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ADULT
ART & CULTURE
Faith Ringgold: The Story Quilts and Paintings
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Art historian Jeff Mishur will share and discuss the work of award-winning artist and author Faith Ringgold with a focus on Ringgold's painted story quilts. These works pertain to important themes, including the challenges faced by women artists, the relationship between "fine art" and "craft," and African American history.
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 7PM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Why do we kiss under a mistletoe? Why do we decorate with poinsettias? Where did the jolly old man in the red suit come from anyway? Educational entertainer Martina Mathisen portrays Maria Moore, daughter of famed poet Clement Clarke Moore, author of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, presenting fascinating stories about how American Christmas traditions developed.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: The Story of the Sonnets
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 3PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Actress Debra Ann Miller portrays poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning as she shares the story of her courtship and elopement with her husband Robert Browning and the famous sonnets they inspired.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Chair Yoga
FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 3 & 17, JANUARY 7 & 21, FEBRUARY 4 & 18, 10AM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER Join certified yoga instructor Isabel Raci for gentle chair yoga and guided meditation.
Patient, Family, Provider: A Team for Sharing Health Care Decisions
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER When confronted with illness, patients and their families often face a multitude of challenging, sometimes life-changing, decisions. Join a discussion with Dr. Kelly Michelson, Director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, to explore the changes in health care decision making over time and to learn how patients and families can maximize their role in health care decisions to ensure that their medical care is personalized to their needs.
HOME
How to Declutter Your Home and Get Organized
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Ali Wenzke, author of The Art of Happy Moving, will help you declutter and get organized for the new year. Ali offers tips on how to make your home feel simplified and fabulous.
HISTORY
Our Lady of Angels Fire: 63rd Anniversary Presentation
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER The horrific fire at the Our Lady of Angels School, in what Charles Dickens, as portrayed by actor Terry Lynch, reflects on his life, and discusses some of his best loved holiday works including A Christmas Carol and The Cricket on the Hearth.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7PM
ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER
is now known as the Austin neighborhood, changed fire codes in schools forever. Join "Chicago's History Cop" Ray Johnson as he unpacks the tragic event that occurred in December 1958, and how this event continues to affect our lives today.
Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER It was a day that would live in infamy - December 7, 1941. Battlefield expert Robert Mueller reviews how and why the Japanese almost wiped out the U.S. Pacific Fleet in one fell swoop. Using individual stories from the men who responded to the attack, Mueller presents the tactics and the consequences of the most treacherous assault ever launched upon American soil.
Life in a Japanese American Internment Camp
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 7PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans on the West Coast were forced into incarceration camps in remote areas of the country. Of the 120,000 Japanese Americans incarcerated, twothirds were American-born and many were children. Historian and librarian Sarah Okner, a descendant of internees, shares photos and details of daily life in an internment camp, and the profound effects it had on those living there.
Audrey Hepburn: Graceful Legend
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Audrey Hepburn was one of the most beloved figures of the twentieth century. Learn many personal stories about Ms. Hepburn (including her fascinating connection to Anne Frank), as well as enjoy scenes from her greatest films, such as Roman Holiday, Funny Face, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
In the Belly of the Beast: Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . in Chicago
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER On his way to the mountaintop, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made several stops in Chicago, hoping to assert his particular form of civil disobedience in the North. Join historian Clarence Goodman in exploring the rise of race issues around the city and stories of how Dr. King took on Mayor Richard J. Daley to push for better living conditions.
Who Was Typhoid Mary? A Virtual Talk with Leslie Goddard
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join historian Leslie Goddard as she discusses the infamous Typhoid Mary, an Irish immigrant cook who infected dozens of New Yorkers with typhoid fever between 1900 and 1907. Tracked down through detective work, she was finally taken into custody and quarantined on an island off Manhattan, where she died decades later. This fascinating lecture tells the remarkable story of the woman who is remembered as the first "healthy" carrier of a deadly virus.
African American Heroes and Sheroes
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 6PM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER As a backdrop to her own family’s dreams and goals, Linda Gorham reveals the stories of African American men and women who broke color barriers and had noteworthy accomplishments—often despite difficult circumstances. Gorham incorporates story, music, photographs, personal narrative, quotes, and interesting facts to commemorate their achievements.
Celebrities from the North Shore
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Throughout its history, the North Shore has been home to many national and international celebrities. Join the Winnetka Historical Society's curator, Dr. Meagan McChesney, as she focuses on three of the North Shore's best-known celebrities: actress Ann Margaret, artist Anita Willets-Burnham, and longtime Secretary of State Harold L. Ickes.
A World of Innovation: Building the 1893 World’s Fair
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER In the six months the World’s Fair was open, no fewer than 26 million visitors from around the world passed through its gleaming gates. In less than two years, Chicago pulled off the singular feat of converting little more than marsh into a city-within-ina-city, replete with moving sidewalks, potable water, and inventions to boggle the mind, including a ride called the Ferris Wheel that could hold upwards of 2,000 passengers
THE GREAT BRITISH
BAKING TOUR
Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by The Great British Baking Show television series, aired on PBS. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. She’ll translate the trickiest parts of British recipes for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen. Pick up useful travel tips as well, just in case you’d like to create your own tour!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER at a time. Longtime Chicago Architecture Center docent Kevin Griebenow will show us just how remarkable the Fair was, and why the Windy City has always been second to none.
FOOD & DRINK
Cookie Exchange
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies, and a copy of the recipe, to share and exchange with fellow baking enthusiasts. Hot chocolate, coffee, and containers to take the cookies home will be provided.
Holiday Cocktails from around the World
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 7PM ADULTS 21+ • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join local mixologist Cheryl Heisler of Mixed metaPours as she demonstrates how to make festive cocktails. Ingredient lists will be provided one week in advance for all those who want to mix with Cheryl.
Bake Along: Cranberry Apricot Scones
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 7PM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join us virtually and bake along at home with Bill the Baker! In this presentation, Bill the Baker will demonstrate his basic recipe for scones. The recipe is considered basic because, once mastered, you’ll be able to create endless options based on your favorite flavors. Bill will show you how to substitute and mix and match ingredients so that your dessert complements your tastes. Once you register, you will receive the list of ingredients and instructions.
FUN & GAMES
Games for Grown-Ups
FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 10, JANUARY 21, FEBRUARY 11, 5-10PM • ADULTS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER Join your neighbors for game night at the Library. Play board games, card games, charades, and more.
Learn and Play Bridge
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 22 & 29, FEBRUARY 19 & 26, 1PM • ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER Learn to play or improve your duplicate bridge game with expert player Ivan Figueredo. He will provide a lesson and supervise games. Bring your own bidding box or use the Library's.
New Year, New Love
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 6:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER The pandemic has caused many singles to focus on finding a special person to share their life with. In this workshop, you will learn the most common stumbling blocks that can prevent you from finding the right person, the four essential steps to overcome these blocks, and how to begin creating a road map that will lead you to your best matches.
POETRY & PUBLICATION
Poetry Open Mic
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Would you like a welcoming audience for your poetry? Back by popular demand, this event will spotlight beginning and experienced poets alike. Participants will introduce themselves, tell why they like to write poetry, and share up to five of their poems. Winnetka author Charlotte Digregorio will kick off the event by reading some poems from her book, Ripples of Air: Poems of Healing. Non-poets are welcome to be part of the audience.
CLIMATE CHANGE IN ILLINOIS
Learn how climate change will affect Chicagoland and Illinois from Dr. Trent Ford, the Illinois State Climatologist. This program will examine future weather events, rainfall, temperature changes, and effects on wildlife and major water sources.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7PM
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The Late-Blooming Novelist: Navigating the World of Publication
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 7PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER North Shore author Scott Spires will guide you through the process of getting your novel published if you don’t have an agent. Scott will discuss the writing and publication of his novel, Abandon All Hope, and walk you through the ins and outs of how fiction publishing works today. What kind of publishers can you contact without an agent, how do you find them and how do you close the deal?
TRAVEL
Awesome Australia!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER G’day, mate! With original photographs and a deep well of stories, world traveler Brian Michalski illuminates ten months of backpacking and working in the Land Down Under. Learn about the country’s fascinating history, grand traditions, chic urban life, charming slang, deadly animals and Aboriginal influences. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
Virtual Walking Tour of St . Petersburg, Russia
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Join us in exploring St. Petersburg with tour guide Olga Cardamone. Cardamone grew up in St. Petersburg and has been enchanted by Russia's rich history since she was a young girl. On this virtual tour, you will have an opportunity to see all the highlights of this gorgeous city of glorious royalty, majestic canal views, and onion-shaped domes.
Armchair Tour of the Solar System
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER Explore our solar system without stepping foot outside! We will showcase some of the latest NASA spacecraft images of the sun, planets, asteroids, comets, and everything in between.
MUSIC
Paul Simon: The Solo Years
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER Simon & Garfunkel were the most successful musical duo of the sixties, but called it quits in 1970. From the breakup until his retirement in 2018, Paul Simon continued to produce popular music. We’ll celebrate Simon’s unique ability to write solo music of consequence for over 50 years.
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL
Financial Planning Appointments
TUESDAYS, DECEMBER 14, JANUARY 11 & FEBRUARY 8, 10AM & 11AM • ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER Do you have questions about how to invest, budget, or safeguard your finances? Schedule a free, one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner® .
Small Business Mentoring with SCORE
WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 15, JANUARY 26 & FEBRUARY 16, 7PM & 8PM • ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER SCORE North Cook & Lake counties provides mentoring to local small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Current and potential entrepreneurs can benefit from the experience of retired volunteer executives to develop business plans and grow businesses. Register for a one-hour appointment with our SCORE volunteer.
ADULT FICTION An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depressionera America. ADULT FICTION A budding dark sorceress determined not to use her formidable powers uncovers yet more secrets about the workings of her world. ADULT FICTION Escaping from Paris in 1942 after the arrest of her father, a Polish Jew, a graduate student finds refuge in a small mountain town, where she forges identity documents to help hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis.
ADULT FICTION After their recent real-life murder case, the members of the Thursday Murder Club are looking forward to some peace and quiet at their posh retirement village, until an unexpected visitor arrives. ADULT FICTION In an age of confusion, fear, and loss, Hanif Abdurraqib uses music and culture as a lens through which to view our world, so that we might better understand ourselves. ADULT FICTION In a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever, and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. The extraordinary life of Addie LaRue is a dazzling adventure.
ADULT NONFICTION An Emmy Awardwinning writer and activist describes the harrowing years she spent fighting leukemia and how she learned to live again while forging connections with other survivors of profound illness and suffering.
TEEN Queen Bitterblue of Monsea has been rebuilding her kingdom for nearly five years when she learns about the magical land to the east where people and animals perform feats greater than even the most impressive Grace. ADULT NONFICTION To Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun-it's a way of life. After years of running a laundry camp, he's ready to share his tips and tricks--bringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore.
TEEN Austin Szerba narrates the end of humanity as he and his best friend Robby accidentally unleash an army of giant, unstoppable bugs and uncover the secrets of a decadesold experiment gone terribly wrong.
YOUTH Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection. YOUTH Bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. Twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. ADULT NONFICTION An unflinching, powerful memoir by Michelle Zauner about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.
TEEN Morgan finds her crew of fellow outcasts, blasts music like there’s no tomorrow, discovers what being black means to her, and finally puts her mental health first.
YOUTH Dear Librarian is a thank you to anyone who has offered a child love and support during a difficult time. Enjoy this warm story as Lydia and the librarian discover a world beyond their walls, one that sparkled with spectacular joy.
