Tricks & Treats Night*
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children ages 0-13. Make a spooky Halloween craft or treat. Limit 25.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will only be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Family Zumba*
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children ages 0-13. A fun and energizing workout for your family. Limit 25.

Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will only be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Parking Lot, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Join us in the library parking lot for a Trunk or Treat to celebrate Halloween. Want to hand out candy from your vehicle? Contact Youth Services: 708-562-2301×6.

Dia de los Muertos Lotería / Day of the Dead Lotería
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
¡Juega una versión especial de Lotería con toda la familia y compite para ganar grandes premios!
Play a special version of Lotería with the whole family and compete for fun prizes!

3D Printed Board Games
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Makerspace – 2nd Floor, 231 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, 60614, United States
You can print entire board games on a 3D printer, and we’ll be demonstrating some examples.

Letters to Santa
2025-11-11 | Youth Services Department
Write a letter to Santa and drop it off at the mailbox in the Youth Services Department to send it to the north pole!
Don’t forget to include your address so Santa can write you back!
The Mailbox will be available from November 11- December 12.

Disney's Dinosaur Movie
2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children ages 0-13. Enjoy a fun movie with snacks. Limit 50.

Tweet Treats*
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children ages 0-13. Learn about local birds and how to help them thrive during winter by creating a delicious bird feeder. Limit 20.

Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will only be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Cookie Decorating
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
All ages. Decorate some holiday cookies! Limit 20.

Holiday Family Photos
2025-12-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Take family photos with a holiday background to use on cards or to share with friends and family. Secure your time slot by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

Christmas Cookie Bar
2025-12-09 15:00 - 21:00 | Lobby, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
An assortment of Christmas cookies will be available in the lobby courtesy of library staff.

Festive Bites: Holiday Foods
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Create a variety of delicious, bite-sized treats that are ideal for any seasonal celebration.

Gingerbread House Decoration*
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
All Ages. Come in and decorate a pre-built gingerbread house with all of your favorite frostings and candies. One gingerbread house per family(child must be present). Supplies will be provided. Limited 40.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will only be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Family Zumba*
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children under 13 years old. A fun and energizing workout for you and your family.
Tuesdays, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 4/7, 4/21. 6-7 p.m. Limit 25.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Game Day Snacks
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Prepare a variety of tasty, easy-to-make snacks perfect for game day gatherings.

Northlake Library @ We Rock the Spectrum
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | IL
Join us for a special storytime and playtime at We Rock the Spectrum, 10123 Grand Ave in Franklin Park. Limit 15.
Thursdays, February 19 & March 19

Spring Seed Exchange
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | IL
Bring in your own seeds to share or pick some up for your spring garden. While supplies last.

Leprechaun Traps*
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children under 13 years old. Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day with a reading of “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” then build your own crafty trap to try and catch one!
Thursday, Mar. 12, 6-7 p.m. Limit 20.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Easter Bunny Photos
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Call the Youth Services Department to reserve a time slot to take photos with the Easter Bunny. 708-562-2301 x6
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Dia de los Niños
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Youth Services Department
Join us in the Children’s Department to celebrate Children’s Book Day. We will have goodie bags, pan dulce, free books provided by the Kiwanis Club, and a performance by Pocket Circus!
Saturday, Apr. 25, 1-3 p.m.
No registration required.

Planting Day
2026-05-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Youth Services Department
Help us get our library garden started for the summer. All are welcome.
Monday, May 11, 10 a.m. Limit 15.
