Summer Reading: Chirp and We Are Family
Chirp, by Kate Messner
Wilmette Public Library
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Chirp, by Kate Messner
July is Disability Pride Month, to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Here are some great books that highlight voices from the disability community.
July 20th is National Moon Day to celebrate the historic American moon landing of 1969.
July 20th is International Chess Day! Brush up on your chess skills and try them out at our next all ages Chess Club (register here).
To Learn & Improve:
Looking for something to read to complete your summer reading? Here are some staff recommendations.
Jill recommends:
July is National Grilling Month! Up your grilling game with help from the library.
July 6th is International Kissing Day! Get your smooch on* with one of these new 2022 romance releases:
Today is National Eat Beans Day! Celebrate this fantastic source of nutrients by cooking up some beans today.
These Violent Delights, by Chloe Gong
The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
I loved The Hunger Games. It was pretty gory, even for a book though. It was definitely a page-turner. I couldn’t put it down!
--submitted by Harriet O.
June is Pride and Audiobook Appreciation Month so before we say goodbye to June, here are some great audiobook memoirs & essays by LGBTQ+ authors:
This spring, library leadership began a strategic planning process to help guide the library for the next three to five years. At the end of April, we surveyed the community to learn how you use the library and what you’d like to see from the library, and our community, in the future.
Join us for these upcoming book discussions at Wilmette Public Library.
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby Wednesday, August 17th, 7:00pm
June 21st is the International Day of Yoga. Here are some books and videos to check out from the library: