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November Book Groups
Stories of Exile Book Discussion: In the Land of the Postscript by Chava Rosenfarb
Discover the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Did you know that a leading museum that focuses exclusively on Indigenous peoples' heritage is right in our neighborhood and is available with a free family Museum Adventure Pass?
Supernatural Books for Halloween
This month, our librarians pulled a selection of books which are perfect for Halloween (or any time!). Check out these books which are sure to bring thrills and chills:
A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
Celebrating Friends of the Library Week
October 15-21 is Friends of Libraries Week, and we're excited to celebrate the Friends of the Wilmette Public Library! The Friends are an organization that support the library through advocacy and fundraising, supporting and promoting library services and events.
Dig into Cookbooks at the Library
What Happened to Columbus Day?
In recent years, Columbus Day has become a hotly contested holiday. It’s beloved by many traditionalists, but others bemoan its links to colonialism.
Yet Columbus Day was never a simple day.
5 Reasons to Join Caldecott Club!
Youth Services librarians Sarah Jo and Eti are hosting our Caldecott Club, a program where we explore amazing picture books and choose our favorite from the entire year.
5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Freedom to Read
Between January and August 2023, The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom reported 695 attempts to censor library materials and services and documented challenges to 1,915 unique titles.
One Interesting Thing About Mother Goose
One interesting thing about Mother Goose is that she’s alive and well! Mother Goose and other nursery rhymes are still popular around the world and for good reason. They develop a child’s ear for language and that is the cornerstone of literacy.
Hispanic American Heritage Month
September is a month of new beginnings for lots of our southern neighbors. Independence Day celebrations include parades, flag ceremonies, and favorite foods like beleades, pupusas, and ceviche.
Find Your Voice: Anaya recommends Crying in H Mart
We asked our Summer Reading Club Volunteers to share their recommended reads.
Anaya recommends Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Here’s the review (heads-up for spoilers!):
Annular Solar Eclipse
October Book Groups
Classics & Contemporary Book Discussion: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
The Good Old School Calendar
The school year is revving up again—but why now? The truth is more complicated than you might think.