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Memories of Holidays Past - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Need a way to preserve your holiday keepsakes?  Decorate a wooden memory box with Sharpie markers, rhinestones, stickers and Mod Podge. Registration is required, as space is limited.

Cancelled
Registration Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a way to preserve your holiday keepsakes?  Decorate a wooden memory box with Sharpie markers, rhinestones, stickers and Mod Podge. Registration is required, as space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Board Meeting:

Regular meetings of the Winfield Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Any additional meetings or exceptions are listed on...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Library Board Meeting

Regular meetings of the Winfield Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Any additional meetings or exceptions are listed on our website at https://www.winfield.lib.il.us/boarddates.html. Meetings are open to the public. Meetings will be held in the Winfield Library Meeting Room at 0S291 Winfield Road, Winfield, IL unless otherwise specified. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Storytime with Mrs. Claus and Santa 10:00 a.m. FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOV. 29

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)

Listen to holiday stories read by Mrs. Claus and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus! Take this special opportunity to have your picture taken with Santa and receive a goody bag from Mrs. Claus.

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Listen to holiday stories read by Mrs. Claus and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus! Take this special opportunity to have your picture taken with Santa and receive a goody bag from Mrs. Claus.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Youth Services at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6), All Ages

Stop in to celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Open House. Meet Mrs. Claus and Santa, decorate the bulletin board, enter your name in a raffle, and visit with friends! Refreshments will be provided by the Winfield Library Friends. 

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6), All Ages
Program Type: Storytime, Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop in to celebrate the season at our annual Holiday Open House. Meet Mrs. Claus and Santa, decorate the bulletin board, enter your name in a raffle, and visit with friends! Refreshments will be provided by the Winfield Library Friends. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Celebrate the Season: a Holiday Sing-along

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages

Local folk musicians Tom Malouf and his daughter Amy get us into the holiday spirit by leading us in a variety of favorite songs and carols.  No registration required! 

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Local folk musicians Tom Malouf and his daughter Amy get us into the holiday spirit by leading us in a variety of favorite songs and carols.  No registration required! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mysteries at Lunch Book Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we discuss Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton.

Mysteries at Lunch:

Our Mysteries at Lunch book group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. Copies of discussion books will be available at the upstairs desk one month before the group...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton.

Mysteries at Lunch

Our Mysteries at Lunch book group meets the third Wednesday of each month at 12:15 p.m. Copies of discussion books will be available at the upstairs desk one month before the group meets. We often have audio and large print copies available as well. Since this group is our “at lunch” group, feel free to bring a bite to eat! To view our list of upcoming reads, visit https://www.winfield.lib.il.us/mysteriesatlunch.html.



 

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Ready Readers Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

We will be discussing Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton. Registration required. 

Ready Readers Book Club:

Join us for the Ready Readers Book Club, designed for 6 to 8-year-old new readers. Kids will talk about books, make new friends, and most of all have fun. Books will be available o...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be discussing Happy Narwhalidays by Ben Clanton. Registration required. 

Ready Readers Book Club

Join us for the Ready Readers Book Club, designed for 6 to 8-year-old new readers. Kids will talk about books, make new friends, and most of all have fun. Books will be available one month in advance in Youth Services. Please bring a snack if your child has food restrictions. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Winfield Library

The library will be closed today.

Closing
Branches:
Winfield Library
Description:

The library will be closed today.

Christmas Day

All Day
Winfield Library

The library will be closed today.

Closing
Branches:
Winfield Library
Description:

The library will be closed today.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Bulletin Board: Jolly Tree Trimming ENDS

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:45pm
Youth Services at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Take part in trimming the bulletin board tree in Youth Services to celebrate the season! 

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take part in trimming the bulletin board tree in Youth Services to celebrate the season! 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Winfield Library

The library will be closed today.

Closing
Branches:
Winfield Library
Description:

The library will be closed today.

New Year's Day

All Day
Winfield Library

The library will be closed today.

Closing
Branches:
Winfield Library
Description:

The library will be closed today.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read, White and Blue Adult Winter Reading Program Starts

All Day
Virtual/Online
Age Group:
Adults

Participate in our virtual adult winter reading program and celebrate America @ 250!.  Log into ReadSquared via our website or app to get started and log six books to complete the program. Participants can also write reviews of their books.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/Online
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Participate in our virtual adult winter reading program and celebrate America @ 250!.  Log into ReadSquared via our website or app to get started and log six books to complete the program. Participants can also write reviews of their books.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Winter Reading Challenge: Reading in a Winter Wonderland STARTS

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:45pm
Youth Services Desk at Winfield Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)

Pick up a log at the Youth Services desk and write down the titles of nine books you read or were read to you.

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
Event Details:

Pick up a log at the Youth Services desk and write down the titles of nine books you read or were read to you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Off the Shelf Book Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us as we discuss 1776 by David McCullough

Off the Shelf Book Group:

Our “Off the Shelf” book group meets at 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the library's meeting room. Books are available at the upstairs desk one month before the meetin...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss 1776 by David McCullough

Off the Shelf Book Group

Our “Off the Shelf” book group meets at 7:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the library's meeting room. Books are available at the upstairs desk one month before the meeting. When available we will try to provide large print and audio copies of the monthly book. To view our upcoming reads, visit https://www.winfield.lib.il.us/adultgroup.html.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons - Adults - AGES 18-39 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign!  This program is for adults ages 18-39 who have experience playing.  The session will be facilitated by a member of the community. Registration is required, as space is limited.

Waitlist Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign!  This program is for adults ages 18-39 who have experience playing.  The session will be facilitated by a member of the community. Registration is required, as space is limited.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Book Buzz Book Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

We will be discussing How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Registration required.

Book Buzz Club:

Children ages 8 through 12 are invited to the Book Buzz Club to connect, discuss recent books they've read, find out about new book releases, and have fun. Books are available...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be discussing How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. Registration required.

Book Buzz Club

Children ages 8 through 12 are invited to the Book Buzz Club to connect, discuss recent books they've read, find out about new book releases, and have fun. Books are available one month in advance.  Please bring a snack if your child has food restrictions. Registration required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
STEM Programs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Use your imagination to create LEGO masterpieces! The library will provide the LEGOs. Grades K-6. Registration required. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEM Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your imagination to create LEGO masterpieces! The library will provide the LEGOs. Grades K-6. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Wigglers

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Please choose either Monday or Tuesday when registering.

Little Wigglers Storytime:

Join us for an interactive storytime for babies and toddlers up to 36 months. Participants are encouraged to interact through lively short stories, songs, rhymes, music, and m...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please choose either Monday or Tuesday when registering.

Little Wigglers Storytime

Join us for an interactive storytime for babies and toddlers up to 36 months. Participants are encouraged to interact through lively short stories, songs, rhymes, music, and movement activities. You will receive weekly take-home crafts which help toddlers develop early pre-literacy skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Series Registration

Signing up for one date will sign you up for all dates in this program series. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Shake It Up Storytime!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Shake It Up Storytime!:

Join us for a super fun storytime with a focus on music, scarves, rhythm sticks, dancing, and lots of make believe. You will receive weekly take-home crafts which help toddler...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Shake It Up Storytime!

Join us for a super fun storytime with a focus on music, scarves, rhythm sticks, dancing, and lots of make believe. You will receive weekly take-home crafts which help toddlers develop early pre-literacy skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Series Registration

Signing up for one date will sign you up for all dates in this program series. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winfield Library Friends Meeting

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Friends Meeting:

The Friends’ volunteer efforts directly benefit the library. Join us and see how your talents can help this dedicated group of library supporters. We welcome new members! For more ...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults

Library Friends Meeting

The Friends’ volunteer efforts directly benefit the library. Join us and see how your talents can help this dedicated group of library supporters. We welcome new members! For more information about the Friends, visit https://www.winfield.lib.il.us/friends.html. 

 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Wigglers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Please choose either Monday or Tuesday when registering.

Little Wigglers Storytime:

Join us for an interactive storytime for babies and toddlers up to 36 months. Participants are encouraged to interact through lively short stories, songs, rhymes, music, and m...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please choose either Monday or Tuesday when registering.

Little Wigglers Storytime

Join us for an interactive storytime for babies and toddlers up to 36 months. Participants are encouraged to interact through lively short stories, songs, rhymes, music, and movement activities. You will receive weekly take-home crafts which help toddlers develop early pre-literacy skills. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Series Registration

Signing up for one date will sign you up for all dates in this program series. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

ILP Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual/Online
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life, the first major biography in decades of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.

Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) is now p...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual/Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life, the first major biography in decades of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.

Illinois Libraries Present

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) is now part of Illinois Library Association (ILA).

This event is in the "Children (Grades K-6)" group

Grab and Go Craft Kits Snowflake Craft

All Day
Youth Services at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)

Celebrate the winter season by making a snowflake.

Grab & Go Craft Kits:

Come in to the library and grab a craft kit! Clear instructions on how to complete each project will be provided with each kit. Crafts are perfect for all ages and are available in...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter season by making a snowflake.

Grab & Go Craft Kits

Come in to the library and grab a craft kit! Clear instructions on how to complete each project will be provided with each kit. Crafts are perfect for all ages and are available in the Youth Services Department while supplies last.