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How to Register For An Event REGISTRATION IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Program registration begins at 9am Saturday, August 29.

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Your Library is Always Open We've missed you! Thank you for your continued support and patience as we safely resume services to our community.

We're happy that so many of you have enjoyed your digital library these past few months. We have added the latest bestsellers, cut our wait times in half, shared our latest recommendations, and caught up with you at our live online storytimes and events.

If you haven't yet explored our offerings, please see the next page for information about our favorite services. Our librarians are always here to help you get started: 847-446-7220 or eref@winnetkalibrary.org

Virtual Programing For the safety and health of our community, we will be offering virtual programming for the foreseeable future.

How to Attend a Virtual Program Register for the program by phone or on our Library website (see instructions in sidebar to the left). Once you've registered, information on how to connect virtually using Zoom will be emailed to you the day of the program.

You can attend a program in one of the following ways:

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Upcoming Classes You Might Find Helpful Introduction to Zoom and Videoconferencing

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Zoom is a popular tool for online videoconferencing, from one-on-one chats to large formal lectures. With Zoom, you can see other participants, a demonstration screen, or a PowerPoint presentation or video. This class will show you how to use Zoom and a few competitive products such as FaceTime and Skype.

Your Library at Home WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

If you liked... then you'll like Are you looking for something new to read or watch? Maybe some new ideas for your kids or teens?

Let our librarians help you find your next favorite title by trying Found4You. You fill out a quick form indicating your preferences, and get four recommendations (of any format you choose) handpicked by a librarian, just for you. The form is available on our website or you can call the library for help.

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Erin's

Adult Fiction Recommendations

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Adult Non-Fiction Recommendations

If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens...

If you liked Becoming

by Michelle Obama...

Books in which the natural world plays a major character in a young person’s coming-of-age tale.

Real-life stories of extraordinary women—from many differing occupations, eras, and walks of life.

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood Let’s No One Get Hurt by Jon Pineda The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

If you liked Little Fires Everywhere

by Celeste Ng...

• The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and the Making of an American Dynasty by Susan Page • She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman by Erica Armstrong Dunbar • Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda Hirshman • All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung

Secrets, tensions, and mistakes blow families apart.

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The Leavers by Lisa Ko Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid Digging to America by Anne Tyler Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks

If you liked The Splendid and the Vile

by Erik Larson...

Non-fiction that reads like fiction to illuminate the many heroes, villains, and decisions that won WWII. • • • •

If you liked The Starless Sea

by Erin Morgenstern...

If you liked Between the World and Me

by Ta-Nehisi Coates...

Magical books, mysterious doors, and secret societies everywhere.

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The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo The Binding by Bridget Collins

How America’s racial history continually echoes in contemporary everyday lives.

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If you liked The Vanishing Half

by Brit Bennett...

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The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin Breathe by Imani Perry The Fire This Time by Jesmyn Ward The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

If you liked On Immunity: An Inoculation

by Eula Biss...

Complex characters who navigate race throughout the decades.

• Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi • The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray • The Travelers by Regina Porter • Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones • A Kind of Freedom by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

Code Name: Lise by Larry Loftis The Last Lion by William Manchester Agent Zigzag by Ben Macintyre Appeasement by Tim Bouverie

Readable histories of diseases, their cures, and how the people within our society have responded to each.

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Pale Rider by Laura Spinney Pandemic 1918 by Catharine Arnold The Pandemic Century by Mark Honigsbaum The Great Influenza by John Barry

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

Stephanie's Cookbook Recommendations If you liked The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman... then you'll like Half Baked Harvest Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard.

If you liked the cookbooks

by Gwyneth Paltrow... then you'll like the cookbooks by Chrissy Teigen.

Melissa's

Youth Fiction Recommendations If you liked the Harry Potter series

by J. K. Rowling...

Series of fantasy books with well developed worlds featuring relatable characters.

• Magyk by Angie Sage (1st in the Septimus Heap series) • Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins (1st in the Underland series) • The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (1st in the Unwanteds series) • The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer (1st in the Land of Stories series)

If you liked Because of Mr. Terupt

by Rob Buyea...

Real kids doing normal everyday things and growing up.

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The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Ivy & Bean by Annie Barrows Blended by Sharon Draper Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai

If you liked The Bad Guys series

by Aaron Blabey...

Funny books, funny things, funny people (or sharks), funny situations.

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The 13-Story Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths The Terrible Two series by Mac Barnett My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series by Mo O'Hara Julius Zebra series by Gary Northfield

If you liked the I Survived series

by Lauren Tarshis...

Historical fiction that describes life before you were born.

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The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac

If you liked Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans by Michelle Tam and Henry Fong... then you'll like Simply Keto

by Suzanne Ryan.

If you liked the cookbooks of Edna Lewis... then you'll like Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking

by Toni Tipton-Martin.

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Movie Recommendations If you liked Knives Out... then you'll like Gosford Park Whodunit fans should love this period piece set in 1930's England, with a corpse, lots of suspects between upstairs/downstairs, and a little comedy, too.

It'll keep you guessing until the very end. Starring Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith, and Clive Owen.

If you liked 1917... then you'll like Paths Of Glory One of Stanley Kubrick's early works, set in the trenches of the First World War, unit commander Kirk Douglas deals with the fallout of his platoon being court-martialed after a failed offensive.

If you liked Joker... then you'll like V For Vendetta For comic book movies with an adult theme, try this cult favorite set in a dystopian England where a masked avenger may or may not be the key to lead people to a revolution; based on the classic graphic novel.

If you liked Ready or Not... then you'll like You're Next Lots of twists and turns and carnage in this update of the home invasion thriller featuring a very dysfunctional family.

A new Library service!

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A personalized list of 4 items handpicked by a Library staff member.

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ADULT BOOK CLUBS

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BOOK CLUBS

FOUL PLAY: MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION

Join us via Zoom.

Register for the book discussion on our Library website and information on how to connect virtually using Zoom will be emailed to you the day of the program.

TRUE STORY: NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION WEDNESDAYS, 7PM • ADULTS • REGISTER • LED BY ERIN COLLINS

Book lovers come together to talk about books on a variety of topics like true crime, medicine, memoirs, biographies, science, economics, and much more.

SEPTEMBER 9 • VIRTUAL The Women with Silver Wings: The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II by Katherine Sharp Landdeckt OCTOBER 14 • VIRTUAL The Ghosts of Eden Park: The Bootleg King, the Women Who Pursued Him, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz-Age America

by Karen Abbott NOVEMBER 11 • VIRTUAL Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou

WEDNESDAYS, 11:30AM • ADULTS • REGISTER • LED BY BETSY GRIEBENOW & ERIN COLLINS

This book group chews over mysteries from around the globe.

SEPTEMBER 16 • VIRTUAL The Alienist by Caleb Carr OCTOBER 21 • VIRTUAL Joyland by Stephen King NOVEMBER 18 • VIRTUAL Trace Elements by Donna Leon

CLUE: A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB TUESDAYS, 7:30PM • ADULTS • REGISTER • LED BY MELISSA MORGAN

Join a lively discussion about all types of mystery books, ranging from true crime, dark thrillers, police procedurals and historical mysteries.

SEPTEMBER 8 • VIRTUAL The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz OCTOBER 13 • VIRTUAL Murder in E Minor by Robert Goldsborough NOVEMBER 10 • VIRTUAL Moonlight Downs by Adrian Hyland

ADULT PROGRAMS ART HISTORY Answering the Call: Artists of the Harlem Renaissance MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Between the world wars, African American artists answered a call to action from Professor Alain Locke. Diverse in style, these artists often told the story of important events in African American history. Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses artists associated with this movement, including Aaron Douglass, Augusta Savage, Archibald Motley, Jr., James Van Der Zee, and Jacob Lawrence.

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Mary Cassatt: An American Impressionist in Paris TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Mary Cassatt worked as an artist and businesswoman in an age when most women of her station were restricted to the home. Despite this, she was able to work within her social structure to achieve success by painting private domestic subjects and subjects derived from the everyday life of modern women. Art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss a selection of works and themes that Cassatt pursued during her career.

HISTORY In Honor of John Lennon’s 80th Birthday MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

The 10-year period from the Beatles break up in 1970 to John Lennon's tragic murder in 1980 was a fascinating period of highs and lows for the ex-Beatle. Using performance and interview clips, Gary Wenstrup explores Lennon’s solo career. Special attention will be given to "Imagine," perhaps John's greatest musical gift to the world.

Hell Hath No Fury: The Wicked, Wild, and Wonderful Women of the Windy City TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Musician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman talks about the truly impactful women from Chicago’s history.

Author Event - The Ghost Army: Conning the Third Reich THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 6:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

To honor the 75th anniversary of the Allies’ victory in Europe in World War II, authors Gerry and Janet Souter’s presenta-

ADULT PROGRAMS tion is based on their book: The Ghost Army: Conning the Third Reich. It tells the little-known story about a top secret army unit that worked behind the scenes to deceive the Nazi High Command and help defeat the German Army.

The Great Migration and the Great War WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Musician, historian, and radio personality Clarence Goodman talks about how the Great War brought about the Great Migration and how it permanently changed the American landscape.

DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES Louisa May Alcott SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 3PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us for this portrayal of beloved author Louisa May Alcott by award-winning actress Leslie Goddard. Miss Alcott shares stories of her poverty-filled childhood, her struggles to succeed as a writer, and how her most famous novel Little Women came to be.

The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns and Elections MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

picion would still persist. Were these at the root of “The Salem Witch Trials?” Learn the true story of Rebeka Nurse (portrayed by Jessica Michna) who became one of those unlucky residents.

DIY Starting Your Own Etsy Shop THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 6PM ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

This program helps you through the first steps of opening up your own shop on Etsy.

Brush Calligraphy Basics SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 10AM ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Artist and entrepreneur Audrey Ko will tell us how to get started in brush calligraphy.

Handmade Notebook Cover Class MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6:30PM ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Create a notebook cover that fits your personality and recycle at the same time. Artist Shari Pontillo will show you how to create a one-of-a-kind cover.

Craft supplies will be available for pickup at the Library.

HOME & GARDEN Introduction to Fermenting Vegetables

Growing and Using Mushrooms THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 , 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This class will show you how to grow and preserve mushrooms and how to make the most of these culinary treasures.

Test your problem-solving skills in an epic adventure! No experience is needed to play.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This class will discuss cleaning up the garden after the harvest is in, preparing the soil for the following spring, winterizing garden tools, fall planting, dealing with excess from the harvest, and preparing for next year's garden.

Erin, Librarian and resident King expert, will test your knowledge of the author and the universe he created. Sign up as a team or go solo! A fun 1,000-piece puzzle will be awarded to the winner.

Organizing 101: Organize Anything, Anywhere SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 3PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Professional organizer Jennifer Barnes highlights the different types of organizers and how our personalities impact how we must organize in order to be effective.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Business Mentoring THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 17, OCTOBER 15 & NOVEMBER 19, 9AM–12PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Get free small business advice from SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer business mentors and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Goode Rebeka Nurse: The Salem Witch Trials

Fall Vegetable Gardening

Work from Home: Tips for the Solo Entrepreneur

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Vegetable gardening does not have to end when summer does. Mark Lyons will review how to prepare your garden for the Fall and discuss what vegetables are ideal for planting and harvest during this season.

Whether you are selfemployed or new to working from home, working alone has a unique set of challenges.

Entrepreneur Julie Kittredge will talk about making the best use of your time.

It was a new world. The settlers from England gained a foothold in the verdant land called “Amerika.” Old traditions would be laid aside, new ones instituted. Greed, jealousy and sus-

THURSDAYS , SEPTEMBER 10 & 24, OCTOBER 8 & 22, 6PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Virtual Trivia Night: Stephen King

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Dungeons & Dragons

Activities for a Productive Garden Next Year

Mr. Lincoln (as portrayed by Kevin Wood) describes his many interesting campaign and election experiences over a long and eventful career.

Food writer Emily Paster will take us through the hows and whys of vegetable fermentation.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Call of Cthulhu RPG THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7PM ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Join us for a scary game of Call of Cthulhu! Set in the 1920s, we will explore a haunted tale of monsters and ghosts.

Virtual Trivia Night SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 6PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

We're calling all trivia buffs to show off your expert knowledge at our virtual Trivia Night! Form a team with family and friends, or show us all up as a solo player!

Resumes: Job Search Like A Pro MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn how to position yourself as a top candidate. Attendees will receive a complimentary resume review.

CURRENT TOPICS Consuming and Discussing Political News THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 10AM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Professor Gary Midkiff talks about how we can be wellinformed citizens and have thoughtful discussions with others in an age of information glut.

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ADULT PROGRAMS

Learn how to use the new WNPLD App!

Your Library at Home WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1:30PM • ADULTS VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Use our new app to discover your next book or find a virtual class to attend. Instantly check out digital books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, graphic novels, and more, all from the comfort of your home. Our selection is bigger than ever, and wait times are shorter than ever. Read The New York Times on your iPad, listen to the latest bestseller on your phone, learn a new skill with Lynda.com, or research your investments with Value Line.

Introduction to Zoom and Videoconferencing WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Zoom is a popular tool for online videoconferencing, from oneon-one chats to large formal lectures. With Zoom, you can see other participants, a demonstration screen, or a PowerPoint presentation or video. This class will show you how to use Zoom and a few competitive products such as FaceTime and Skype.

How to Host a Successful Zoom Meeting WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This class will teach you how to host a successful Zoom event, either in a business context or just to meet up with friends. We

will discuss Zoom etiquette, show you how to schedule and set up meetings, and review the settings needed to run a meeting smoothly and securely.

DIY and Designed Greeting Cards with Online Services WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Do you want to make your own greeting cards on your computer, tablet or smartphone? You can start from scratch, use a template, an app, or one of the many card-making software products. This class will review the different options, and show you how to print, email or text cards to your recipients.

Cut the Cord WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Are you paying hundreds of dollars a month for a thousand channels that you never watch? This class will review the many alternative ways to get broadcast and premium TV, movies, etc. without having to pay a fortune.

Introduction to your iPhone or iPad WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This class focuses on the settings and basic operation of your iPhone or iPad. Includes internet access, privacy, notifications, backups, and other features that will help you use your iPhone or iPad more effectively.

PHOTO SERIES Digitizing and Archiving Family Photos

Photo Editing with Your iPhone or iPad (2-Part Class)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

WEDNESDAYS, NOVEMBER 4 & 11, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Do you have tubs of old family pictures sitting in your basement, or slides that mom and dad took to document your childhood? Learn how to easily digitize photos and slides and share them with your family.

Organizing and Sharing Photos on Windows WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn how to organize and share photos on your Windows 10 PC so that you will find what you are looking for, without having to go through hundreds (or thousands) of photos every time.

Using the Camera on Your iPhone or iPad WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

This class will cover the basic operation of the camera. Topics include transferring pictures, basic editing, and how to upload your photos to a photo processor (such as Walgreens or CVS) to print them.

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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 third party apps that offer editing features not included in your iPhone or iPad's default apps. This is a two-session class, and we recommend that students sign up for both part 1 and part 2.

Video Editing with Your iPhone or iPad WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Your iPhone/iPad is a powerful video camera. This class will teach you how to use Apple’s free iMovie app to edit your videos. Cut out parts you don’t want, add transitions, combine videos into a single segment, and more.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

It’s Fall, Y’all! A Special Storytime SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 11AM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

all ages

Let's celebrate the changing of the leaves and the new fall season! We will read books, sing songs, and do a fun themed craft. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

Bedtime Stories TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1, 15 & 29, OCTOBER 13 & 27, NOVEMBER 10 & 24, 6:30PM • ALL AGES VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us for some of our favorite bedtime stories, songs, and rhymes - pajamas and stuffed animals welcome!

All Ages Storytime THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 3– NOVEMBER 19, 10:30AM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Singing, dancing, stories, and bubbles!

Grandparents’ Day Storytime SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2PM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Celebrate Grandparents' Day with a storytime honoring these special people in our lives. Whether they live near or far, a virtual setting means that all are welcome—so invite the whole crew! We'll read stories, sing songs, and share hugs with a special craft. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

Saturday Morning Dance Party with Mr. Jon & Friends SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 10:30AM ALL AGES • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Put on your dancing shoes for a morning children's concert from Mr. Jon & Friends. You'll laugh! You'll wiggle! You'll dance your way into Saturday!

families Dinosaur Adventures with T-Rexplorers SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2PM FAMILIES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Kids, come on a mini adventure with T-Rexplorers as we tell you tales of things you will see on a real dinosaur dig. We’ll read you a story written by a young Jr. Paleontologist while we show you 5 different clues that dinosaurs did exist! See real dinosaur fossils and have some fun!

Family Science WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 21 & NOVEMBER 18, 6:30PM • FAMILIES • VIRTUAL REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Marshmallow Constellations Make the Big Dipper, Little Dipper or Orion’s Belt out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Tie-Dye With Sharpies Tie-dye fabric instantly with colored Sharpies or other markers. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Free Your Toys From Ice Some of your toys have been frozen in ice and you can free them with science, instead of waiting for them to thaw!

Beforehand, freeze some toys in ice cube trays or small plastic containers. There’s a secret to freezing them and another for thawing, so make sure you register in advance. We’ll email the ingredients on November 11.

Families Learn Together Social Justice Book Club

Craft and Give Back SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 20, OCTOBER 18 & NOVEMBER 15, 2PM • FAMILIES • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Join us as we work on fun projects to help local charitable causes! We'll learn about each charity organization and then create items to donate. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

SEPTEMBER’S PROJECT DIY dog and cat toys for the AntiCruelty Society of Chicago

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, OCTOBER 12 & NOVEMBER 9, 7PM • FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 9 & UP • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

OCTOBER’S PROJECT Make homemade cards for children in various local hospitals.

Children ages 9 and up and their family members are invited to this monthly book club. We will read middle grade fiction with a social justice theme, holding a virtual Zoom meeting each month to discuss the book and learn together.

NOVEMBER’S PROJECT Make no-sew blankets for the local chapter of Project LINUS.

SEPTEMBER'S BOOK A Good Kind of Trouble, by Lisa Moore Ramee

Spooky Stories for the Whole Family WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 6:30PM FAMILIES • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Cozy up to our virtual fireplace and listen to a collection of scary stories.

OCTOBER'S BOOK New Kid, by Jerry Craft NOVEMBER'S BOOK Front Desk, by Kelly Yang

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ADULT PROGRAMS YOUTH

birth to 4 years

voting cards, and then vote for a favorite book. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

ages 5–8

Bright Beginnings

Kid Citizen

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 – NOVEMBER 25, 10:30AM • 0-18 MONTHS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2, OCTOBER 7 & NOVEMBER 4, 4PM AGES 5-8 • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Listen to stories and songs with your baby to help their love of language grow!

Baby Doll Storytime FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 18, OCTOBER 16 & NOVEMBER 20, 10:30AM • AGES 2-4 • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Bring your own baby doll and join us for a special storytime where we'll learn how to interact with our babies through song, fingerplay, and behavioral skills. A great practice for children expecting a new sibling!

SEPTEMBER 2 Let’s Talk about Where We Live!

We’ll read stories, draw pictures, and share our favorite things about Illinois and Winnetka, Northfield, and Kenilworth. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

OCTOBER 7 Let's Talk about How We Could Make Where We Live a Better Place!

What would you like to see in your community? We'll read stories, share ideas, and use art supplies to model our dream community! All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

NOVEMBER 4 Let’s Talk about Voting!

We’ll read stories, decorate our own

LEGO Mania, Jr. TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 8, OCTOBER 13 & NOVEMBER 10, 4:30PM • AGES 5-8 • VIRTUAL REGISTER

We're back with more LEGO fun—virtually! We'll host a fun themed build every month, using the LEGO bricks and other building blocks you have at home.

Learn and Play Chess SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, OCTOBER 11 & NOVEMBER 8, 2PM AGES 7 & UP • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Build critical thinking, logic, and memory skills with chess.

Expert chess player Ivan Figueredo provides a lesson and supervises play.

Full STEAM Ahead!

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 21 & NOVEMBER 18, 4PM • AGES 5 & UP • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Let's learn all about STEAM together! We'll do a simple, fun experiment with items found around the house, and learn the science behind why it works. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

ages 9–13 Dungeons & Dragons 5e THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 3 & 17, OCTOBER 1 & 15 & NOVEMBER 12, 4PM • AGES 9 & UP • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Get ready to test your problemsolving skills in an epic adventure! Bring your own character or use a premade one. No experience needed to play.

Sewing Basics for Kids TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 4PM AGES 9-13 • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn how to hand sew a face mask. All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

Middle Grade Fiction Book Club TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15, OCTOBER 20 & NOVEMBER 17, 4PM • AGES 9-13 • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Please join us to chat about and explore some of our favorite books. We'll end each program with an at-home activity inspired by the title we're discussing.

SEPTEMBER’S BOOK Doodleville, by Chad Sell OCTOBER’S BOOK The Parker Inheritance,

by Varian Johnson NOVEMBER’S BOOK Inspector Flytrap,

by Tom Angleberger

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Maker Club MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 19 & NOVEMBER 23, 4PM • AGES 9-13 • VIRTUAL REGISTER

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Let’s Make a Zine Get your creative juices flowing and join us to learn how to make a zine. A zine is a self-created magazine that you make and fill with whatever you want! All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library, then join us virtually to share or work on your zine with others.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Let’s Make Slime It's that time again! In celebration of all things icky and sticky, we're challenging you to add the best mix-ins to your slime.

All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library, then join us virtually to share how you amplified your creations.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Let’s Make Paint Chip Art Starting to think about holidays presents or just want to redecorate your room? All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions, then join us virtually to share your projects.

Art Explorers TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 22, OCTOBER 20 & NOVEMBER 3, 4PM AGES 9-13 • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn some fun painting techniques with watercolor paints.

All registrants may pick up a craft supply kit with instructions from the Winnetka Library.

Spooky Stories (Extra Spooky Edition!)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:15PM • AGES 9 & UP • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Cozy up to our virtual fireplace and listen to a collection of scary stories that might keep you up at night.

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Teen Advisory Board MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14, OCTOBER 5 & NOVEMBER 2, 4PM TEEN • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join our new Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! We'll go over the books and movies you like, the programs you want to see at the Library, and other projects just for you.

Teen Social Justice Book Club THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 24, OCTOBER 22 & NOVEMBER 19, 4PM • TEEN • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

We'll discuss a new social justice-themed book each month, learn from each together, and work together virtually to come up with a related project to benefit our community.

SEPTEMBER’S BOOK I'm Not Dying with You Tonight, by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones OCTOBER’S BOOK The 57 Bus, by Dashka Slater

Tarot for Teens SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM TEEN • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn the very basics of how to read Tarot cards, then receive a 5-minute reading of your own!

Arcade Club

Ages 9-13

Do you love video games?

Well, we have a brand-new club for you!

We will be going on an island tour in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Grab your Switch and your Dodo Code so you can show off your island design skills.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 @ 4pm

Find it at: tinyurl.com/y5gep4c4

NOVEMBER’S BOOK Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card, by Sara Saedi

This one's for teens only!

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS

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SPOOKY GAMES More of a fan of Five Nights at Freddy's than Animal Crossing?

In the spirit of Halloween, let's talk about our favorite spooky games! We'll share recommendations for games and books alike.

Banned Book Week Readaloud DAILY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10AM YOUTUBE

Censorship is a dead end.

Find your freedom to read.

Celebrate Banned Books Week 2020 with us as we share a new readaloud of a challenged or censored book on YouTube each day from Sunday, September 27 through Saturday, October 3.

Dinovember Readaloud FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10AM • YOUTUBE

Dinosaurs deserve their own month too! Celebrate Dinovember with us as we share a new readaloud of a dinosaur story on YouTube each Friday in November.

TUESDAY, October 27 @ 4pm

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