Glenview, Northbrook and North Shore events: April 13-19

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April 13

Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Drivers Express Unit: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Services available include: Driver's license/state ID card (renewal, replacement, correction); license plate renewal stickers; organ/tissue donor information; and voter registration with driver's license/ID renewal. Learn about fees and required documentation at ilsos.gov. No appointment required. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Women's Vision and Eye Health: 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. For ages 55 and older. Did you know that April is Women's Vision and Eye Health Month? This presentation from the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness will focus on aspects specific to women, and what they can do to protect their eyes. Games and prizes are included. Register. www.nbparks.org

Best Bicycle Trails: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Join John Lynn in a virtual tour of his favorite bicycle trails in and around Illinois, including the best bike trails in neighboring Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana. Register. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Census Records: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Find your ancestors in census records with these tips and tricks. Program presented virtually via Zoom and in person at the library. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Tinker Time — Peep Nests: 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. For children in grades two-five. Keep your Peeps safe from predators. Construct a nest and the tallest tree possible to hold your Peeps high above the ground. Are you up for the challenge? Register. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Studio for Kids — Dice Bag: 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Customize a small bag with the Embroidery machine. Great for D & D dice. For ages 9 and older. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Art for Big Feelings: 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. School, relationships and other challenges can lead to big emotions. Help organize those complex feelings and relieve stress through process-oriented art activities. For children in grades K-two. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

K-9 Reading Buddies: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children in grades K-five can read fun stories to a trained therapy dog from the K9 Reading Buddies of the North Shore. Please register each reader individually for scheduling purposes. After registration you will be assigned a 15 minute time slot. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Business After Hours: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Avidor, 650 Waukegan Road, Glenview. A monthly gathering that helps forge new business relationships and renew existing bonds, Business After Hours rotates among member businesses and provides a relaxed, casual atmosphere. This free event is an excellent opportunity to finish the business day in the company of fellow chamber members and grow your circle of contacts. Drop by. This event is open only to chamber members and prospective members. business.glenviewchamber.com

Quilting and the Underground Railroad: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. A historical, multimedia experience shows how quilts were used to signal plans, warn of dangers, indicate how transport might occur, or who might help as “friends” on the Underground Railroad. Based on her mother's book, Connie Martin tells family stories of how these quilt codes were kept and used by her ancestors. $10. www.illinoisquilters.com

Big Books: 7 p.m. Thursdays, April 13-May 18, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Discussion of “Palace Walk,” the first novel in a highly lauded trilogy by Egyptian winner of the Nobel Prize in literature Naguib Mahfouz. Holly Marihugh returns to guide the discussions. Big Books is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Glencoe Public Library. Registration is required. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Tween Lab: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Bring your friends and make new ones while crafting, gaming and snacking. This month, create sensory paint bags to play with. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Chicago's Most Wanted — From Toddling Town to Bustling Metropolis: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Chicago is a charging town, meeting challenges head on, losing big and winning bigger. From sports, to politics, to gangsters, to ghosts, Laura L. Enright presents amazing facts from her book “Chicago's Most Wanted: The Top Ten Book of Murderous Mobsters, Midway Monsters and Windy City Oddities.” Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

‘The Porch On Windy Hill': Runs April 13-May 14, at North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. A young violinist and her song collector boyfriend flee the confines of their Brooklyn apartment to the mountains of North Carolina, where Appalachian music is just the authentic inspiration they're searching for. Featuring bluegrass favorites and foot-stomping hand-clapping finest of American roots music $35-$55. (847) 673-6300 or https://northshorecenter.org.

April 14

Kidzcraft: 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, Northfield Branch, 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield. Join for a fun craft. 847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Music and Movement: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 14, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, Northfield Branch, 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield. Listen, dance, sing and share in the music. Teacher Dan from Top Note Music Academy will share music through a variety of popular songs, finger plays, bodywork and movement activities. Each class will include live music and a variety of instruments. Register each child and adult that will be in attendance. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Magic Wands Craft: 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Ages 2 and older, with an adult, let your creativity sparkle by making your very own magic wand. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Palliative Care vs Hospice Care — What's the Difference: 1 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Often we hear these two terms and are unsure of what they are and when to use them. Learn about these two programs and how they can benefit your loved ones' care. Presented by JourneyCare Hospice. Presented in partnership with the village of Glenview Senior Services and North Shore Senior Center. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Friday Film — ‘Top Gun Maverick': 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. This film follows the story of Maverick, the central character in the 1986 original film. Veteran aviator Pete “Maverick” Mitchell confronts deep fears and darkness in his past as he trains pilots for a special mission. (2022/130 minutes/PG-13). (847) 673-7774 or skokielibrary.info.

Adult Craft Class — Paper Bird House: 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Celebrate spring by making your own decorative bird house box out of paper. Materials will be provided. Registration is required and Glencoe residents will have priority if the class fills up. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Polish Storytime: 4 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Listen to stories, sing songs and have fun. This bilingual storytime will be in Polish and English. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Lego Club: 4 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Your imagination is the limit as you build with the library's bricks. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Sensory-Friendly Play Cafe: 6 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Eat pizza, build with Duplos and Legos, play in a blanket fort, and experiment with a wind tube. This program is intended for families with children with sensory-input challenges and disabilities. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Trillium Folk Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. Enjoy a folk concert with Trillium, an acoustic folk quartet with a family-friendly, eclectic repertoire (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

YMCA Adult Art Workshop — Mixed Media Collage: 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. Enjoy a Friday night out. Join for a fun evening and create a mixed media collage. Must be 16 to register. $30 for Y members; $35 for nonmembers. Register at: www.nsymca.org/form/art-workshop-sign-ups. (847) 272-7250 or www.nsymca.org.

Teen Take & Make — Bubble Tea Charm: Friday, April 14, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate National Bubble Tea Day (April 30) by making this cute bubble tea charm that can go on a keychain or backpack. For children in grades seven-12. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

April 15

Northbrook School of Dance Spring Recital: 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, April 15, at Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. All dancers will perform in both shows. Due to the number of students, families are allowed to attend one show, with a maximum of five tickets per dancer. Children 3 years of age and younger are admitted for free, however, they will not have their own seat. If a seat is needed a ticket must be purchased. www.nbparks.org

Creative Cooking Utensils: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Laser engrave wooden cooking utensils to give them that touch of personalization. Due to limited class sizes, registration for Studio classes is limited to Winnetka-Northfield Library District cardholders until the week of the event. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Little Play Cafe: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Join your librarians for a short storytime, followed by free play for the little ones and coffee for the grown-ups. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Digital Rebates & Couponing: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. This workshop will review the basic strategies of rebating with various sites including Rakuten, Dosh and Honey. Some internet experience is recommended. Register. (847) 663-1234 or www.nileslibrary.org.

Little Miss Ann Family Concert: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Sing, clap, jump and dance at this upbeat, interactive folk rock concert with Little Miss Ann. Tickets required. Arrive 20 minutes early for your program ticket. Preference given to Glenview Public Library cardholders. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Dungeons & Dragons: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Welcoming experienced and new players alike. Play Dungeons and Dragons 5E. Open to grades seven-12. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Graphic Portrait Workshop: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. Portrait artist Piotr Antonow will provide a step-by-step demonstration to create a vibrant image of a human face. No prior experience required. Supplies provided. Register. (847) 663-1234 or www.nileslibrary.org.

Secret Gift Workshop: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. In honor of Earth Month, make and wrap gifts the environmentally friendly way, with upcycled materials. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

‘I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake': 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. For grades two-six. The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 lasted less than a minute but destroyed over 80% of the city. Can you build a structure that can withstand an earthquake? Test your engineering skill to see if you can survive the destruction. Registration required. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Book Club — Video Game Remix: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children in grades five-eight read a book from the Aliens, Aliens, and more Aliens! book list and swap strange stories with each other then play a goofy video game: Superola Champion Edition. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Unsinkable Molly Brown — Heroine of the Titanic: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Actress and historian Lynn Rymarz tells the story of the life and times of the adventurous and daring Molly Brown. Discover her fighting spirit in helping other survivors who lost everything when the Titanic sank. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Parents' Night Out: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Calling all parents! Ready for your long-awaited date night? Now's your chance. Children ages 2-11 welcome. While you are out, your children will be engaged in a night of age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities. Food and snacks will be provided. TPAC members $35 first child, $25 each additional child from the same household; nonmembers: $40 first child, $30 each additional child from the same household. Space is limited. www.nbparks.org

Paul Reiser: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser takes the stage. $38-$56. (847) 673-6300 or https://northshorecenter.org/event/paul-reiser.

April 16

Together We Tri Indoor Triathlon: 6 a.m. Sunday, April 16, at Glenview Park Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. Join for the Together We Tri Indoor Triathlon. All ability levels welcome. Multiple start times. 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike, 15 minute run. $40-$100. Register. (216) 832-6880 or www.togetherwetri.com.

Warhammer Alliance: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Attention brothers and sisters of the Imperium, the emperor needs you. Sign up for Warhammer Alliance and join your fellow tabletop gaming enthusiasts in crafting, painting and playing everything Warhammer. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Glencoe Council for Inclusion and Community: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Representatives from the Glencoe Council for Inclusion and Community will be available the second Sunday of each month in the library's Johnson Room for informal conversations about Glencoe as a welcoming and inclusive community. Stop by. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

“Racism in 1920s Glencoe”: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. “Racism in 1920s Glencoe” will seek to answer a question that has permeated many current programs on community diversity: Why aren't there more Black people living in Glencoe today? The program will explain the use of restrictive covenants, eminent domain and redlining in Glencoe in the 1920s-30s and the overall effect these practices had on what had been a growing Black population. Presented in partnership with the Glencoe Historical Society. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Sunday Music Series — Eli Winter: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Join Eli Winter, a self-taught guitarist and native Houstonian, praised as a “generational talent” for an afternoon of instrumental guitar music. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Let's Learn Together Family Workshop: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Get curious about why race matters in our society. This workshop is designed to give families the language and building blocks to talk about race and racism, fairness, equity and justice. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Yom Hashoah Commemoration — ‘Voices of Children': 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. The Illinois Holocaust Museum, Sheerit Hapleitah of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Chicago, and CJE SeniorLife Holocaust Community Services present “Voices of Children,” a collection of songs performed by Campanella Children's Choir. The program will feature excerpts from memoirs of local Holocaust survivors that highlight what their lives were like as children. The commemoration will also include a candle-lighting ceremony and memorial prayers led by North Suburban Synagogue Beth El's Hazzan Jacob Sandler. Doors open for the on-site program at 2 p.m. The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are free; reservations are required. https://ihm.ec/yomhashoah2023.

Lakeshore Rush Trio: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Performing in the first floor auditorium, you'll be delighted by this extraordinary trio of musicians' renditions of the works of Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Rachmanioff, and more. Registration required. (847) 272-6224 or www.northbrook.info/events.

Hot Tuna — Acoustic: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. For more than four decades, Hot Tuna has played, toured, and recorded some of the best and most memorable acoustic and electric music ever. $58- $78. (847) 673-6300 or https://northshorecenter.org/event/hot-tuna-acoustic.

April 17

Barry Bradford Presents Bob Newhart: 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. For ages 55 and older. Widely regarded as the nicest man in show business, Bob Newhart has made Americans laugh since 1960. The inspiring and hilarious story of the mild-mannered bookkeeper turned comedian will have you smiling from beginning to end. Join at the Northbrook Senior Center for Barry's fun and engaging presentation. Register. www.nbparks.org

Tech Help: 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email and more. Help is first-come, first-served and limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Little Bookworms Book Club: 4 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Children in grades one-two build reading and comprehension skills with friends. Read a short book together, talk about it and do a book-connected activity. No reading assignments, no homework, just fun. Register. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Earth Day Storytime & Craft: 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children of all ages, with an adult, enjoy a story and craft about planet Earth and the beauty all around us. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Adult Craft Class — Paper Bird House: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Celebrate spring by making your own decorative paper bird house. Materials will be provided. Registration is required and Glencoe residents will have priority if the class fills up. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Tiny Adorable Paper Umbrellas: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate April showers by making your own small but sturdy umbrellas. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Library Board Meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Conquer College Planning: 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. College is one of the largest purchases families make, and the process is more complex than ever. This session with Heidi King of College Inside Track will help you with a strategic college search Register. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

An Introduction to Performance Art: Virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, through the Wilmette Public Library. Artist and Evanston Art Center faculty member, Azadeh Hussaini, will discuss the history of performance art as well as works of some of the most influential performance artists. Register. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

April 18

Wilmette/Kenilworth Board of Directors Meeting: 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at properties, 30 Green Bay Road, Wilmette. Meeting of the board of directors. chambermaster.wilmettekenilworth.com.

Financial Planning Appointments: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Do you have questions about how to invest, budget or safeguard your finances? Schedule a free one-hour consultation with a Certified Financial Planner. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Smile & Rhyme at Heinen's: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Heinen's Grocery Store, 1020 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Children ages 2 and older with an adult, can join for stories, songs and rhymes in the Café, then stay for a snack and to chat. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

SCORE Counseling Appointments: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. SCORE North Cook and Lake counties provides mentoring to local small business owners and entrepreneurs. Meet virtually with a mentor. Current and potential entrepreneurs can benefit from the experience of retired volunteer executives to develop business plans and grow businesses. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Dungeons and Dragons: 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. A darkness spreads through Ravenloft causing its people to suffer. Join other brave adventurers to fight back evil and complete quests. Rise through the Guild ranks to obtain great power and treasure. Ages 13 and older. Register. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Tinker Time: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children, in grades one-three, explore their inner maker through hands-on STEAM activities. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Heartsaver CPR: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Fire Department Headquarters Station 26, 1304 Lake Ave., Wilmette. The village of Wilmette CPR/AED certification program teaches residents how to effectively deliver CPR and how to correctly use an AED in accordance with current American Heart Association guidelines using the American Heart Association Heartsaver instructional course. Course is taught by Wilmette firefighters certified by the American Heart Association. The cost is $25; fee is payable by cash or check at the beginning of the class. Classes are for Wilmette residents or individuals employed within the village of Wilmette. To register, contact the fire department between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at least five business days prior to the class date. www.wilmette.com

Game On! Board Game Night for Adults: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Whether you're a veteran or new to the hobby, the library has a game for you. Play one of the library's games or bring your own to teach. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Stories and Structures — Winnetka's Architectural Treasures: Virtually at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Interested in learning about some of Winnetka's architectural treasures and hearing stories about the people who lived and worked in them? Join the Winnetka Historical Society for a virtual presentation that will take you on a tour through several of Winnetka's unique structures. Register. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Shopping, Saving, & Storing — Making the Most of Your Food & Funds: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. This class covers how to buy the best produce, how to store your food properly, how to lower your grocery bills, and where to find help if you need it. Register. (847) 663-1234 or www.nileslibrary.org.

April 19

Business for Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Wilmette. Join the Wilmette-Kenilworth Chamber along with the Winnetka/Northfield/Glencoe Chamber for a hot breakfast and presentation, followed by networking with fellow chamber members and guests. $15. chambermaster.wilmettekenilworth.com , (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Sensory Shenanigans: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for an hour of interactive free play. Activities in this program will foster fine and gross motor skills, and concepts through play. This program is sure to be a little messy, so wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Ages 0-4 with a caregiver. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Preschool Nature Storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Let's explore. Children, ages 3-5 with an adult, celebrate nature through stories, songs and hands-on activities. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Pollinator Seed Bombs: 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Make pollinator-friendly “seed bombs” to help spread beneficial wildflowers. Due to limited class sizes, registration for Studio classes is limited to Winnetka-Northfield Library District cardholders until the week of the event. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Hands-Only CPR: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. For ages 55 and older. Ted Aquino, firefighter paramedic, Northbrook Fire Department presents. Learn and practice the proper technique when giving chest compressions to help save a life. Register. www.nbparks.org

Talking Pictures with Susan Benjamin: Virtually at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, through the Glencoe Public Library. Discussion of “She Said.” Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped propel the #MeToo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and altered American culture forever. Register. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Digitizing and Archiving Family Photos: Virtually at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Do you have tubs of old family pictures sitting in your basement, or slides that mom and dad took to document your childhood? Learn how to easily digitize photos and slides and share them with your family. Register. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Art Explorers: 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Come make a beautiful painting. We have a variety of art supplies to let your creative side shine. For ages 5 and older. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

STEAM Lab: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Investigate the world of birds and weave paper and twine to build your own bird nest. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Career Counseling Appointments: Virtually at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, through the Glenview Public Library. Consult in-person with a career expert for resume help, LinkedIn profile review and job search strategies for any stage of your career. Appointments are offered in person on the first Friday of the month or via Zoom/by phone on the third Wednesday of the month. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Library Board of Trustees: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Vincent Van Gogh — His Life and Works: Virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, through the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. Follow the life of Vincent Van Gogh by virtually visiting different places where he lived, as well as exploring his famous and not-so-famous artwork. Travel across Holland and France, see some picturesque sights and then discover how they influenced his paintings and what makes these paintings special. Presented by art historian Olga Cardamone. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Small Business Mentoring with SCORE: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. SCORE North Cook & Lake counties provides mentoring to local small-business owners and entrepreneurs. Current and potential entrepreneurs can benefit from the experience of retired volunteer executives to develop business plans and grow businesses. Register for a one-hour appointment by contacting SCORE volunteer Rick Rubenstein at rick.rubenstein@scorevolunteer.org. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Graphic Novel Book Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Love graphic novels? Discuss this month's selection, “The Dragonet Prophecy: The Graphic Novel,” by Tui T. Sutherland and Mike Holmes, and make your own comic book art. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

One Book Everyone Reads Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. Join to discuss the 2023 One Book, Everyone Reads title, “Now Is Not the Time to Panic,” by Kevin Wilson (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Let's Play Chess: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Learn fundamentals and strategy with volunteer chess instructor Steve Levenson. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Plan for Nature in Glenview: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Glenview's Plan for Nature has increased habitat through use of native plantings and naturalized open space over the past 15 years. Join to consider and discuss the numerous ways we all can contribute to improving our local environment. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Ongoing

Kids & Students Visit Illinois Holocaust Museum Free: Museum hours through April 16, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is excited to offer free admission to kids and students during spring break. Tickets can be reserved line prior to visiting at https://ihm.ec/springbreak. (847) 967-4835 or ihm.ec.

‘Once': Runs through April 16, at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. This 2012 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical is based on the 2007 Irish musical film and features gorgeous songs like the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly.” Performed by an accomplished cast of actors playing their own instruments on the intimate Nichols Theatre stage, this will be a “Once” like you've never seen it before. www.writerstheatre.org

Neil Simon's ‘Rumors': 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through April 23; and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. A dinner party goes hilariously wrong when the host and hostess disappear after one seems to have shot the other. From the master of American comedy, Neil Simon. $34-$38. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheatre.org.

Special Exhibition — ‘The Negro Motorist Green Book': Museum hours through April 23, at Illinois Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. “The Negro Motorist Green Book” highlights the history of “The Green Book,” the annual guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green, that provided African American travelers with information on restaurants, gas stations, department stores and other businesses that welcomed Black travelers during the Jim Crow era. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, “Green Book” offers an immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in midcentury America, and how the guide served as an indispensable resource for the nation's rising African American middle class. For information, (847) 967-4835 or ihm.ec.

‘The Revolutionists': Runs through April 30, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Imagine if four badass, very real women, who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror had met and exchanged ideas before losing their heads? What if former queen Marie Antoinette, playwright Olympe De Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle, uncensored and full of ideas, grappled together with how to change the world? Oh ... and it's a comedy. By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Elizabeth Mazur Levin. $30-$45. oillamptheater.org.

Glenbrook South Class of 1973 50-year Reunion: The Glenbrook South Class of 1973 will hold its 50-year reunion the weekend of Sept. 30, 2023. The Class Reunion Committee has planned several events around Glenview beginning Friday, Sept 29, and extending through Sunday, Oct. 1. Members of the class interested in learning more should contact David Telleen-Lawton at dtl@alumni.stanford.edu.

Babytime: 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. Thursdays, April 13, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette. A bonding experience for caregivers and babies up to 24 months with songs, cuddles and bounces. (847) 256-5025 or wilmette.libnet.info (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Family Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Singing, dancing, stories and bubbles for ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available morning of event, at the Youth Services Desk, on a first-come, first-served basis. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Family Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Stories, songs, and fun with the Youth Services Librarians. Drop in. No storytime on April 13. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Baby Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview. Free. Rhymes, songs, and fun for ages through 23 months with an adult. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for singing, dancing and stories for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available morning of event, on a first-come, first-served basis. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Family Storytime: 5:45 p.m. Thursdays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Stories, songs and fun with the Youth Services librarians. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Time for Twos: 9:30 a.m. Fridays, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. For children, ages 2-3 with caregiver. Join for stories and creative activities connected to that week's stories. This class is aimed at children who have not yet entered 3-year-old preschool.www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Little Dabblers: 9:30 a.m. Fridays, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Drop by for messy fun and explore art, science and your senses. For ages 2 and older with caregiver. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Baby Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Rhymes, songs, and fun for children, through 23 months with an adult. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Drop-In Free Play: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Little ones can drop in to explore and play with a different selection of toys and manipulatives each week. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Time for Twos: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. Join for stories and creative activities connected to that week's stories. This class is aimed at children who have not yet entered 3-year-old preschool. Register. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Family Storytime: 10 a.m. Mondays, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, Northfield Branch, 1785 Orchard Lane, Northfield. Singing, dancing, stories, and bubbles. Tickets for storytime will be available the morning of event, at the Youth Services desk, on a first-come, first-served basis. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Monday Movers: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. For children of all ages with an adult. Wear your dancing shoes and join the Youth Services librarians as they twirl into the week. Drop in. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Baby Time: 11:30 a.m. Mondays, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Babies birth — 14 months with caregiver. Build early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, bounces, and books while enjoying the company of other babies and caregivers. or glencoepubliclibrary.evanced.info www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Baby Time: Stay and Play: Noon Mondays at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave, Glencoe. Babies 0-14 months with caregiver. After attending Baby Time, stay and play for a while. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Family Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 18, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Singing, dancing, stories and bubbles for ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available day of event, at the Youth Services desk, on a first-come, first-served basis. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Family Storytime: 9:30 and 10 a.m. Tuesdays, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Toddler Storytimes: 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Shake your sillies out at this fun, interactive storytime for children, ages 2-3, with an adult. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Move and Play: 10 a.m. Tuesdays through April 18, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for 30 minutes of music, movement, and a story for kids, ages 5 and younger, with their caregivers. Optional stay and play until 11 a.m. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Tales for Tots: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. All ages with caregiver. Join for books, songs, and more to build early literacy skills, then stick around after stories to play and socialize. Stories: 10:30-11 a.m.; play: 11-11:30 a.m. Drop in; space may be limited by room capacity. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.

Big Kid Storytime: 4 p.m. Tuesdays, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Stories and songs for ages 4 and older. (847) 256-5025 or www.wilmettelibrary.info.

Lapsit Storytime: 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Children through 12 month with an adult, share rhymes, bounces, and tickles. Register. (847) 729-7500 or www.glenviewpl.org.

Family Storytime: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Singing, dancing and stories for ages 0-5 with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available the day of event, at the Youth Services desk, on a first-come, first-served basis. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.

Baby Storytime: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, at Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. Join for a storytime focused on early literacy, complete with stories, songs, baby bouncing and movement exercises for babies through 18 months with parent/caregiver. Tickets for storytime will be available day of event, on a first-come, first-served basis. (847) 446-7220 or www.winnetkalibrary.org.