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P.J. Stories - Special TV Tune Out Family Game Night with Bingo and Stories

Date: Thursday, March 11th
Start Time: 6:30 pm
End Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Winnetka Library - Youth Services Department
Location Address: 768 Oak Street

This is a family drop-in program for 3-6 year olds Pajamas and teddy bears welcome.

Preschool Storytime

Date: Thursday, March 11th
Start Time: 10:30 am
End Time: 11:00 am
Location: Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room
Location Address: 768 Oak Street

For children aged 3-6 and a parent/caregiver to share.

Afternoon Storytime

Date: Thursday, March 11th
Start Time: 3:30 pm
End Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room
Location Address: 768 Oak Street

A storytime for kindergarten age children (ages 4 and up).

Make and Take Crafts

Date: Thursday, March 11th
Start Time: 3:30 pm
End Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room
Location Address: 768 Oak Street

Kids in grades 3 – 8 are invited to drop in between 3:30 and 5 and make a quick and easy craft to take home.

Craft in a Sack

Date: Thursday, March 11th
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 9:00 pm
Location: Northfield Branch
Location Address: 1785 Orchard Lane

Note: Ages 3-6 (while supplies last).
Pick up a craft project to take home.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party

Date: Thursday, March 11th
Start Time: 7:00 pm
End Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Northfield Branch
Location Address: 1785 Orchard Lane

Registration required.
Note: Ages 8-11.
Wacky games to celebrate the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie! Compete in a trivia contest, test your personality, and even try the Fregly game. Guaranteed fun! Registration required.

Author Visits


Arlynn Presser


Friday, March 19, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Corner Cooks ( 507 Chestnut, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Map This!)

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

Winnetka author and local historian ArLynn Leiber Presser will retell the compelling and charming story of the storybook town that started off as just a place along the way to someplace else. This is a town of small sacrifices and quiet heroics — join us for lunch and a small talk about our town. Copies of the book and the limited edition postcards will be made available. Tickets are $25; to register, call Corner Cooks at (847) 441-0134.
Book Discussed: Winnetka by Arlynn Presser


Fern Schumer Chapman


Wednesday, March 24, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Corner Cooks ( 507 Chestnut, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Map This!)

Meet, Greet and Eat Local
 Reap the rewards of living in this talented community.

To escape certain death at the hands of the Nazis, Edith is sent by her parents on a solo voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Based on her mother's true story, Fern Schumer Chapman captures the One Thousand Children project in her new book Is It Night or Day? Fern will share her story over lunch at Corner Cooks. Tickets are $25; to register, call Corner Cooks at (847) 441-0134.
Book Discussed: Is It Night or Day? by Fern Schumer Chapman


Mary Ann Rodman


Tuesday, May 4, 2010
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room ( 768 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Map This!)

Parent Child Book Discussion with Mary Ann Rodman
 Yankee Girl author Mary Ann Rodman will present a 30 minute program followed by a discussion. Registration is required and space is limited. Priority will be given to Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District residents.

Book Discussed: Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman
Note: Grades 5 and up with parent.


Mary Ann Rodman


Wednesday, May 5, 2010
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Winnetka Library - Lloyd Room ( 768 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Map This!)

Writing Workshop with Mary Ann Rodman
 Yankee Girl author Mary Ann Rodman will present this writing workshop. Registration is required and space is limited. Priority will be given to residents of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District.

Book Discussed: Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman
Note: Grades 4 and up.


Mary Ann Rodman


Wednesday, May 5, 2010
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court ( 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Map This!)

Book Signing with Mary Ann Rodman
 Ms. Rodman will speak and sign copies of Yankee Girl at The Book Stall.

Book Discussed: Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman


Mary Ann Rodman


Thursday, May 6, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Corner Cooks ( 507 Chestnut, Winnetka, IL 60093 - Map This!)

Meet the Author : Mary Ann Rodman
 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.

Book Discussed: Yankee Girl by Mary Ann Rodman

Museum Adventure Pass - presented by Macy's