ADULT

ART & CULTURE

Aztec Dance - XochitlQuentzal - Mexico's Ancient Culture and Living Tradition

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1PM • ALL AGES • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Experience a journey into Mexico’s ancient Aztec culture of music, song and dance with Henry Cervantes' amazing demonstration of 500 years of Aztec dance tradition.

Featured on WBEZ Chicago and ABC 7 Chicago, this program is hosted in partnership with the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

A Night at the Oscars: Best Picture Spotlight

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Get ready for the red carpet and delve into the history of the Best Picture category. Film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek speaks about the evolution of the category, memorable contenders, and this year’s nominees.

William and Jane Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Art historian Jeff Mishur returns with this beautifully illustrated lecture about the lasting legacy and influence of British home furnishings company Morris & Co. Artist and designer William Morris founded the company in 1861 and it quickly became highly regarded for its handmade wallpapers, textiles, and furniture. Mishur will discuss how Morris and his collaborators were on a mission to bring beauty to consumers through thoughtful design and anti-industrial production techniques which became known as the Arts and Crafts Movement.

DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES

Georgia O’Keeffe: A Dramatic Portrayal by Leslie Goddard

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER In this living-history

GREAT DECISIONS DISCUSSION SERIES

MONDAYS, FEBRUARY 28–APRIL 4, 12:30PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER Broaden your perspective on important international issues, from climate change to artificial intelligence, by participating in all or any of the weekly Great Decisions discussions. The Great Decisions series is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth.

A briefing book published by the nonpartisan Foreign Policy Association provides a short informative article on each topic followed by suggested discussion questions. It will be available for loan at the Winnetka or Northfield Library, or for purchase from the LWV-WNK Great Decisions chair, Joan Fragen — joanfragen@gmail.com or 847-446-0184; call for more information. performance, Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., portrays Georgia O’Keeffe, reflecting on her life and intense closeness to nature and the landscape in New Mexico. What emerges is a complex person whose mythmaking encompassed both art and life.

Teddy Roosevelt: A Dramatic Portrayal by Terry Lynch

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER Actor Terry Lynch portrays Theodore Roosevelt after his second term as president and reflects on his triumphs and failures at the White House.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Chair Yoga

FRIDAYS, MARCH 4 & 18, APRIL 1 & 15, MAY 6 & 20, 10AM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join certified yoga instructor Isabel Raci for gentle chair yoga and guided meditation.

Alzheimer's: A 2-Part Program

MONDAY, MARCH 28 & TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join this two-part series on Alzheimer’s by an expert from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center.

March 28 Dementia 101

An introduction to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Learn about risk factors, common symptoms, and resources for help.

March 29 Resiliency and Coping Strategies for Caregivers

Caregiver stress can impact health and lead to depression and anxiety. Learn to build resiliency and preserve emotional and physical health while navigating the uncertainty of caregiving.

Introduction to Aromatherapy

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 7PM ADULTS & TEENS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER Learn what essential oils are and are not, plus the history, production, and safety of oils. Learn to balance aromas to create a blend you will love. Each attendee will leave with a free roller made in class. Taught by Brittany Hogan, co-founder of Nefertem & Kamadu.

Nontoxic Cleaning and Recycling

THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Kate Carney, community outreach coordinator for the Cook County Department of Environment & Sustainability, discusses the basics of household hazardous waste, proper recycling, and how to make cleaning products. Materials to make nontoxic cleaning products will be provided.

Crystal and Stone Healing

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Velya and Ehris of the Grounded Goodwife will lead you through the basics of crystals and stones, including cleansing, charging, healing properties, and more. Let this duo rock your world!

HISTORY

Women in History with Martina Mathisen

MONDAY, MARCH 7, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Celebrate Women’s History Month with Martina Mathisen who will provide a look at dynamic women, including Annie Oakley, Florence Nightingale and Marie Curie. These women did important things, secret things, and even dangerous things. See living history for yourself in this program.

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Connie Martin's presentation includes storytelling and display of hand-crafted quilt replicas, representing patterns and stitching signifying escape routes on the Underground Railroad. She will tell family stories of quilt codes kept and used by her own ancestors and will share the code's meanings. Based upon her mother’s book, Lizzie’s Story: A Slave Family’s Journey to Freedom, by Dr. Clarice Boswell.

FOOD & DRINK

Mixology March Madness

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 7PM ADULTS 21+ • VIRTUAL REGISTER Cheryl Heisler of Mixed metaPours will score delicious drinks with virtual Mixology Madness. The ingredient list will be emailed a week before the event. Adults 21+.

Instantly Amazing

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 7PM • ADULTS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER Emily Paster, author of the Instantly Mediterranean cookbook, will demonstrate the basics of the Instant Pot and provide delicious recipes for your dinnertime repertoire.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

Financial Planning Appointments

TUESDAYS, MARCH 8, APRIL 12, MAY 10, 10AM & 11AM • ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER Do you have questions about investing, budgeting, or safeguarding your finances? Schedule a free, one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner® .

A World of Innovation: Building the 1893 World’s Fair

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER The World’s Fair was open for six months and 26 million people from around the world visited during that time. Chicago converted marshland into a city-within-a-city, featuring inventions like the Ferris wheel, that boggled the mind. Chicago Architecture Center docent Kevin Griebenow illustrates how remarkable the Fair was, and why the Windy City has always been second to none.

A Tale of Two Chicagos: The White City & The Murder Castle of Englewood

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER You read the book The Devil in the White City. Now watch Clarence Goodman’s historical presentation about Chicago’s first World’s Fair and America's first serial killer. Learn how H.H. Holmes committed a series of murders in his Englewood castle against the backdrop of the Columbian Exposition of 1893.

The Archaeology of Garbage and Consumerism During Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 7PM • ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER Rebecca Graff, author and archaeologist, presents research from archaeological sites associated with the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. She explores the changing world of urban America at the turn of the 20th century and connects its “conspicuous disposal” habits to today’s consumer culture.

The Fire at the Fair

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 7PM • ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER On July 10, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition was rocked by a devastating fire at the Cold Storage Building. Learn about the tragedy, heroism, and the surprising discovery at the memorial at Chicago’s Oakwoods Cemetery from Chicago History Cop Raymond Johnson.

From Fair to Field: The Field Museum’s Roots in the Columbian Exposition

THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 7PM • ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER The Field Columbian Museum (known currently as The Field Museum) opened in June 1894, with approximately 50,000 objects from the 1893 Exposition. Mark Alvey, an expert with the Field Museum, shows slides from their archives and discusses the history of these artifacts.

A Century of Progress: Chicago World’s Fair 1933-34

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2PM • ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER This World’s Fair brought forth the “Rainbow City” on the south side, which was filled with color and scientific progress. Historian, musician, and singer John Boda brings it to life with pictures, stories, songs, and more.

FUN& GAMES

Bridge for Beginners

SATURDAYS, MARCH 19, APRIL 16 & MAY 21, 1PM • ADULTS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER Learn to play or improve your duplicative bridge game with expert player Ivan Figueredo. He will provide a lesson and supervise games.

Bridge for Non-Beginners

SATURDAYS, MARCH 26 & APRIL 23, 1PM • ADULTS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER Learn to play or improve your duplicative bridge game with expert player Ivan Figueredo. He will provide a lesson and supervise games.

Bridge for Fun

SATURDAYS, MARCH 5 & 12, APRIL 2, 9 & 30, MAY 7, 14 & 28, 1PM • ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER Meet up with friends and neighbors to play for fun.

Games for Grownups

FRIDAYS, MARCH 11, APRIL 8 & MAY 13, 5-10PM • ADULTS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER Join your neighbors for game night at the Library. Play board games, card games, cribbage and more.

Family Trivia Night

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 7PM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Grab your friends and family or participate individually and test your knowledge of movies, pop culture, science, and more! Winners of each round will receive a prize.

Small Business Mentoring with SCORE

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 16, APRIL 20, MAY 18, 7PM & 8PM • ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER SCORE North Cook & Lake counties provides mentoring to local small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Retired volunteer executives offer help developing business and growth plans. Contact SCORE volunteer Rick Rubenstein, rick.rubenstein@ scorevolunteer.org, to register for a one-hour appointment.

Understanding Risk to Build Wealth

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 7PM • ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER Concerned about volatile prices of stocks and bonds and whether you can attain your financial goals? Ed Gjertsen II, CFP®, discusses the fundamentals of investment risk and provides strategies to help reach your financial goals.

MUSIC

The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 7PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER John F. Lyons, author of Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s, examines the impact of the Beatles on the Chicago area. His entertaining presentation brings to life stories of their visits to Chicago and discusses the diverse cast of characters engulfed by Beatlemania.

POETRY & WRITING

Why You Need a Writing Workshop

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Four contributors to the Off Campus Writers' Workshop Anthology, Turning Points, discuss the benefits associated with a supportive writing community. Aspiring writers can learn to leverage a writing group into published bylines, critique groups, book promotion, and professional networking.

AUTHOR EVENTS

An Evening with Madeline Miller

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join us for an evening with Madeline Miller, one of the leaders in Greek retellings and New York Times bestselling author, to discuss her works Song of Achilles and Circe. Her novels have been translated into over 25 languages, and her essays have appeared in the Guardian, Wall Street Journal, Lapham's Quarterly and on npr. org. This program is presented in collaboration with multiple Illinois libraries.

An Evening with Jenny Lawson

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join us for an evening with award-winning humorist Jenny Lawson as she discusses her most recent bestseller, Broken (in the best possible way) and her brilliantly funny body of work. She has previously written Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy, both of which were New York Times bestsellers. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

DIY

Craftaway

SUNDAYS, MARCH 27 & APRIL 24, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER Come craft with us! Make a little (or a lot) and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals.

UFOs (Unfinished Objects)

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER Half-knitted scarf or unfinished scrapbook? Bring unfinished objects and tackle those nagging projects that just won’t finish themselves.

Watercolor Painting Class

MONDAY, MAY 23, 6:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Artist Victoria Elizabeth teaches the basics of watercolor painting in a step-by-step approach, perfect for beginners and experienced students alike. Supplies will be available at the Library in advance, and everyone will complete a painting by the end of class.

HOME & GARDEN

The Dos and Don’ts of Bird Feeding

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 7PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER Tim Joyce of Wild Birds Unlimited shares tips about the best and worst bird foods, how to attract songbirds, and the placement of bird houses and feeders, as well as ways to squirrel-proof them.

Power Vegetable Gardening

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Experience the joy of harvesting delicious vegetables in your own back yard. Learn basic techniques including soil preparation, seed starting as well as fertilization, pest control, and harvesting. Both new and experienced gardeners will learn something to use.

A Reading Program for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an early literacy program designed to encourage families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books before their young children enter kindergarten. Learning to read begins long before a child enters kindergarten. Reading to your children is the best way to prepare them for school. In as little as 15 minutes a day, families can build the skills for future success in school and life.

How to Read 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1 Book Per Day for 3 Years = 1095 Books 10 Books Per Week for 2 Years = 1040 Books 3 Books Per Day for 1 Year = 1095 Books

How Does This Program Work?

Register at the Library

Visit either Library location to sign up.

Track your reading

Each time you read a book with your child, fill in a circle on the reading log.

Show us your reading log

For every 100 books read, bring your reading log to the Library receive a sticker and your next log. Staff will update your participation status.

Read more books

Keep collecting log sheets until you reach 1,000 books. It might take a while, but that’s okay!

Celebrate!

When you reach 1,000 books, receive your finishing prize and certificate of completion.

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