Storytimes near NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Northbrook Public Library

Schedule a private 50-minute session with a financial planner from Dickholtz Wealth Management. Please note: Attendance is limited to one session every six months. 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30 in Study Room 12. When you arrive, you can check in at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk.

Northbrook Public Library, Civic Room - First Floor

Enjoy some coffee and a book discussion. This month's title is The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church. Enjoy some coffee and a book discussion. This month's title is The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church. Copies of the book will be available at the 3rd floor Fiction & Media Desk approximately 1 month prior to the discussion date.

Northbrook Public Library, Story Corner - Second Floor

Join us for 30 minutes of music, movement and fun with Old Town School of Folk Music. Artist: Lavender Cloud

Northbrook Public Library

Schedule a private 50-minute session with a financial planner from Dickholtz Wealth Management. Please note: Attendance is limited to one session every six months. 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30 in Study Room 12. When you arrive, you can check in at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk.

Northbrook Public Library

Schedule a private 50-minute session with a financial planner from Dickholtz Wealth Management. Please note: Attendance is limited to one session every six months. 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30 in Study Room 12. When you arrive, you can check in at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk.

Northbrook Public Library

Schedule a private 50-minute session with a financial planner from Dickholtz Wealth Management. Please note: Attendance is limited to one session every six months. 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30 in Study Room 12. When you arrive, you can check in at the 2nd Floor Reference Desk.

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Learn and practice speaking Korean with stories, songs and rhymes.

Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Instructor Olga Rudiak demonstrates yoga exercises that can be done in a chair. Northbrook library card required. Limit one registration per card. Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation, and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing - not on the floor. Registration opens on May 1 for Chair Yoga sessions in June, July & August— no yoga on August 7 .

Northbrook Public Library, Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Ready to get more out of your iPhone? This class moves beyond the basics to explore the settings and features that make everyday use easier and more enjoyable. Lecture and demonstration format covering iPhone settings, notifications, storage, iCloud basics, and home screen customization. Ideal for participants who prefer learning from home. This event will be held online using Zoom. Once you have registered, check your email the day of the program for a link to join the meeting.

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Come play chess! Bring old friends, meet new ones, or challenge a teen volunteer! Independent play for kids and teens, no formal instruction.

Northbrook Public Library

Explore the tools and methodologies used in genetic genealogy to estimate and analyze relationships between individuals based on DNA data. Join Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence and the use of artificial intelligence for genealogical research. Author of the long-running blog The Genetic Genealogist, Blaine will discuss the science behind how relationship estimators analyze shared DNA segments to predict familial connections. Attendees will learn to interpret DNA match results, utilize relationship prediction tools effectively, and address common challenges, such as outliers. By integrating these advanced DNA analysis techniques, genealogists can enhance their research, solve complex family mysteries, and validate traditional genealogical findings. This program is presented in partnership with the North Suburban Genealogical Society. This event will be held live online using Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link. This program will be recorded, and a link will eventually be sent to all registrants.

Northbrook Public Library, Auditorium - First Floor

2025 | Rated PG-13 | 130 minutes | DCP | Persian with English Subtitles | Click Title for Details Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), an unassuming mechanic, is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he has a chance encounter with Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), a man he strongly suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, Vahid rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to try and confirm Eghbal's identity. Master filmmaker Jafar Panahi creates a deeply felt moral thriller, where high stakes tension combines with unexpected flurries of humor and thoughtful, sometimes devastating questions regarding persecution and revenge. A discussion with Loyola film professor Zbigniew Banas will follow the screening.

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Join us for an afternoon of chess with friends and family. A member of Glenview Chess will be on hand to offer tips and strategies. All materials will be provided.

Northbrook Public Library, Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Meet with teachers from Oakton College for Adult Literacy classes. Regular class schedule will be Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Classes are open to both native and non-native speakers of English. Regular class schedule will be Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 12:30PM - 3:30PM. Classes begin Wednesday, July 1. Final class is Wednesday, August 26. Class will NOT meet on July 6th. If you have any additional questions or would like to volunteer and assist with the program, please call Oakton at: 847-635-1426.

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Let’s get creative! Sign up with a friend or make new ones as we explore iconic artists and their unique art styles this summer.

Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Gina Manski, Northbrook's Animal Control Officer, shares heartwarming and dramatic rescue stories from her years of saving animals. She'll discuss local wildlife and explain how to recognize when an animal needs help.

Northbrook Public Library, Story Corner - Second Floor

Join us for stories, songs and more! No registration required. We’ll feature a new storytime theme each week.

Northbrook Public Library, Reference Area - Second Floor

Have basic technology questions that need answered? Let us try and help! Get assistance with library eResources, eBooks, e-mail, social media and more. (Sessions are first come first served) If you can't attend Tech Tuesday or if your questions require more in-depth analysis, book a Tech Help Appointment with us.

Northbrook Public Library, Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Author Steve Trumpeter shows you how to make your stories stand out from the crowd to capture the attention of editors and readers alike. With even the smaller lit mags racking up thousands of submissions each season, how do we make our stories stand out from the crowd and capture the attention of editors and readers alike? In this session, writer Steve Trumpeter will explore the elements of craft that inject life and energy into our short stories and essays. We’ll discover ways to generate fresh ideas and learn to identify the elements of our writing that amplify our own unique voices. We’ll also focus on revision techniques that can transform our rough drafts into ready-to-send submissions. This seminar is for writers of all levels and will include discussion, generative prompts and opportunity for Q&A. This workshop is in partnership with StoryStudio Chicago. This program will be held virtually on Zoom.

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Join us for interactive songs and simple stories that nurture your baby's curiosity while providing a place for caregivers to share ideas and socialize. Check in at the YS desk to secure your spot. Check-in at the Youth Services Desk on the day of the program. Space is limited to the first 15 babies and their caregivers.

Northbrook Public Library, Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Meet with teachers from Oakton College for Adult Literacy classes. Regular class schedule will be Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Classes are open to both native and non-native speakers of English. Regular class schedule will be Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 12:30PM - 3:30PM. Classes begin Wednesday, July 1. Final class is Wednesday, August 26. Class will NOT meet on July 6th. If you have any additional questions or would like to volunteer and assist with the program, please call Oakton at: 847-635-1426.

Northbrook Public Library, Auditorium - First Floor

2004 | Rated R | 119 minutes | Digital | Open Captions | Click Title for Details Internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) and his crew, Team Zissou, set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, possibly nonexistent Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou’s partner during the documentary filming of their latest adventure. They are joined on their voyage by a young airline copilot (Owen Wilson), a pregnant journalist (Cate Blanchett), and Zissou’s estranged wife (Anjelica Huston). Wes Anderson has assembled an all-star cast that also includes Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Gambon, Noah Taylor, Seu Jorge, and Bud Cort for this wildly original adventure-comedy.

Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room AB - First Floor

All are welcome. Visit tables featuring community partners providing programming, assistance and information to those who have disabilities.

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Stories and activities for preschoolers. *Caregiver need not attend.

Northbrook Public Library, Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

This month's selection is Isola by Allegra Goodman. Copies of the book will be available at the Fiction & Media desk about one month before the program. This event will be held live online using Zoom. Once you have registered, please check your email the morning of the program for a link.

Northbrook Public Library, Story Corner - Second Floor

Join us for 30 minutes of music, movement and fun with Miss Katie Sings!

Northbrook Public Library, Civic Room - First Floor

Board of Trustees Meeting

Village Green - Gazebo

Meet at the gazebo in Village Green (1810 Walters Ave) for stories, rhymes, and songs. Please bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Storytime will relocate to the library in case of inclement weather. External Location: 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062. Village Green, near the Gazebo.

Northbrook Public Library, Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Instructor Olga Rudiak demonstrates yoga exercises that can be done in a chair. Northbrook library card required. Limit one registration per card. Yoga instructor Olga Rudiak leads a series of yoga sessions for improved physical strength, relaxation, and mental clarity. Exercises are done in a chair or standing - not on the floor. Registration opens on May 1 for Chair Yoga sessions in June, July & August— no yoga on August 7 .

Northbrook Public Library, Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Come play mahjong! Bring old friends, meet new ones, or challenge a teen volunteer! Independent play for kids and teens, no formal instruction.