A recent study on hospitalized kids showed that poetry can be therapeutic, even in serious situations. Research vetted by the American Academy of Pediatrics showed that reading or having poetry read to you can offer significant relief from sadness, anger, worry, and fatigue.

In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day as a means to affirm and promote the realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people.

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, which celebrates transgender identities while also drawing attention to the discrimination transgender people face. Here are just a few recent books that address gender diversity or feature transgender characters.

Visiting Wilmette Public Library's summer reading booth is a time honored tradition that goes back decades.

Celebrate Women's History Month with novels inspired by true events and the lives of real women from American history.

Are you looking for your next read? Check out this booklist curated by your library community! To take part in future collaborative booklists, give us a follow on Instagram. 

Every Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History selects a theme for the year that aims to highlight a specific aspect of the Black experience and promote further learning about its historical significance.

It may be freezing outside, but curling up with one of these teen romance novels will keep you cozy. Here are our top ten favorite tropes found in love stories.

Our latest Between the Lines event encouraged meaningful dialogue about human differences.

There's no questioning the importance of reflecting on Black history, not just in February, but in every month of the year. But just as important is uplifting Black traditions, culture, and community as they exist in America today.

February is Black History Month and we're excited to share some new releases by Black authors that you can find in Wilmette Public Library's collection.

Want to try a crafty hobby in the new year? Check out our online resource, Creativebug! You'll find video instruction on arts & crafts of all kinds, from cozy crochet to screen printing.

Experience the thrills and chills of the winter season while staying warm and cozy inside by reading a wintry book from your favorite genre. Did you read a book from this list or elsewhere that you loved?

For the first time, the Youth Services department, led by school engagement librarian Eti Berland, coordinated and hosted Winter Reading Club school visits before and at the beginning of the launch of our Winter Reading Club program, for more than 2,000 students and teachers.