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

Winter Reading Challenge: Penguins Everywhere! STARTS

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Youth Services at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
Event Details:

Help us decorate our bulletin board with penguins. Pick up a penguin reading log, read 9 books, and get a token to put into the gumball machine for a surprise.

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

Help us decorate our bulletin board with penguins. Pick up a penguin reading log, read 9 books, and get a token to put into the gumball machine for a surprise.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Off the Shelf Book Group

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Event Details:

We will be discussing Inheritance by Dani Shapiro.

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

We will be discussing Inheritance by Dani Shapiro.

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.

All meetings held in person and via Zoom
Meeting ID:  889 6444 3195;  Passcode: 473850;   Phone:  (312) 626-6799

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 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 "Adults" group.

ILP: Chicago Pizza- Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky ZOOM PRESENTATION

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual/Online
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded ...

Event Details:

Steve Dolinsky is a well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and is a James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work. He is the host of the Pizza City podcast,...

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

Steve Dolinsky is a well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and is a James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work.

Illinois Libraries Present

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

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

Book Buzz Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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...

Event Details:

We will be discussing City Spies by James Ponti. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be discussing City Spies by James Ponti. 

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. 

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
STEM Programs
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Event Details:

Join us to create LEGO masterpieces based on a suggested theme or bring your own imagination. The library will provide the LEGOs. Ages 5-12. Registration required.  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: STEM Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us to create LEGO masterpieces based on a suggested theme or bring your own imagination. The library will provide the LEGOs. Ages 5-12. Registration required.  

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Wigglers Monday Session

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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

Shake It Up Storytime!

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 82

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Wigglers Tuesday Session

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Older Adults

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
STEM Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tony LaPalio of Senior Tech Support provides an easy-to-understand presentation designed specifically for older adults and seniors, exploring the fascinating world of Artificial In...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Tony LaPalio of Senior Tech Support provides an easy-to-understand presentation designed specifically for older adults and seniors, exploring the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can enhance your everyday life.

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

Grab and Go Craft Kits Winter Diorama

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

Event Details:

Create a colorful winter-season wreath. 

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

Create a colorful winter-season wreath. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mysteries at Lunch Book Group

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

Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn.

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

Join us as we discuss Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn.

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.

All meetings held in person and via Zoom
Meeting ID:  893 3250 5839;  Passcode: 575729;   Phone:  (312) 626-6799

 

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

Ready Readers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
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...

Event Details:

We will be discussing Magic Tree House #2 The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will be discussing Magic Tree House #2 The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafters' Circle

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Crafters' Circle:

If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, would like to learn the basics, share ideas or new projects, or simply meet new friends, then this program is for you. No registration req...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters' Circle

If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, would like to learn the basics, share ideas or new projects, or simply meet new friends, then this program is for you. No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Career Planning for High Schoolers

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Informational Programs
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Career planning is an important first step for students planning to go to college, particularly for students still deciding on their career path. Career planning can help focus the...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Program Type: Informational Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Career planning is an important first step for students planning to go to college, particularly for students still deciding on their career path.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Wigglers Monday Session

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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

Shake It Up Storytime!

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 82

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.

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

Recycled Papermaking

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Grades K-6)
Event Details:

Join SCARCE as we learn about natural resources and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Finish the program by creating your own piece of recycled paper to take home...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Grades K-6)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join SCARCE as we learn about natural resources and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Finish the program by creating your own piece of recycled paper to take home with you.  Grades 2-6. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Wigglers Tuesday Session

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Voter Information Table

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Informational Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton staffs a table to help us prepare for the upcoming Consolidated Election on April 1.  Voters can find out their precincts and polling pla...

Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational Programs
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton staffs a table to help us prepare for the upcoming Consolidated Election on April 1.  Voters can find out their precincts and polling places, and League volunteers can print sample ballots and show voters

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ILP: Loves and Laughs with Michelle Buteau ZOOM PRESENTATION

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual/Online
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded ...

Event Details:

Michelle Buteau is a stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. She published a collection of essays in 2020 titled “Survival of the Thickest,” which ...

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

Michelle Buteau is a stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. She published a collection of essays in 2020 titled “Survival of the Thickest,” which was adapted into a series on Netflix.

Illinois Libraries Present

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Presidential Encounters: U.S. Presidents in DuPage County

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Historical Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From campaigns to rallies to lectures, or even to just visit, there is no denying that DuPage has had more than a few presidential encounters. This program from the DuPage History ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

From campaigns to rallies to lectures, or even to just visit, there is no denying that DuPage has had more than a few presidential encounters.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Wigglers Monday Session

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Winfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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
Required
Library Branch: Winfield Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.