SPRING March - May 2014
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
The Source
Adult and teen programs PAGE 2 , 4 - 7, 11
Book clubs
ADULTS: PAGE 7 YOUTH: PAGE 8
Children’s programs PAGE 3, 8 - 10
One Book Two Villages events PAGES 2, 3
Storytimes PAGE 10
Technology classes PAGE 11
Register for programs online at winnetkalibrary.org or call: Winnetka Library (847) 446-7220 Northfield Branch (847) 446-5990
One Book Two Villages is a celebration of reading and community. For this year’s adult book selection, we have chosen The Illusion of Separateness, by Simon Van Booy. A poetic and graceful read, the story builds upon the discovery of astonishing connections between the characters that spans continents, a century, love and war. We hope that you will join us in exploring the themes of connection, kindness, and our individual impact on the lives of those around us. Continuing with these themes, we have chosen Mockingbird, by Kathryn Erskine, as this year’s youth book selection. The story begins after an event that forever changes a community, and the people within it. It is a story about healing, tolerance and forgiveness. The book offers a glimpse into the thought process of the main character, a 10-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. These books are impactful, with messages to ponder, discuss, and celebrate. We have a season’s worth of Library programs to build on these worthy themes and engage our entire community. Check out your copies of the books at the library, or use our e-book copies available online. I look forward to seeing you at one of our many One Book Two Villages events!
Rebecca Wolf LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Free e-book available for download
About the Book In The Illusion of Separateness, award-winning author Simon Van Booy tells a harrowing but enchanting story of how one man’s act of mercy during World War II changed the lives of strangers, and how they each discover the astonishing truth of their connection. The book weaves together the stories of unique and compelling characters who, through seemingly random acts of selflessness, discover the vital parts they have played in each other’s lives.
About the Author
Simon Van Booy has written two novels and two collections of short stories. He has edited three philosophy books, and has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, NPR, and the BBC. His work has been translated into fifteen languages. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.
One Book Two Villages Programs for Adults & Teens Book Discussions Trading a Housedress Mark Your Calendar Join the discussion of this year’s for a Uniform in WWII OBTV selection, The Illusion of Separateness.
7:30PM | TUESDAY, MAY 6 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Presented by Robert Mardirossian, executive director of Family Service of Winnetka-Northfield, and Jane Levine. 1PM | WEDNESDAY | APRIL 9 1PM | MONDAY, APRIL 14 NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER*
Led by Kristin Carlson and Donette Jensen. *Membership is required to attend North Shore Senior Center events. CULINARIA GERMANIA
The Delicious Dish on German Food 2PM | SUNDAY, MAY 4 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Anette Isaacs leads a delicious journey through German’s culinary wonders, including an authentic Kaffeeklatsch with typical German desserts. Registration required.
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7PM | MONDAY, MAY 5 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Author Cyndee Schaffer shares her mother’s story as a member of the Women’s Army Corps in Mollie’s War. Schaffer takes you on a romantic and frightful journey. Registration required. OPERATION FREEDOM
The Berlin Airlift
7PM | THURSDAY, MAY 8 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Anette Isaacs discusses one of the greatest adventures in American military history. When Soviet troops closed all access routes to the West, American General Lucius Clay built a bridge across the sky, with 700 planes and 250,000 flights over 14 months. Registration required.
Details for the following two ticketed events will be announced on our website and in our e-newsletter. Sign up for the e-newsletter on our web page: winnetkalibrary.org/about-us/ library-newsletter/. AN EVENING WITH
Simon Van Booy 6PM | FRIDAY, JUNE 6 | ADULTS
Author Simon Van Booy discusses The Illusion of Separateness in this intimate gathering. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be followed by a lecture and book signing. Tickets are required for this exclusive opportunity to meet the author.
Book Discussion & Lunch with Simon Van Booy 11:30AM | SATURDAY, JUNE 7 | ADULTS AT THE HAPP INN BAR & GRILL, 305 HAPP ROAD, NORTHFIELD
Mindfulness in Relationships: Finding Connection 7PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 24 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY | AGE 15+
Libby Bachhuber, of Family Service of Winnetka-Northfield, discusses mindfulness for clarity and groundedness in relationships. Registration required.
Programs for Youth
Free e-book available for download
The Art of Tangling 2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 26 WINNETKA LIBRARY | AGES 10+
Artist/educator Christine Thornton teaches Tangling, the use of repetitive patterns to create art. This program highlights themes from the chosen youth book, Mockingbird, by Kathryn Erskine. Registration is required; limited to 30 participants.
Reading With Relish Book Club Discussion 4PM | THURSDAY, MAY 8 | U DAWG U, 300 SOUTH HAPP ROAD, NORTHFIELD GRADES 5-6
Mockingbird, by Kathryn Erskine, will be discussed at the Reading With Relish Book Club. Join us for hot dogs and cool books! Registration required.
Writing Workshop with Kathryn Erskine, Author of Mockingbird 3:45PM | TUESDAY, MAY 13 GRADES 4+ | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Mockingbird author, Kathryn Erskine, conducts a writer’s workshop for children. Registration is required; limited to 15 students.
Book Talk & Book Signing with Kathryn Erskine 5PM | TUESDAY, MAY 13 | WINNETKA LIBRARY | ALL AGES/FAMILIES
Author Kathryn Erskine discusses her National Book Award winner, Mockingbird, the chosen youth book for One Book Two Villages this year. The Book Stall will bring copies of Ms. Erskine’s books for purchase and signing. Registration is required and space is limited.
About the Author Kathryn Erskine is a Netherlandsborn American writer of children’s literature. She was a lawyer for 15 years before returning to her first love: writing. She has lived in South Africa, Israel, Canada and Scotland. Ms. Erskine now lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Her books include Quaking, Mockingbird, The Absolute Value of Mike, and her latest book, Seeing Red.
About the Book Mockingbird won the 2010 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. The book is insightful, and imparts a hopeful message. The story is told by Caitlin, a 10-year-old girl with Asperger’s Syndrome, trying to make sense of the world and people around her. The story takes place after a lifechanging event which profoundly affects her family and the whole community. The book helps the reader understand the thought process of a child on the autism spectrum. As Caitlin works through her quest to achieve what is necessary for her and the whole community to move on, we learn about tolerance, kindness, understanding, and human connection.
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The Library is undergoing some exciting changes! New adult materials will be expanding and shifting to a new space in April. Ask a librarian for details. FILM SCREENING
A Place at the Table
6:30PM | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 | AGE 15+ | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Watch the acclaimed documentary, A Place at the Table, which examines the issue of hunger in America. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Sponsored by the Lake Shore Unitarian Society in Winnetka. Refreshments served. Registration recommended.
PROGRAMS FOR
Women Who Wonder
Adults
A fun and informal local meetup group dedicated to educating, empowering and fostering mentoring relationships among women.
It’s Never Too Late for a Mid-Course Correction 7PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 11 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
After a long fall from a tall horse put Mary Wagner in a body cast, she went to law school, became a prosecutor, and bought her first pair of heels. The award-winning author talks about serendipity, taking chances, and the power of letting others believe in you. Registration required. AMY CUDDY’S TED TALK
Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are 7PM | TUESDAY, MAY 20 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
The group will watch and discuss Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are.” Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Note that Amy Cuddy will not be in attendance. Registration required.
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Historical Dramatizations LADIES OF LIBERTY
Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison & Louisa Adams 2PM | SUNDAY MARCH 9 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Actress Jenny Riddle dramatizes the lives of Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and Louisa Adams, the remarkable women who influenced the powerful men who molded our country. Registration required.
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey 2PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 16 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Storyteller Lynn Rymarz reveals the tales behind Highclere Castle, the real-life inspiration and setting for Downton Abbey, and the life of one of its most famous inhabitants, Lady Almina. Registration required.
Amelia Earhart 3PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 5 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Historian Leslie Goddard portrays aviator Amelia Earhart, who set numerous speed and altitude records before disappearing mysteriously in 1937 during an attempted around-theworld flight. Registration required. AN AFTERNOON WITH
Eleanor Roosevelt
2PM | SUNDAY, APRIL 27 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Join Roberta Randall as she presents an in-depth and intimate portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her shy lonely childhood to first lady and human rights advocate. Registration required.
Local Treasures and a New Trivia Night! Preserving Your Family Treasures & Heirlooms 2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 22 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Join the Winnetka Historical Society to learn how to preserve family treasures for future generations. Bring a photograph, letter, book, or other family treasure for specific tips. We’ll focus on storage, digitization and safe handling. Registration required.
History Trivia Night 7PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 24 | ADULTS LOCATION TBA
The Library and the Winnetka Historical Society invite you and your friends to a fun trivia night for history buffs, culture gurus, book afficionados, and more! Registration required.
Researching Your Winnetka Home 7PM | TUESDAY, MAY 13 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
No matter the age, your Winnetka property has a history. Learn to research your property’s past. Registration required.
Irish Dancing
NOON | SUNDAY, MARCH 16 ALL AGES/FAMILY NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Petra Sings Romantic Jazz
Prague: The Crossroads of Europe
NOON | SUNDAY, APRIL 6 ALL AGES/FAMILY WINNETKA LIBRARY
2PM | SUNDAY, MARCH 23 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
An armchair tour of Prague, one of the best-preserved and most beautiful cities in Europe, with Al Popowits. Registration required.
Movie Discussions
Travel Savvy
Toby Nicholson leads a monthly film discussion. Pick up a copy of the movie at the library to view in advance.
Travel tricks, products and resources from veteran international traveler Cynthia Clampitt. Sprinkled with tales of adventure from Paris to Mongolia, learn to save money, cut risk, reduce hassles, and enjoy the road. Registration required.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Enjoy music, song, and dancers from the Sullivan School of Irish Dance. Registration required.
Travel
3PM | SATURDAY, MAY 10 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Pleasure of Your Company Music Series
2PM | SUNDAYS | ADULTS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
L’Avventura.................APRIL 6 Explores the enigma of human connection in a stylish, jet-set ‘60s Italy.
A Separation.............MAY 18 The dissolution of a marriage offers keen insights into contemporary Iran, family, and the gravity of our decisions.
Jazz vocalist Petra Van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown enchant and captivate. Registration required. OPERA HITS!
Performed by Pamela Sue Fox 12PM | SUNDAY, MAY 18 ALL AGES/FAMILY NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Pamela Sue Fox performs songs from Don Giovanni, Rigoletto, and Romeo et Juliet. Registration required.
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Health & Wellness Alzheimer’s: Risk Factors and the Ten Early Signs 7PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 WINNETKA LIBRARY | ADULTS
Signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as normal aging. Chris Garnaat from the Alzheimer’s Association tells how to recognize signs of the disease, risk factors and ways to lower risk. Registration required.
April is Money Smart Month Building Your Investment Income Foundation 6:30PM | MONDAY, APRIL 7 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Chad Fitzloff from Edward Jones tells how to create a stream of income for life events in retirement. Perfect for investors 5-15 years away from retirement. Registration required.
Retirement Has Changed: What’s Your Next Move? 6:30PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 8 | ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY
Are you on track to achieve your retirement goals? Do you think you may have to work longer? Chad Fitzloff from Edward Jones shows how to take inventory of current assets and determine how much income you may need during retirement. Registration required.
Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price 7PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 29 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
College planning expert, Joseph Orsolini, helps parents of all income levels reduce the cost of college and avoid jeopardizing their retirement savings. Learn to maximize financial aid and tax savings, and target colleges for merit‐based aid. Registration required.
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COMMIT TO GET FIT
The Secret to Your Own True and Everlasting Weight Loss 10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 3 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Laura Dion-Jones presents a motivational program to help overcome common fitness hurdles with basics like daily walking, positive mindset and the right diet for lifelong change. Registration required.
More Programs Mad Men and What It Teaches Us 7PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 22 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
The TV series Mad Men depicts life in a Madison Avenue advertising business in the early 1960s. Michael Allen, Northwestern University associate professor of history, talks about how the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s, in reality and on the show, encouraged structural changes in the U.S. economy and workce Registration required.
Conquering Clutter: An Organized Approach 7PM | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 | AGE 15+ & TEENS | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Professional organizer Randy Wickstrom teaches a step-by-step method to help you clear clutter, reduce stress and accomplish more. Registration required.
Gentle Flow Yoga 7PM | MONDAY, MAY 12 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Gentle yoga to strengthen and stretch the body, breath and mind to slow the aging process, reduce inflammation, minimize pain, and cultivate contentment. An alllevel hatha yoga class with Northshore Yoga Center. Registration required.
Gentle Morning Yoga 10AM | SATURDAY, MAY 17 WINNETKA LIBRARY | ADULTS
A beginner’s yoga class focusing on stretching and breathing techniques. Presented by Northshore Yoga Center. Registration required.
Backyard Birding 2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Tim Joyce of Wild Birds Unlimited teaches how to attract a variety of songbirds to your garden. Registration required.
Tea Culture and Tasting 7PM | MONDAY, APRIL 28 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Sheila Duda of TeaLula in Park Ridge presents a journey around the world of loose-leaf tea sampling from China, India and Taiwan. Registration required.
Mindfulness in Relationships: Finding Connection 7PM | TUESDAY, JUNE 24 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Libby Bachhuber, of Family Service of Winnetka-Northfield, discusses mindfulness for clarity and groundedness in relationships. Registration required.
ADULT
Book Clubs Stop in or call to reserve
Nonfiction for a Sunday Afternoon
New! Keep Me in Suspense 11:30AM | WEDNESDAYS | WINNETKA LIBRARY | LED BY SHAUNA PORTEUS
the book & join the
2PM | SUNDAY | WINNETKA LIBRARY LED BY KATHY ROEGGE
conversation!
APR. 13 People, Parasites and Plowshares
MAY 21 The Likeness by Tana French
Fiction Book Club
Food for Thought: A Cookbook Book Club
Reading is the Spice of Life 1PM | MONDAYS | NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER | LED BY KRISTIN CARLSON
Participants must be a member of the North Shore Senior Center. Call (847) 446-5990 for more information. MAR.10 The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan APR. 14 The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy (2014 OBTV selection) MAY 12 The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
Clue: A Mystery Club 7:30PM | TUESDAYS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY | LED BY MELISSA MORGAN MAR. 11 Day of the Jackal
by Frederick Forsyth APR. 8 Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus MAY 13 Teeth of the Tiger by Tom Clancy
Foul Play 11:30AM | WEDNESDAYS | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY | LED BY KRISTIN CARLSON
Bring lunch if you’d like; coffee and dessert provided. MAR. 19 Holy Thief by William Ryan APR. 16 Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith MAY 21 TBA
by Dickson D. Despommier
7:30PM | TUESDAYS | WINNETKA LIBRARY LED BY JANE LEVINE MAR. 4 The Lowland
by Jhumpa Lahiri APR. 1 The Dinner by Herman Koch MAY 6 The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy (2014 OBTV selection) JUNE 3 Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
Reading on the Rocks 7PM | WEDNESDAYS | MEETS AT STORMY’S, 1735 ORCHARD LANE, NORTHFIELD | LED BY SHAUNA PORTEUS
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce JUNE 4 Snapper by Brian Kimberling APRIL 2
Reading on a Cozy Afternoon 1PM | WEDNESDAYS | NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER* | LED BY DONETTE JENSEN
*Participants must be a member of the North Shore Senior Center. Call (847) 446-5990 for more information. MAR. 12 Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford APR. 9 The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy (2014 OBTV selection) MAY 14 Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown
MAR. 19 In the Woods by Tana French JULY 16 Night Film by Marisha Pessl
7PM | MONDAYS | LED BY STEPHANIE GIRARDI & DEBBIE KUSHNIR
Cookbooks are featured monthly at the Winnetka Library and Northfield Branch. Check out one of the books, sample the recipes, and prepare one to share at the next meeting. MAR.17 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Southern Cooking Sara Foster’s Southern Kitchen by Sara Foster Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor by Matt Lee APR. 21 WINNETKA LIBRARY
French Cooking Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan The Little Paris Kitchen: 120 Simple But Classic French Recipes by Rachel Khoo MAY 19 WINNETKA LIBRARY
Italian Cooking Lidia’s Italy by Lidia Bastianich Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking at Home by Mario Batali
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Maker club
An hour of creative thinking and building
Where Art Meets Science
PROGRAMS FOR
Children Henna Hand Painting
ClubVid
7PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 4 | AGES 8-12 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
6:30PM | THURSDAYS MARCH 20 & MAY 16 | GRADES 4+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
4PM | WEDNESDAYS | GRADE 5+
Draw henna motifs on your hands with (completely) washable watercolor pencils. Registration required.
Geodesic Dome
Lego Mania!
MARCH 12 | WINNETKA LIBRARY MARCH 19 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
THURSDAYS | MARCH 13 & MAY 9 5:30PM | GRADES JK-2 6:30PM | GRADES 3+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Cinderella Tea Party
TUESDAYS | MARCH 18, APRIL 15 & MAY 18 | 4:30PM | GRADES 2+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Reading with Bailey
Royal fun with glittering crafts, sparkling beauty treatments, stories and treats. Wear a glamorous party ensemble and bring a pair of gentlyused shoes for a princess in need (to be donated to Soles for Souls). Registration required.
6-7PM | TUESDAYS | MARCH 18, APRIL 15 & MAY 20 | AGES 6+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Star Wars Party: May the Fourth Be with You!
Read to Bailey, a lovable black Lab therapy dog, who will listen to your every word. Children who are comfortable reading may schedule one 15-minute session per month. Call (847) 446-5990 to register.
2PM | SUNDAY, MAY 4 | AGES 5+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Build a geodesic dome out of straws. Registration required.
Bouncy Balls APRIL 9 | WINNETKA LIBRARY APRIL 16 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Make a bouncing polymer ball. Registration required.
Take Apart Lab MAY 21 | WINNETKA LIBRARY MAY 28 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Take apart everyday electronics to see what’s inside. Registration required.
New!
Mini-Maker Club
Clubs for brick builders. Create cool stuff. Registration required.
Practice editing, sound, and screenwriting techniques by filming in the library. Equipment provided. Registration required.
2PM | SATURDAY, MARCH 29 | AGES 4-8 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Wear your gear from a galaxy far away and compete for a special prize. Includes a craft, games, Yoda soda and Wookie cookies! Registration required.
4PM | WEDNESDAYS | GRADES 2-4
Book Clubs on the Town for Kids
Brush Bots
Books and Bagels Book Club
Reading With Relish
MARCH 26 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
4-5PM | TUESDAYS | GRADES 3 & 4 AT ONCE UPON A BAGEL, 1050 GAGE STREET, WINNETKA
4PM | THURSDAYS | GRADES 5-6 AT U DAWG U, 300 SOUTH HAPP ROAD, NORTHFIELD
Featuring books that won or were nominated for Bluestem or Caudill Awards. Registration required. MAR. 4 The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies APR. 1 Fairy Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley MAY 6 Breadcrumbs by Ane Ursu
Join us for hot dogs and cool books! Registration required. MAR. 13 Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein APR. 10 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins MAY 8 Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine (2014 OBTV selection)
Create an art-making robot. Registration required.
Electricity Lab APRIL 23 | NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Learn about and design circuits. Registration required.
Squishy Circuits MAY 21 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Explore electronics and create circuits using Play-doh. Registration required. 88
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First Grade Reading Parties
7–8PM | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! MARCH 1-31 | WINNETKA LIBRARY & NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Celebrate Dr. Seuss and his wacky characters with games, puzzles and more!
Chess Programs Drop-in Chess Nights 6-8PM | THURSDAYS | FAMILY MARCH 6, APRIL 3 & MAY 29 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Meet family and friends for chess. All materials provided.
Family Chess Nights with Supervised Play 6-8PM | THURSDAYS, MARCH 20, APRIL 17 & MAY 15 | AGES 7+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Chess for kids with an accompanying adult. Expert chess player Bruce Haffner provides a lesson and then supervises play.
Readers and Weeders Make a Birdfeeder 10:30AM | SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | GRADES K-3 | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Explore nature in the Children’s Garden with a storytime and pinecone bird feeder craft, led by The Winnetka Weeders. Registration required.
Please register children and adults attending the program according to your school’s scheduled evening online or call (847) 446-7220. First graders in the Library District are invited to celebrate what they have learned this year. THURSDAY APRIL 3: Sts. Faith, Hope and Charity and Sacred Heart Schools THURSDAY APRIL 10: Crow Island and Joseph Sears Schools
Greeley, Hubbard Woods, North Shore Country Day Schools, and home-schoolers THURSDAY APRIL 24:
7-8PM | THURSDAY, MAY 1 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
We’re celebrating our new readers! All first graders are invited to attend. Registration is required for children and adults attending the program.
Art for All Seasons Each year, Art for All Seasons focuses on a different artistic topic. This year, we are exploring Mosaics, with programs designed to give children a chance to develop a love of art and broaden their exposure to the art world. Art for All Seasons is generously supported by the Constance E. Staffileno Creative Arts Memorial Gift.
Make a Mosaic! 2PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 19 | GRADES K-2 WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn about mosaics, and take home your own work of art. Registration required.
Decorative Mosaic Tray 2PM, SATURDAY, MAY 3 | GRADES 3-5 NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Juliette Zielke will guide participants in creating a stunning paper mosaic tray. Kids will design and craft a beautiful and durable wood tray with brilliantly colored tiles. Just in time for Mother’s Day. Registration required.
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Mark Your Calendar For
Storytimes & Crafts Bright Beginnings AGE 0-17 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER 10:30AM, WEDNESDAYS. . . . . . WINNETKA 10:30AM, THURSDAYS. . . . . . NORTHFIELD
Simple stories, songs, puppets, and peekaboo.
Toddler Time
Make & Take Crafts
Stories On the Town
ALL AGES
ALL AGES
WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
3PM, FRIDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINNETKA
10:30AM, MONDAYS MARCH 24 & APRIL 28. . . . . . . . . . PANERA
10AM, SATURDAYS. . . . . . . . . NORTHFIELD
Stop in and get crafty!
Afternoon Storytime
We’re taking our storytime show on the road to Panera in Hubbard Woods, 940 Green Bay Road, Winnetka.
AGE 4+
Sensory-Friendly Storytime
10:30AM, TUESDAYS. . . . . . . . . WINNETKA
4PM, THURSDAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . WINNETKA
10:30AM, FRIDAYS. . . . . . . . . NORTHFIELD
Join us for books and fun.
WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER
AGE 18-36 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER 10:30AM, MONDAYS. . . . . . . . . WINNETKA
Stories, songs, rhythm, and rhymes.
All Ages AGE 18-36 MONTHS WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER 4PM, MONDAYS . . . . . . . . . . . NORTHFIELD 10:30AM, WEDNESDAYS . . . . . NORTHFIELD 10:30AM, THURSDAYS. . . . . . . . WINNETKA
PJ Storytime AGE 2+ WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER 6:30PM, THURSDAYS MARCH 6 & MAY 1 . . . . . . . . . . . WINNETKA
Children are invited to come in their pajamas and bring their teddy bear to listen to special bedtime stories.
ALL AGES 10:30AM, SATURDAYS MARCH 22 & MAY 24. . . . . . . . . WINNETKA
Storytime for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing issues. Parent/caregiver participation is required, siblings are welcome. Call to request special accommodations. In partnership with the Autism Family Center, 500 Green Bay Road, Winnetka.
Stories, songs, and fun for all.
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STORYTIMES AND CRAFTS ARE DROP-IN (REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED) PROGRAMS
ALL THE ADOBE PRODUCTS ARE HERE FOR YOU TO USE! Digital Creation Stations Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie and more! The library has two iMac stations decked out with the hardware and software to create amazing projects. Software includes the full Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut and Logic Pro. Drop in anytime or call the Reference Desk if you’d like to reserve a time block.
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING Computer Classes
eReaders & iPads
15 Dazzling & Useful Apps
Basic Excel 2013
iPad 101: The Basics
2PM | TUESDAY, APRIL 22 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
7PM | THURSDAY, APRIL 17 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn what a spreadsheet program does and ways to use it at home and work. Registration required.
Basic Word 2013 3PM | SATURDAY, APRIL 19 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Opening, saving, and creating documents and text formatting. Registration required.
We will go over the basics of navigating, typing on, and securing your device. Bring your own iPad for best results. Registration required.
Get the most out of your device with these 15 amazing apps that can help you find directions, choose a restaurant, listen to an album, balance your checkbook and more. Registration required.
iPad 102: What’s “Appening”
Web Design
2PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 18 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
2PM | TUESDAY, MARCH 25 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn to use basic apps and how to install new ones. Bring your own iPad for best results. Registration required.
Intermediate Word 2013 3PM | SATURDAY, MAY 17 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Multi-column formatting, inserting images, and mail merges. Registration required.
Basic PowerPoint 2013 7PM | THURSDAY, MARCH 27 AGE 15+ | WINNETKA LIBRARY
Tuesday App-ternoons 2-4PM | TUESDAYS | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
Download eBooks to your iPad/ Kindle. Listen to audiobooks on your phone. Renew library books from your smartphone. Visit the Reference Desk to learn about our free library app and more!
Opening, saving, and creating presentations and slideshows. Registration required.
Tablet, Laptop or e-Reader?
Intermediate Excel 2013
Tablet, laptop, e-reader? Which is the best for you? Strengths and weaknesses of each will be discussed by Best Buy and Geek Squad reps. Devices will be available for you to try. Registration required.
7PM | MONDAY, APRIL 7 | AGE 15+ NORTHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
7PM | THURSDAY, MAY 29 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Cross-sheet calculations, charts and graphs, conditional formatting and functions. Prerequisite: basic Excel knowledge. Registration required.
Learn How to Create a Basic Website 2PM | MONDAY, APRIL 21 OR MAY 5 AGE 15+ | WINNETKA LIBRARY
We’ll show you how create a simple blog/website with free tools found online. You’ll know how to add text, images, and video by the end of class. Registration required. WEBSITE DESIGN
Less Vanilla, More Chocolate 2PM | MONDAY, MAY 19 | AGE 15+ WINNETKA LIBRARY
Learn the latest design trends, elements and layout to take your website from plain and simple, to a deeper, richer experience for visitors. We’ll review sites and designs from the minimalistic flat style, to faux-3D effect and responsive design possibilities. Bring your ideas and your personal or business website URL to review. Registration required.
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Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
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Winnetka Library
768 Oak Street Winnetka, Illinois 60093 (847) 446-7220
Northfield Branch Library 1785 Orchard Lane Northfield, Illinois 60093 (847) 446-5990
Library Management
Rebecca Wolf Library Director Kristin Carlson Northfield Branch Manager Mary Hastings PR & Marketing Specialist Jane Levine Head of Technical Services Alex Makstman Business Manager Bronwyn Parhad Head of Youth Services Shauna Porteus Head of Adult Services Kathy Roegge Head of Circulation & ILL Mark Swenson Head of Information Technology
Postal Patron Library Trustees Laurie Petersen, President | Bill Frazier, Vice President | Raheela Gill Anwar, Secretary Joe McGowan, Treasurer | Brian Johnson | Keta McCarthy | Lois Neustadt
When the school doors close, ours are open. After school, nights and weekends, the library is here for you. Read, study, meet with friends, or stop in for a book or DVD. We want you to know that we appreciate your visit!
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Winnetka-Northfield Library Foundation Library Closings
April 20.................... Easter Sunday April 25................. Closed 9am-1pm for staff training May 25....... Memorial Day Weekend May 26....................... Memorial Day
Library Hours
Teen Volunteers Needed
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. The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any individual who plans to attend any program at the library and who requires a special accommodation, or anyone who has questions regarding accessibility to the library, is requested to phone the Winnetka Library at (847) 446-7220 or the Northfield Branch Library at (847) 446-5990.
Special thanks to Family Service of WinnetkaNorthfield and the Winnetka Historical Society for partnering with us to present community programs.
We’re looking for high school volunteers to help with special projects and children’s programs. Interested? Email us at teen@ winnetkalibrary.org.