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Greetings!
In celebration of National Library Week, we're giving away One Book Two Villages cookies at both libraries (April 12-18). Three Tarts created the book-shaped cookies, frosted with our One Book logo.
Speaking of One Book Two Villages, Mary Ann Rodman, the author of our youth book Yankee Girl, will be visiting us May 4-6. During her visit, we're hosting a variety of great events, including a Meet the Author luncheon at Corner Cooks, a writing workshop for kids, and a parent/child book discussion with Mary Ann Rodman. For details, please visit www.onebooktwovillages.org. |
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Chef's Night Out
7 p.m. · Mondays, April 5, 12, & 19 · Northfield Branch 
Each week, local chefs will visit the library to discuss their experiences in cooking school and in a professional kitchen. On April 5, Chef Andrew Novak of Tapas Gitana will talk about cooking with a Spanish influence. Then, on April 12, join Chef Kim Smith of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory for a chocolate-infused talk. Finally, chefs Carlos and Debbie Nieto will talk about their experiences opening Happ Inn on April 19. After each presentation, there will be plenty of time for questions and tasty samples. Registration is required; space is limited. To register, call (847) 446-5990. More
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Dine & Discuss: Mrs. Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway
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12-2 p.m. · Friday, April 9 · Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut Street, Winnetka
Claudia Traudt, professor at the University of Chicago Graham School, will discuss Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, a vivid telling of a day in the life of one woman and the feelings that loom behind those daily events.
Tickets are $25 and registration is required. To register, call Corner Cooks at (847) 441-0134 or send an email with your name and phone number to betsy@cornercooks.com. More
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KH Kim Multicultural Arts Day
10:30 a.m. · Saturday,April 10 · Winnetka Main Library · All Ages
Learn how martial arts focuses on physical fitness, character development and self defense -- rather than fighting. During the morning, instructors from KH Kim Tae Kwon Do will showcase the multicultural view of Tae Kwon Do, its discipline, a demonstration, and audience participation. More |
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Dine & Discuss: Perspectives on Happiness 
12-2 p.m. · Friday, April 16 · Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut Street, Winnetka
What is happiness? Throughout history, classical philoshopers from Aristotle to Plato, Nietzsche to Freud, have debated the meaning of happiness. Ray Ciacci, a professor and director at the University of Chicago Graham School, will examine the classical perspectives of happiness over lunch at Corner Cooks. Ray is an expert in a variety of subjects, ranging from Homer and the Bible to contemporary writers. He is a frequent lecturer for the Wagner Society, Jane Austen Society, University Club, and Chicago Opera Theatre.
Tickets are $25 and registration is required. To register, call Corner Cooks at (847) 441-0134 or send an email with your name and phone number to betsy@cornercooks.com. More
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From children's storytimes to art lectures and book discussions, there's always something new at the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District. Discover it all...at your library!
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Erin Maassen
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Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District |
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