Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District Email Format
LibrariesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District is a local library system serving the communities of Winnetka and Northfield in Illinois. Based in Winnetka, it operates two libraries—the Winnetka Library and the Northfield Branch Library—through which residents can borrow books, magazines, and movies and obtain digital downloads with a district library card. The district provides reliable information, educational and entertainment programming for people of all ages, and maintains welcoming spaces for the community. Founded in 1884 as the Winnetka Public Library, the institution became a separate governmental unit in 1974 to extend its tax-supported service to Northfield, with Kenilworth residents served under a contractual arrangement since 1984. The organization maintains a relatively small staff to operate its two locations within the library sector. In September 2023, the district expanded its community engagement through a partnership with The Book Stall for an in-store event with acclaimed journalist and author Mark Guarino.