The Source | Fall 2022

FALL September – November 2022

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Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District

FALL

INTO FUN AT THE LIBRARY

ARTOBER A month-long celebration of arts and creativity.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A LIBRARY CARD? Explore everything your library card gives you.

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YOUTH HALLOWEEN FUN Upcoming events!

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LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

ADULT BOOK CLUBS . . . . 3 ADULT . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . 7 THE STUDIO . . . . . . . . 8 YOUTH . . . . . . . . . . .10

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A

LIBRARY CARD? Explore everything your Library card gives you!

How to Register for an Event ONLINE RESERVATION Log onto www.wnpld.org and under "events" you will find the events calendar. Locate the program of interest and register.

PHONE/EMAIL REGISTRATION You may call (847) 446-7220 or email eref@wnpld.org.

CANCELLATION If your plans change after registering, please let us know 24 hours in advance so we can invite another guest to take your spot.

Do You Have a Library Card?

HOW TO GET ONE Residents, property owners, and renters in the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District are eligible for Library cards. Simply stop in the Library with a valid governmentissued ID and proof of address to register! Cards are good for three years and will be auto-renewed for those still residing in the District. Learn more at: wnpld.org/ library-card.

Read any way you like

Borrow instead of buy

Learn something new 24/7

Browse books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, comics, magazines, and newspapers.

Check out a backyard movie pack, Nintendo Switch, and more from our Library of Things.

Access our many online resources to research and learn.

Watch movies, documentaries, TV series, and more DVDs, Blu-rays, and apps for your mobile device and smart TV

Study, work, and meet

Entertain your kids—or yourself!

Create in The Studio

The Library is a great place to work and study. We offer quiet, comfortable spaces with wi-fi, printing, scanning, and faxing services.

Attend a wide variety of events that provide entertainment and enrichment opportunities for all ages.

Join us in The Studio, located in the lower level of the Winnetka Library, to try your hand at something new. Join us in a class or drop in for personalized help.

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH Get a Library card

Each new Library card applicant will also receive a tote bag as a token of appreciation while supplies last.

The Source is published in March, June, September & December.

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. Any individual who plans to attend any program at the Library and requires a special accommodation may phone the Winnetka Library at (847) 446-7220 or the Northfield Branch Library at (847) 446-5990.

Use your Library card in September

WNPLD invites our new and existing patrons to enter our weekly drawing for an opportunity to win a gift card to a local restaurant. Every time you check something out, you will be automatically entered into our weekly drawing. A new drawing will be held each week.

GET YOUR LIBRARY CARD TODAY! Details at wnpld.org/library-card

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ADULT BOOK CLUBS

BOOK CLUBS THE NEXT CHAPTER: FICTION BOOK CLUB

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB

3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 11:30AM • ADULTS • REGISTER LED BY BETSY GRIEBENOW & KATHRYN FREEMOND

2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 7PM • ADULTS • REGISTER LED BY STEPHANIE GIRARDI

Come join us as we explore all that popular fiction has to offer.

We'll bring books to life through colorful conversation.

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Check out one of the spotlighted cookbooks, try some recipes and bring a dish to share. The books are available for checkout at the Library and through Hoopla, when available.

SEPTEMBER 15 • WINNETKA LIBRARY The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict OCTOBER 20 • WINNETKA LIBRARY Hidden Pictures, by Jason Rekulak

SEPTEMBER 12 • WINNETKA LIBRARY Not Your Usual Sandwich The Great Grilled Cheese Book, by Eric Greenspan

NOVEMBER 17 • WINNETKA LIBRARY Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus

The Naked Kitchen Veggie Burger Book, by Sarah Davies

CLUE: A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

OCTOBER 10 • WINNETKA LIBRARY Sheet Pan Revolution Sheet Pan Suppers, by Molly Gilbert

2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:30PM • ADULTS • REGISTER LED BY MELISSA MORGAN

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

SEPTEMBER 13 • HYBRID (NORTHFIELD LIBRARY + VIRTUAL) The Aosawa Murders, by Riku Onda OCTOBER 11 • HYBRID (NORTHFIELD LIBRARY + VIRTUAL) The Stranger Diaries, by Elly Griffiths NOVEMBER 8 • HYBRID (NORTHFIELD LIBRARY + VIRTUAL) One Shot Harry, by Gary Phillips

Fall Film Series: Horror

A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches, by Jackie Freeman

Sheet Pan Suppers Meatless, by Raquel Pelzel Nachos for Dinner, by Dan Whalen NOVEMBER 14 • WINNETKA LIBRARY Baking East and West Mooncakes & Milk Bread: Sweet & Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries, by Kristina Cho Baking at the 20th Century Café: Iconic European Desserts from Linzer Torte to Honey Cake, by Michelle Polzine

TRUE STORY: NONFICTION BOOK CLUB 2ND MONTH OF EVERY QUARTER, 7PM • ADULTS • REGISTER LED BY MOLLY SCHOENHERR

4TH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Discuss critically acclaimed nonfiction books with us. Find out for yourself that sometimes fact truly is stranger than fiction.

Register to receive a pre-recorded introduction and critique by our resident film expert Scott Siegel, along with a link to the film on our Hoopla or Kanopy streaming services.

OCTOBER 12 • VIRTUAL Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath, by Bill Browder

September 23 Don’t Look Now Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie see warnings from beyond the grave in Venice.

October 28 Vampire’s Kiss Nicolas Cage flies WAY over the top in this horror-comedy.

November 25 The Stepfather A teenage girl realizes that her new stepdad isn't such a nice guy after all.

BOOKS AT THE BEACH 10:30AM • ADULTS • REGISTER

SEPTEMBER 12 • TOWER ROAD BEACH Looking for your next great read? Join us as we preview the best new titles while enjoying the beach. We’ll meet under the pavilion if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

This program will meet at Tower Road Beach, 899 Sheridan Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093. No beach or parking pass is needed, thanks to our generous partnership with the Winnetka Park District.

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ADULT PROGRAMS ART & CULTURE Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Lee Bey, Chicago-based photographer, author, lecturer, and consultant, will share his photographs and expertise on Chicago’s oftunderappreciated South Side architecture. He will also discuss his book Southern Exposure in which he visits 60 South Side buildings and shares their history.

Berthe Morisot: Woman Impressionist with Jeff Mishur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Berthe Morisot is a major French Impressionist painter who worked beside Degas, Manet, Monet, and Renoir, but has been historically overlooked because she was a woman. Join art historian Jeff Mishur for this illustrated

Heartland History: A History of the Midwest

lecture about her life, art, and relationship to the Impressionist movement.

HISTORY The Windy City on the Air: Chicago and the Golden Age of Radio SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

When radio was new, Chicago was an early epicenter of American broadcasting. This program explores the many groundbreaking efforts of early Chicago radio (including the first soap operas, the first juvenile adventure shows, and the first series dedicated to country music), along with some of the more iconic voices that called Chicago home.

The U-505 Submarine: An Inside Look TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Captured during World War II, the German U-505 submarine has its own exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Scott Hanada, an educator from the Museum, will provide us with an inside look at the submarine through pictures and history.

Chicago Roller Skating History WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Roll down memory lane with author and Chicago roller skating historian Marcie Hill as she discusses 140plus years of Chicago roller skating history. Starting with the first rink in the 1880s, she highlights Chicago's role in the great phenomenon. A recollection for some and a history lesson for others.

The Real von Trapps: From Austria to Vermont with the Family Who Inspired The Sound of Music TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1:30 PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Bill Anderson, friend and biographer of the von Trapp family, will present the real family story—who they were, their real experiences in Austria, and how the film and musical were different from the facts. He will include photos that he was given access to by the family.

The History of Rod Stewart

LOST CHICAGO DEPARTMENT STORES WITH LESLIE GODDARD

Chicago once boasted some of America’s grandest department stores. Historian Leslie Goddard brings to life the Windy City’s fabulous retail past when a trip downtown meant dressing up for lunch at Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, strolling the aisles of Sears for Craftsman tools or redeeming S&H Green Stamps at Wieboldt’s.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

No one takes being a rock star more seriously than Rod Stewart. Fancy sports cars, big hair, flamboyant clothing, and models for wives. He’s unabashedly all in and could be a rock and roll cartoon character except for one little detail…he’s a great singer!

Using performance and interview clips, we’ll trace the arc of Rod’s career from “Maggie May,” “Tonight’s The Night” and the eternally embarrassing “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” to his astoundingly successful interpretations of the Great American Songbook.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

The history of the Midwest is remarkable and often surprising.

Author Cynthia Clampitt will guide a tour of destinations and events across the Greater Midwest that reveal how a region famed for supplying food actually supplied so much more, including iconic images, legendary individuals, and inventions that would change the world.

Hollywood Style: Icons of Fashion MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Classic Hollywood stars and the fashions they wore both on-screen and off were influential style inspiration for moviegoers around the world. Film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek presents the daring wardrobe choices and revolutionary makeup innovations of the stars as well as their legacies today.

DRAMATIC PERFORMANCES Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Actor Terry Lynch returns as Andrew Carnegie, one of the wealthiest men in American history, and expounds on his success and philanthropy, including the project that led to the establishment of free public libraries.

Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER

Edith was an impressive woman: fiercely intellectual, unapologetically opinionated,

ADULT PROGRAMS and often prickly. To bring Edith to life, author Andrea Friederici Ross teamed up with historian and performer Ellie Carlson to produce a twowoman show about Edith.

Ellie will walk off the page as Edith to join Andrea as she discusses her book and the extraordinary life it portrays.

TRAVEL A Visit to the Netherlands and Belgium: Windmills, Tulips and More WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Travel with Eugene Flynn as he explores the world’s largest tulip festival, the art of Rubens and Rembrandt, and wonderful chocolate vendors. Follow along on a river cruise that begins in Amsterdam and travels through areas of the Netherlands and Belgium showcasing their geography and history.

A Glimpse of Indian Culture SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER

Learn about the Indian diaspora, cuisine, and traditions as we explore the history and cultural diversity of South Asia.

Tastings will be provided.

FOOD & DRINK Fall Cookie Decorating MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER

Pastry chef and culinary instructor Kelly Dull will show you tips and techniques for decorating a set of 4 cookies, perfect for fall!

Perfectly Pumpkin: Cooking Class TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 6:30 PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient with much potential just waiting to be tapped in

your kitchen. Follow along at home with this demonstration and fuel your fall spirit with Pumpkin Butter Roll Cookies and Pumpkin Pasta. An ingredients list will be provided one week beforehand.

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Sharing Is Caring: Cooking Class TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 6:30 PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Learn clever hacks to cook for bigger crowds during the holidays in this virtual cooking demonstration. Follow along at home to make Tear and Share Bread and Sheet Pan Pie. An ingredients list will be provided beforehand.

Bake Along: Biscotti THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

In this virtual class, you will have the opportunity to bake along with Bill the Baker as he demonstrates how to make Cranberry Lemon Almond Biscotti. He will also explain how you can easily swap out the ingredients to make different flavors.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Exercise with Be40Strong THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1– NOVEMBER 17, 2:30 PM • ADULTS NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER

Learn to exercise safely and get stronger with this small group personal training designed for students 60 and older. We will adapt the program to fit the needs of each individual, from beginners to consistent exercisers.

Chair Yoga FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 2 & 16, OCTOBER 7 & 21, NOVEMBER 4 & 18, 10AM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, for a session of gentle chair yoga and guided meditation. This class is appropriate for beginners and long-time meditators alike.

If the Walls Could Talk: The True Crime History of Edgewater Hospital THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

How did a premier Chicago hospital morph into a “butcher shop” that did just about anything to fill up its beds? Todd Ganz and Stephanie Young of the If the Walls Could Talk Podcast™ share Edgewater Hospital’s tangled history and the true crimes that destroyed it.

On the Trail of Bonnie and Clyde MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Part travelogue and part history, this lecture presented by Christopher Daley will chronicle the story of Bonnie and Clyde, separating myth from reality. Daley has traveled through the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri on the "Trail of Bonnie and Clyde," photographing and making video of the sites of their homes, murders, robberies, shootouts and hideouts. Get ready to experience the real story of this infamous duo!

Famous Chicago Murders MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 7PM • ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Chicago was once erroneously dubbed the “Murder City.”

Author Susan Gibberman will discuss a few of the more notorious cases, both solved and unsolved.

Public Enemy: Dillinger in Chicago THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7PM • ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Clarence Goodman shares the story of John Dillinger, a Midwestern bank robber, car thief, and murderer, whose gang terrorized the Midwest in the 1930s. Learn about his time in Chicago and how the FBI eventually caught up to him.

Gangster History of the Midwest WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turned the Midwest into their personal crime vacation land.

Filled with deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders, and daring kidnappings, this presentation lets the audience discover the grisly locations where gangster history will never die.

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ADULT PROGRAMS BUSINESS & FINANCIAL Medicare 101 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7PM ADULTS • HYBRID (WINNETKA LIBRARY + VIRTUAL) • REGISTER

A Conversation with Marlee Matlin: From Oscar to West Wing and Beyond WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Marlee Matlin joins Illinois Libraries Present to share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist. The youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar, Matlin’s acting career recently achieved another milestone as her 2021 film CODA swept every category it was nominated in at the 2022 Academy Awards.

Medicare Solutions Network provides an overview of what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure.

They’ll discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription coverage and cost saving strategies for the years ahead. Whether you are currently enrolled in Medicare, will be enrolling in the future, or are helping a loved one, this seminar is for you.

Financial Planning Appointments TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13, OCTOBER 11 & NOVEMBER 8, 10AM & 11AM • ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Marlee Matlin — A Watch Party!

Do you have questions about investing, budgeting, or safeguarding your finances?

Schedule a free, one-hour in-person consultation with a Certified Financial Planner®.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7PM • ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Small Business Mentoring with SCORE

Join us at the Northfield Library to watch the virtual event with Marlee Matlin.

Snacks will be provided.

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 19 & NOVEMBER 16, 7PM & 8PM • ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

SAVE THE DATES FOR UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS: Wednesday, October 12, 7PM, Two-time National Book Award Winner Jesmyn Ward

SCORE North Cook & Lake counties provides mentoring to local small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Meet with retired volunteer executives for advice about developing and growing businesses.

Wednesday, November 16, 7PM, Order of the Good Death founder Caitlin Doughty

WNPLD has joined 200 libraries across the state of Illinois in a new collaborative effort, Illinois Libraries Present, to bring virtual events with bestselling and esteemed authors to their communities.

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Register for a one-hour appointment at the Winnetka Library by contacting our SCORE volunteer Rick Rubenstein at rick.rubenstein@ scorevolunteer.org.

College Financial Planning WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Concerned about the high cost of college? Dan Maga

Halloween Horror Trivia

Join us for a fun evening of virtual horror trivia! Play individually or as a team with friends and family, and test your knowledge of popular horror topics including famous horror stories, movies, characters, and more!

Winners will receive a prize.

Virtual aduLTS & TEENS &6:30pm Friday, October 28 Register

from American College Funding will share how to be an informed buyer of college, including navigating the need-based financial aid system, which colleges award the most grants/scholarships, why every parent should submit the FAFSA, and where to position assets to maximize your financial aid eligibility.

Developing Retirement Income Strategies for Today’s Markets THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7 PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Join us for an evening with the Past National President of the Financial Planning Association, Ed Gjertsen II, CFP, as he guides you through the various strategies and challenges of successfully navigating the important financial aspects of your retirement years.

AUTHOR EVENTS Body Aware: Supporting Mental Health through Movement SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER

Erica Hornthal, licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance and movement

therapist, will discuss her book, Body Aware: Rediscover Your Mind-Body Connection, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Improve Your Mental Health with Simple Movement Practices.

HOME & GARDEN Get Organized and Stress Less!

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

Many of us feel that we’re busier than ever before, with our homes, brains, and lives feeling cluttered as a result.

In this class we will learn time management strategies, clutter clearing skills, and easy stress relief tools that fit in your busy life. Learn to make time and be less stressed.

Organizing 101: Organizing for the Holidays WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

Does the thought of the holiday season make you feel stressed? Would you like to start the holidays on a positive note—feeling more organized and in control? This event will provide you with practical ways to decrease your stress and increase your organization during this crazy time of year.

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS POETRY & WRITING Open Mic: Free the Stories SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2PM ADULTS • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Writers and storytellers are invited to an open microphone, to let their stories free into the world. All are welcome, beginning and advanced artists alike.

NaNoWriMo Preptober WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7PM ADULTS & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Every November, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) kicks off with a goal of penning 50,000 words. This workshop will help novices prep and plan for success, while also giving seasoned NaNoWriMo writers strategies and tips for achieving their novel goals. Join us in making October ‘Preptober.’ This event is offered in partnership with Off Campus Writers’ Workshop.

DIY WNPLD & North Shore Art League Present: Tiny Canvas Art Show SEPTEMBER 6–26 • ADULTS & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY AND NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER

Create a tiny masterpiece and join our Tiny Canvas Art Show.

Pick up a canvas beginning September 6, and using your artistic talent, illustrate what you love about our community.

Return canvases by September 26 to be displayed in the art show throughout the month of October.

Forever Flowers TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1PM ADULTS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER

Cheryl Bickford of Bickford Blooms will walk you through creating a beautiful paper flower.

What Is a VPN and Do You Need One?

Using the Calendar on Your iPhone or iPad

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

If you use a VPN (virtual private network) service, you can substantially improve your privacy and internet security.

This class will explore how VPNs work and which services to consider.

Learn how to add, edit, and arrange calendar entries to help you organize your various activities.

Holiday Shopping for a New Digital Device

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1:30PM ADULTS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1:30 PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Your old phone, tablet or computer just isn’t cutting it anymore–it’s time for an upgrade. But what to buy? This class will guide you through the pros and cons of what is out there and give you enough information to make an intelligent decision for your needs.

IPHONE/IPAD SERIES iPhone/iPad Basics WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Just starting out with an iPhone or iPad? This class is for you. We will go over the fundamentals of navigating the device, including connecting to the internet and basic security steps.

Advanced Settings on Your iPhone and iPad WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

This class will look at lesser known but powerful settings available on your iPhone and iPad. We will learn about accessibility settings, privacy settings, custom ringtones, and more.

Using GPS/Maps on Your iPhone or iPad Your iPhone and iPad have powerful mapping and GPS capabilities. Learn how to use them and never be lost again.

Get turn-by-turn instructions or find the closest drugstore or the fastest way home.

What Is New in iOS 16 and the New iPhone 14 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

The latest version of Apple's operating system for iPhones and iPads introduces new ways to stay connected, and powerful features that help users in their work and personal lives. This class will teach you how to use the latest and greatest features of your devices.

Learn Email Tips and Tricks WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Learn how to compose and organize your emails more efficiently and professionally. We will look at some of the helpful but lesser-known features embedded in the Mail app.

Texting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

simple texting app on your iPhone or iPad, supports a whole suite of useful functions. You can send money, add stickers, share your location, send walkietalkie style voice messages, and more. Learn how to best take advantage of its many features.

Backing Up Your iPhone and iPad WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

It is important to retain a backup of your iPhone or iPad in case your device is ever replaced, lost, or damaged. In just a few minutes you can secure your important photos, videos, text messages, and more.

This class will review how to do so.

Using Notes and Reminders on Your iPhone and iPad WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

The Notes and Reminders apps make it easier for the busy or not-so-busy person to remember things big and small. These are simple apps that can make you more efficient and free up precious brain space.

Using the Files App on Your iPhone and iPad WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1:30PM • ADULTS • VIRTUAL REGISTER

Collect all your words, images, videos, links, lists, locations and more in one place and sync them across all your Apple devices.

iMessage, the seemingly

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ALL AGES Create a Tote Bag

AT THE NORTHFIELD LIBRARY Knotted Yarn Hanging WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 11AM

Wrap cotton string around rope to create a vibrant wall hanging.

Pumpkin Painting WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 11AM

Come paint a pumpkin! Make it spooky or sweet.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1:30PM & 3PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO REGISTER

Learn to use the Library’s laser engraver, sewing machines, and embroidery machine to create a stylized tote bag.

Embroider a Bucket Hat MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 4:30PM & 6:30PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO REGISTER

Learn to use the Library’s embroidery machine to customize your own bucket hat. You can also try creating an iron-on decal with the Library’s vinyl cutter.

Spooky Felt Boards

Leaf Stamped Napkins

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 4PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 11AM

Create a spooky scene using cut felt and a little imagination.

Make your own custom leaf-stamped napkins for fall.

Garden Seed Swap

3D Print: Combining Animals and Words SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1PM

Use Tinkercad to join an animal with a few words, a pun, or a name.

Bring seeds from your garden to swap with others.

A great opportunity to share gardening tips and ideas with your neighbors!

Friendship Soup in a Jar

Stylized Napkin Rings SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2PM & MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 6:30PM ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Keep your table looking classy with some custom napkin rings.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1PM

Make a tasty dried soup mixture in a Mason jar to give as a unique gift.

ADULTS • REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Paper Lanterns TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 3PM • ALL AGES • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Create a cozy paper lantern that makes your Thanksgiving table feel that much cozier.

ADULTS & TEENS Personalized Water Tumblers

Stuffed Animal Gifts

Ink Paper Art

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2PM & THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2PM • ADULTS • THE STUDIO REGISTER

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 4PM & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 10AM • ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO • REGISTER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 10AM & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Laser engrave a stylish design on the silicone sleeve of a cool, environmentallyfriendly glass tumbler.

Embroider a face and other animal details onto fleece and use a sewing machine to stitch it together into a cute animal cube plushie.

Use ink and water to create pages of unique marbled beauty.

Fabric Placemats TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 10:30AM • ADULTS THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Learn to sew a set of fabric placemats using our sewing machines. Use our fabric or feel free to bring fabric of your own to coordinate with your home’s décor.

Saturday Screen Print Club SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10, OCTOBER 8 & NOVEMBER 12, 10AM • ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Join the club! Learn how to design images appropriate for screen printing and how the printing process works. Then print a shirt with your exclusive design!

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Pencil Drawing SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1PM • ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Learn the basics of pencil drawing with various beginner exercises.

Embossing Art TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 10AM & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4PM • ADULTS & TEENS THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Use embossing pens to draw, then apply embossing to add dimension and color to your art.

Collage T-shirt SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10:30AM & 1:30PM ADULTS & TEENS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Hand cut pieces of heat transfer vinyl and arrange them in a mosaic to decorate your shirt.

Friendship Soup in a Jar THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 3PM • ADULTS & TEENS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Make a tasty dried soup mixture in a Mason jar to give as a unique gift. Use our engraver or embroidery machine to personalize it!

Welcome to ARTober, our month-long celebration of arts and creativity. We will have classes and drop-in events throughout October to encourage your creative process.

Sign up at wnpld.org/artober for art prompts, ideas, and tutorials. The first 40 people to sign up will receive a sketchbook kit!

WEEK ONE (October 1–8) Make a Sketchbook SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10AM • YOUTH WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Drop in to the Youth Services Dept. for an art activity with a selection of supplies.

The Challenge: Make Art Everyday Join us for daily art challenges that are designed to inspire creativity. Email photos of your art to be entered into one of our grand prize drawings at the end of the month. For every submission you will be entered into the drawing, up to one entry per day.

WEEK TWO (October 9–15)

Fold and staple paper to create a sketchbook you can use throughout ARTober.

Pass Painting

your favorite saying pretty enough to frame. No painting skills required.

Sketchbook Binding

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 4PM • AGES 9–13 WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Paint 'n Sip TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 4PM • TEENS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Learn hand binding to sew your own ARTober sketchbook.

Painting is fun with friends! Start a painting of your own, then pass it along for others to finish collaboratively. Take it home when it’s complete!

Paper Making

Artful Abstracts

Drop In & Art!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 6:30 PM • ADULTS & TEENS • VIRTUAL • REGISTER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 3PM • FAMILIES WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Do you like abstract art? This class is a burst of creative exploration with mixed media. Make a set of four abstracts on heavyweight paper using a limited color palette and bits of collage during this guided abstract process.

Drop in to the Youth Services Dept. for an art activity with a selection of supplies.

Grab one paper cup to draw on, and a second cup to drink coffee. Cups and beverages provided.

Circle to Circle: Surface Design

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2PM & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2PM • ADULTS • THE STUDIO REGISTER

Paint Making

Design your own piece of threedimensional artwork, accenting it with paint, ink, stamps, and other materials.

Scan and print one of your ARTober works of art and print it out as a poster.

Are you looking for a specific color of paint but just can't find it? We will be mixing and grinding our own paints from scratch.

Drop In & Art!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 4PM • AGES 7–17 WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Fingerprint Art

Drop in to the Youth Services Dept. for an art activity with a selection of supplies.

Paint a beautiful watercolor wash of colors, then cut out the best parts to make planets!

Paper Making

Paint with Watercolors

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 10AM • YOUTH & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6PM • ADULTS & TEENS • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6PM • ADULTS & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2PM • ALL AGES WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Explore paper-making techniques to create unique pages of your own.

Coffee Cup Art (and Coffee!)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 10AM • ADULTS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 4PM • TEENS WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 4PM • AGES 5–8 WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Create amazing works of art not with brushes, but your fingers!

ARTober Book Club THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7PM • ADULTS & TEENS • THE STUDIO • REGISTER

Before the book club meets, check out one or more of the Library’s floral drawing books. We will discuss the books and the techniques they cover.

Drop In & Art! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 3PM • FAMILIES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 6:30 PM • ADULTS & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 3PM • FAMILIES WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Explore paper-making techniques to create unique pages of your own.

WEEK THREE (October 16–22)

Find a soda, a snack, and a canvas and get painting!

WEEK FOUR (October 23–29) Poster-Size Your Art

Watercolor Planet Painting

Join artist Fran Vail and learn basic watercolor techniques while creating your own art.

Watercolor Word Art

Drop In & Art!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2PM • ADULTS & TEENS • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 3PM • FAMILIES WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Learn how to make unique art using watercolor and resist technique. Make

Drop in to the Youth Services Dept. for an art activity with a selection of supplies.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD

Sensory Shenanigans

Glitter and Glue

Move and Play

FRIDAYS, 10AM • AGE 0–4 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 7 & 21, OCTOBER 5 & 19, NOVEMBER 2 & 16, 10:30AM • AGE 5+ NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • DROP-IN

TUESDAYS, AUGUST 30– NOVEMBER 15, 10AM • AGES 0–5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

SENSORY Sensory Playtime FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9 & NOVEMBER 11, 4PM • AGE 4–8 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Children with special needs and their caregivers are invited to the Library for sensory activities and play. Activities include ribbons, parachutes and more!

Join us for 30 minutes of music, movement, and a story for kids 5 and under with their caregivers.

Stick around afterwards for open play until 11am.

Baby Storytime WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 31– NOVEMBER 16, 10AM • AGES 0—18 MONTHS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

Sensory Movie Matinee

Join us for an early literacy focused storytime, complete with stories, songs, baby bouncing and movement exercises for you and your new baby! Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of the program on a first come, first served basis.

FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

Toddler Storytime

These sensory-friendly movie viewings are intended for children with special needs.

The films will have quieter volume and turned-up lights.

The environment will be welcoming to kids who need to move around, talk, and sing during the screening.

THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1– NOVEMBER 17, 10AM • AGES 18 MONTHS–3 YEARS WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1:30PM Sing 2 (PG) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 11AM Bad Guys (PG)

Sensory Friendly Magic Show SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2PM FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Join magician/autistic selfadvocate Cody Clark for a safely stimulating magic show.

Cody's routines are designed with sensory needs in mind to engage participants at the level they're most comfortable with.

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Join us for singing, dancing, and stories for your toddler!

Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of the program on a first come, first served basis.

Music & Movement THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1, OCTOBER 6 & NOVEMBER 3, 10:30AM • AGES 0–5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 10:30AM • AGES 0–5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Listen, dance, sing & share in the music! Teacher Dan from Top Note Music Academy will share music through a variety of popular songs, fingerplays, bodywork and movement activities. Each class will introduce live music and a variety of instruments.

Join us for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play! This program is sure to be a little messy (and fun!) so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!

SEPTEMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 23 Apple themed OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 21 Pumpkin themed NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 18 Dinosaur themed

Hebrew Bilingual Storytime SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2PM AGE 0–6 WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

Join local children's book author Arianna Brooks for a reading of her books My Happy Hamentashen and My Mushy Matzah Ball along with crafts and activities celebrating the Hebrew language.

YOUTH DIY Bookmarks TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 4PM AGES 6+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Design, create, and laminate your own bookmark! We will have a variety of art supplies to pick from!

Join us at the Northfield Library for a fun craft!

Lego Mania!

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 7 & 21, OCTOBER 5 & 19, NOVEMBER 2, 16 & 30, 4PM • AGE 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Love to build with LEGOs? Join us for LEGO Mania! We’ll build cool contraptions with friends.

Mandarin Bilingual Storytime 中英雙語故事會 SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10, OCTOBER 8 & NOVEMBER 12, 2PM AGES 3–8 • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

歡迎小朋友們和家人一起參加中 英雙語故事會. Introduce your family to Mandarin through simple stories, music, and hands-on activities with local educator Emma Forquer.

Spanish Bilingual Storytime SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 24, OCTOBER 15 & NOVEMBER 12, 9:30AM • AGES 3–8 • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Introduce your family to Spanish through simple stories, music, and activities with dual language educator Cecilia Hagist.

Magnetic Slime THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4PM AGES 7+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

What’s stretchy, gooey, and magnetic? It’s magnetic slime!

Magic School Do you love Harry Potter, The School for Good and Evil, and The Keepers of the Lost Cities?

Come find your magic powers and make tons of friends!

We'll have wand making, potion crafting, and many more magical crafts!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 4PM AGES 7+ • WINNETKA Library • REGISTER

YOUTH PROGRAMS Learn about magnetism with this slimy ooze and other experiments.

Food STEM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 4PM AGES 7+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Food, it’s not just for eating.

Explore the world of science with crazy food experiments including volcanic lemons!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 9AM AGES 4+ • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9AM AGES 4+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Ever wonder what happens when the Library is closed?

Drop off your favorite stuffed toy at the Youth Services Desk and return the next day to pick up your friend and to watch a slideshow of their late-night shenanigans.

Crafternoon!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2PM AGES 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

No school today? Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

Stay the whole time or drop in when you’d like!

DiNovember Dinosaur Dig TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 3PM AGES 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Let’s talk about dinosaurs!

Together we’ll learn about fossils and excavate to find dinosaurs.

TWEEN Dungeons & Dragons WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14 & 18, OCTOBER 12 & 26, NOVEMBER 9, 4PM • AGES 9+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

A darkness spreads through Ravenloft causing its people to suffer. Join other brave adventurers to fight back evil and complete quests.

DIY Lip Gloss

Messy Mondays

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 4PM AGES 9+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 26, OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 28, 4PM • FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Create and mix up your own shade of lip gloss.

Nailed It: Cupcake Challenge TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 4PM AGES 9+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Don't let your leftover Halloween candy go to waste!

Compete to see who can build the most creative and epic cupcake decorations made of candy and other treats.

Demon Slayer Butterfly Hair Clip TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 4PM AGES 9+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY REGISTER

Have you mastered the insect or flower breathing technique and still need your butterfly hair clip?

Come make one at the Library and chat with other Demon Slayer fans! Copy the colors of Shinobu Kocho or Kanao Tsuyuri, or create your own!

FAMILY Family Storytime MONDAYS & FRIDAYS, AUGUST 29–NOVEMBER 18, 9:30 & 10AM AGES 0–5 WITH PARENT/ CAREGIVER • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • DROP-IN TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS, AUGUST 30– NOVEMBER 17, 9:30AM • AGES 0-5 WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Singing, dancing, stories, and bubbles! Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of the program on a first come, first served basis.

Talk Like a Pirate Day Treasure Hunt MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, ALL DAY FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

Join us to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with a treasure hunt and other fun pirate activities!

HALLOWEEN FUN

Drop in for a messier craft and leave the clean-up to us!

Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

Cardboard Construction

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2PM • FAMILIES NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER

TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 27, OCTOBER 18 & NOVEMBER 15, 4PM • FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY • DROP-IN

Get creative with cardboard and other supplies as we celebrate engineering.

Family Science WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 28 & OCTOBER 19, 6PM • FAMILIES NORTHFIELD LIBRARY • REGISTER

Come do some tasty engineering, learning science while playing with your food.

School's Out Movie Matinee FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

Enjoy your time off from school to watch a movie on the big screen. All ages with parent/caregiver.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 11AM SING 2 (PG)

Incredible Bats dispel common myths about bats and other misunderstood creatures including snakes, spiders and rats. This program will include live animals.

Monster Messy Mash THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 3:30PM AGE 4+ WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Do you love monsters? Do you love messy art? You are invited to create some messy and some not-so-messy projects. Dress for some mess!

Pumpkin Decorating SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10AM, 1PM & 2PM • AGES 5+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

Use paint and other craft materials to decorate mini pumpkins.

Frankentoys MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 4PM • AGES 9+ • WINNETKA LIBRARY • REGISTER

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 11AM BAD GUYS (PG)

Make your own creepy creature from recycled toys and stuffed animals.

Star Wars Party

Edible Haunted Houses

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2PM FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 4PM FAMILIES • NORTHFIELD LIBRARY REGISTER

Calling all Padawans, Jedi, and Sith! October is Star Wars Reads Month. Join us for crafts, activities, and more to celebrate all things Star Wars.

Celebrate the spooky season by making a haunted house with cereal treats, frosting and candy.

We provide the materials; you bring the creativity!

Take and Make: Gratitude Jars SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 9AM FAMILIES • WINNETKA LIBRARY DROP-IN

What are you grateful for?

Pick up free supplies and instructions in the Lloyd Room to make your own gratitude jar.

While supplies last.

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Library Administration Monica Dombrowski Director

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TINY CANVAS ART SHOW

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Library Closings

September 4 & 5............ Labor Day November 24* & 25... Thanksgiving *Early close at 5pm

Library Updates For the latest news and updates, please visit wnpld.org.

District Hours

Pick up a canvas beginning September 6, and using your artistic talent, illustrate what you love about our community. Return canvases

by September 26 to be displayed in the art show throughout the month of October.

Short Poetry Challenge November 1 – November 10

Winnetka Library Monday – Thursday.......9am – 9pm Friday – Saturday..........9am – 5pm Sunday..........................1pm – 5pm

Don’t be bashful! Enter a short poem—eight lines maximum—in the Winnetka-Northfield Library District’s Short Poetry Challenge. You may be a winner!

Northfield Library Monday – Thursday.......9am – 7pm Friday – Saturday..........9am – 5pm Sunday..........................1pm – 5pm

Submission Rules: One poem per entrant, maximum of eight lines.

The poem must be your own original work, unpublished in print/online, and shouldn't have won a prior contest.

Ages 16 and up.

Connect With Us

The authors of the winning poems will be listed in our weekly online newsletter following the contest.

For more information please visit: wnpld.org/poetry-challenge

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