 26, 10AM • AGES 3–5 WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP IN
Join us for an energetic and interactive storytime, complete with stories, songs, and more that are perfect for preschoolers. Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of the program on a first come, first served basis.
Toddler Time TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 1–APRIL 27, 10:30AM AGE 18 MONTHS–3 YEARS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP IN
Join us for singing, dancing, and stories for your toddler! Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of the program on a first come, first served basis.
Bright Beginnings WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 2–APRIL 27, 10AM • AGE 0–18 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP IN
Join us for songs and stories for you and your baby! Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of the program on a first come, first served basis.
Love Your Library All Year Long! In honor of National Library Week (April 3–9), stop by the Youth Services Department to learn how our new volunteer service program Adopt-a-Shelf works. Baby Builders FRIDAYS, MARCH 4, APRIL 1 & MAY 6, 10AM • AGE 0–5 WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP IN MONDAYS, MARCH 14, APRIL 11 & MAY 9, 1PM • AGE 0–5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • DROP IN
Enjoy free play with foam blocks and other building materials for our youngest friends. An opportunity to socialize and make new friends.
Saturday Stories & Shimmies SATURDAYS, MARCH 12, APRIL 9 & MAY 7, 10AM • AGE 0–5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP IN
Join us for a weekend storytime with a seasonal theme. Stick around for a poststorytime dance party!
Sensory Shenanigans FRIDAYS, MARCH 25, APRIL 22, & MAY 20, 10AM • AGE 0–4 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP IN
Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program encourage
motor skill development through play. This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so please dress accordingly.
Preschool Yoga & Mindfulness FRIDAYS, MARCH 18 & APRIL 15, 10AM • AGE 3–5 WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER
Join us for a story, a yoga game, and a simple mindfulness exercise.
Superhero Academy THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2PM • AGE 3+ WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER
YOUTH Art Explorers Jr. TUESDAYS, MARCH 8, APRIL 5 & MAY 3, 4PM • AGE 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER
Come make a beautiful watercolor painting!
Learn and Play Chess
It's a bird...it's a plane...it's YOU! Train like Spider-Man, Ghostbusters, the Princess in Black, PJ Masks, and some of our other favorite heroes and find out if you have what it takes to be the next great superhero!
SUNDAYS, MARCH 13, APRIL 10 & MAY 8, 3PM • AGES 5 & UP NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER
Caregiver and Me Sign Language Class
Tie-Dye Outside
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2PM • AGE 1–3 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER
Earth Day Celebration
Learn about sign language and how it can be used to enhance
Celebrate Earth Day with activities at the Winnetka Library, or swing by the Northfield Library for all the supplies you need to celebrate Earth Day at home. WINNETKA LIBRARY: FRIDAY, APRIL 22 • AGE 5+ DROP IN NORTHFIELD LIBRARY: FRIDAY, APRIL 22 • AGE 5+ REGISTER
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communication with young children before they learn to speak. This supports language acquisition while fostering the parent-child bond. Plus, you can learn to communicate with members of the Deaf Community as well!
Build critical thinking, logic and memory skills with chess. Expert player Ivan Figueredo provides a lesson and supervises play.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1PM & 3PM • AGE 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER
Join us on the lawn to create a tie-dyed T-shirt or tote bag. All materials will be provided.
Money Smart Slime Party MONDAY, APRIL 11, 4PM • AGE 7+ WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER
Practice smart spending habits as you use Library Bucks to purchase slime ingredients and fun add-ins!
The Bad Guys Party SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1PM AGE 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP IN
Calling all fans of The Bad Guys! Join us to explore the world of Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark from Aaron Blabey’s book series The Bad Guys with games,
