Adult Programs

Basic Excel 2007

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007 including a description of what a spreadsheet program does and different ways to use a spreadsheet for work and home.

Basic Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

This class will cover the basics of using PowerPoint 2007 to make presentations and slide shows. Attendees should be comfortable with using a mouse or trackpad.

Basic Word 2007

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn the basics of Word 2007 including opening, saving, and creating documents, text formatting, and margins.

Broadway through the Centuries

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Come and celebrate the return of spring with cabaret singer Pamela Sue Fox. Selections from South Pacific, Bye Bye Birdie, Phantom of the Opera and many more. Tea and treats to be served afterward.

Charitable Giving : Getting the Best Tax Advantage

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Andrew McCausland CFP®, CLU, ChFC, and charitable giving specialist Rodney Piercey, will share strategies to maximize you gift to charities and reduce taxes.

Chef's Night Out

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Come hear local chefs talk about their experiences in cooking school and in a professional kitchen. Plenty of time for lively discussion with tasty treats to sample afterward. Registration is required; space is limited!

Clue: A Mystery Book Club

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Clue: A Mystery Book Club meets at 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month, excluding December, to discuss a wide range of mystery books. For more information, please call Melissa Morgan at 847-446-5990.

Come Garden with Us! Container Gardening

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Always wanted to garden but don't have a lot of space? Watch expres assemble both shade and sun containers. Additional plant information will be provided. Demonstration containers will be raffled off! Registration required.

Consumer Reports and Beyond

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn how to use Consumer Reports to find information online.

Current Events Roundtable

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Join your friends and neighbors on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 3pm to discuss issues of the day.

Dine and Discuss

Corner Cooks (507 Chestnut, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Hear local experts talk on their field of expertise over lunch at Corner Cooks.

E-Books and Readers

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Kindles and Readers and Nooks, oh my! Discover e-reader devices and digital books in this workshop. Attendees will also learn how to use the services NetLibrary and MyMediaMall to check out digital materials from the Library.

Facebook Fantastic! Beginner

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn what Facebook is all about and how to get started. Attendees should have an email address.

Facebook Fantastic! Intermediate

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Already have a Facebook account? Learn how to jazz it up with media, applications and more.

Fiction Book Club

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Hosted by Jane Levine, meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 in the Lloyd Room of the Main Library. To register, please call Jane at 446-7220.

Foul Play: Lunchtime Brown Bag Mysteries

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Bring your lunch and enjoy a spirited discussion! Drinks will be provided.

Free Comic Book Day

Northfield Branch (1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

Celebrate the 7th annual Free Comic Book Day! Two (2) comic books will be given to anyone who is interested, while supplies last.

Google Reader for News Feeds & Podcasts

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn the basics of subscribing to Internet RSS feeds using Google Reader. A Google account is required.

Intermediate Excel 2007

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

This more advanced Excel class will cover cross-sheet calculations, charts and graphs, conditional formatting and many functions. A solid grasp of basic Excel concepts is required.

Intro to Twitter

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn how to Tweet!

Meet the Author : Mary Ann Rodman

Corner Cooks (507 Chestnut, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

One Book Two Villages youth author Mary Ann Rodman will discuss the events that brought her to write Yankee Girl. Contact Corner Cooks at (847) 441-0134 to purchase a ticket; proceeds will benefit the Winnetka Alliance for Early Childhood.

Meet, Greet and Eat Local

Corner Cooks (507 Chestnut, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Reap the rewards of living in this talented community.

Nonfiction for a Sunday Afternoon

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

This discussion group meets periodically on Sundays at 2:00 in the Lloyd Room to discuss interesting new nonfiction titles. For more information call the Main Library at (847) 446-7220 and ask for Juli.

Popcorn & Movies Film Discussion Series

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Join local actor and director Toby Nicholson for our popular film discussion group. Check out the film, watch it at your leisure, and then join us at the Library to discuss the movie.

Reading for a Cozy Afternoon

North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

This discussion group meets in the North Shore Senior Center at 1:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Participants must be members of the North Shore Senior Center. If you need a copy of the book or have any questions, please call Donnette Jensen at the Northfield Branch at 847-446-5990.

Reading is the Spice of Life

North Shore Senior Center (161 Northfield Road, Northfield 60093 - Map This)

This discussion group meets in the North Shore Senior Center at 1:00 pm on the second Monday of each month. Participants must be members of the North Shore Senior Center. If you need a copy of the book or have any questions, please call Kristin Carlson at 847-446-5990.

Redesign Your Landscape in an Afternoon

Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room (768 Oak Street, Winnetka 60093 - Map This)

Learn how to update your property's landscape with Amy Malter. For personal advice, please drop off or e-mail photos of your property to erin@wpld.alibrary.com (photos will not be returned). Registration Required.